Paul Griffin vs. Ben Simmons Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ben Simmons and Paul Griffin 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2025-26
Paul Griffin:
1976-77 to 1982-83
Ben Simmons:
2017-18 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

Paul Griffin0
Ben Simmons0
Paul Griffin7
Ben Simmons7
Paul Griffin2
Ben Simmons4
Paul Griffin0
Ben Simmons3

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Paul Griffin0
Ben Simmons1
Paul Griffin0
Ben Simmons2
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Paul Griffin0
Ben Simmons2
Paul Griffin0
Ben Simmons1
Paul Griffin0
Ben Simmons1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Paul Griffin 5.1
Ben Simmons 13.1

Paul Griffin 5.5
Ben Simmons 7.4

Paul Griffin 2.3
Ben Simmons 7.2

Paul Griffin 0.8
Ben Simmons 1.5

Paul Griffin 0.5
Ben Simmons 0.7

Totals Stats

Paul Griffin 2,443
Ben Simmons 5,021

Paul Griffin 2,650
Ben Simmons 2,840

Paul Griffin 1,116
Ben Simmons 2,754

Paul Griffin 403
Ben Simmons 568

Paul Griffin 248
Ben Simmons 255

Paul Griffin 480
Ben Simmons 383

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Paul Griffin .505
Ben Simmons .558

3-Point Percentage
Paul Griffin -
*
Ben Simmons .139

Free Throw Percentage
Paul Griffin .692
Ben Simmons .592

Best Season (no game minimum)

Paul Griffin 6.3
(1980)
Ben Simmons 16.9
(2019)

Paul Griffin 6.2
(1978)
Ben Simmons 8.8
(2019)

Paul Griffin 3.0
(1980)
Ben Simmons 8.2
(2018)

Paul Griffin 1.1
(1978)
Ben Simmons 2.1
(2020)

Paul Griffin 0.6
(1980)
Ben Simmons 0.9
(2018)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Paul Griffin 5.7
Ben Simmons 12.2

Paul Griffin 5.5
Ben Simmons 7.2

Paul Griffin 3.5
Ben Simmons 6.6

Paul Griffin 0.6
Ben Simmons 1.2

Paul Griffin 0.6
Ben Simmons 0.9

Totals Stats

Paul Griffin 57
Ben Simmons 477

Paul Griffin 55
Ben Simmons 280

Paul Griffin 35
Ben Simmons 259

Paul Griffin 6
Ben Simmons 48

Paul Griffin 6
Ben Simmons 34

Paul Griffin 10
Ben Simmons 39

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Paul Griffin .553
Ben Simmons .567

3-Point Percentage
Paul Griffin -
*
Ben Simmons .000

Free Throw Percentage
Paul Griffin .577
Ben Simmons .520

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Paul Griffin 6.7
(1980)
Ben Simmons 16.3
(2018)

Paul Griffin 5.7
(1981)
Ben Simmons 9.4
(2018)

Paul Griffin 4.1
(1981)
Ben Simmons 8.8
(2021)

Paul Griffin 0.9
(1981)
Ben Simmons 1.7
(2018)

Paul Griffin 0.7
(1981)
Ben Simmons 1.0
(2019)

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