Paul George vs. John Shumate Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Shumate and Paul George that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

Paul George

vs.

John Shumate

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Paul George: 2010-11 to 2023-24
John Shumate: 1975-76 to 1980-81

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Paul George 0 John Shumate 0

NBA Seasons Paul George 14 John Shumate 5

Playoffs Played Paul George 11 John Shumate 2

All-Star Games Paul George 9 John Shumate 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Paul George 1 John Shumate 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Paul George 6 John Shumate 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Paul George 2 John Shumate 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Paul George 4 John Shumate 0

Steals Leader Paul George 1 John Shumate 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Paul George 20.8 John Shumate 12.3

Rebounds Per Game Paul George 6.3 John Shumate 7.5

Assists Per Game Paul George 3.7 John Shumate 1.8

Steals Per Game Paul George 1.7 John Shumate 1.0

Blocks Per Game Paul George 0.4 John Shumate 0.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Paul George 18,032 John Shumate 3,920

Total Rebounds Paul George 5,465 John Shumate 2,388

Total Assists Paul George 3,191 John Shumate 574

Total Steals Paul George 1,464 John Shumate 323

Total Blocks Paul George 381 John Shumate 224

Total Games Paul George 867 John Shumate 318

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Paul George .440 John Shumate .516

3-Point Percentage Paul George .385 John Shumate .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Paul George .854 John Shumate .720

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Paul George 28.0 (2019) John Shumate 15.1 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Paul George 8.2 (2019) John Shumate 9.5 (1977)

Assists Per Game Paul George 5.7 (2022) John Shumate 2.3 (1978)

Steals Per Game Paul George 2.2 (2019) John Shumate 1.2 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Paul George 0.6 (2013) John Shumate 1.1 (1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Paul George 21.2 John Shumate 12.3

Rebounds Per Game Paul George 7.4 John Shumate 7.5

Assists Per Game Paul George 4.1 John Shumate 2.5

Steals Per Game Paul George 1.5 John Shumate 1.1

Blocks Per Game Paul George 0.5 John Shumate 1.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Paul George 2,350 John Shumate 148

Total Rebounds Paul George 826 John Shumate 90

Total Assists Paul George 456 John Shumate 30

Total Steals Paul George 167 John Shumate 13

Total Blocks Paul George 60 John Shumate 17

Total Games Paul George 111 John Shumate 12

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Paul George .423 John Shumate .563

3-Point Percentage Paul George .350 John Shumate - *

Free Throw Percentage Paul George .827 John Shumate .537

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Paul George 28.6 (2019) John Shumate 14.1 (1976)

Rebounds Per Game Paul George 9.6 (2021) John Shumate 8.6 (1976)

Assists Per Game Paul George 7.3 (2017) John Shumate 2.8 (1976)

Steals Per Game Paul George 2.2 (2014) John Shumate 1.3 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Paul George 2.0 (2011) John Shumate 1.4 (1976)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.