Paul Griffin vs. Zion Williamson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Zion Williamson 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
Zion Williamson: 2019-20 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Paul Griffin 0 Zion Williamson 0

NBA Seasons Paul Griffin 7 Zion Williamson 6

Playoffs Played Paul Griffin 2 Zion Williamson 0

All-Star Games Paul Griffin 0 Zion Williamson 2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Paul Griffin 5.1 Zion Williamson 24.7

Rebounds Per Game Paul Griffin 5.5 Zion Williamson 6.6

Assists Per Game Paul Griffin 2.3 Zion Williamson 4.3

Steals Per Game Paul Griffin 0.8 Zion Williamson 1.1

Blocks Per Game Paul Griffin 0.5 Zion Williamson 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Paul Griffin 2,443 Zion Williamson 5,333

Total Rebounds Paul Griffin 2,650 Zion Williamson 1,434

Total Assists Paul Griffin 1,116 Zion Williamson 932

Total Steals Paul Griffin 403 Zion Williamson 227

Total Blocks Paul Griffin 248 Zion Williamson 138

Total Games Paul Griffin 480 Zion Williamson 216

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Paul Griffin .505 Zion Williamson .587

3-Point Percentage Paul Griffin - * Zion Williamson .327

Free Throw Percentage Paul Griffin .692 Zion Williamson .689

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Paul Griffin 6.3 (1980) Zion Williamson 27.0 (2026)

Rebounds Per Game Paul Griffin 6.2 (1978) Zion Williamson 9.5 (2026)

Assists Per Game Paul Griffin 3.0 (1980) Zion Williamson 6.0 (2026)

Steals Per Game Paul Griffin 1.1 (1978) Zion Williamson 4.0 (2026)

Blocks Per Game Paul Griffin 0.6 (1980) Zion Williamson 0.9 (2025)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Paul Griffin 5.7 Zion Williamson -

Rebounds Per Game Paul Griffin 5.5 Zion Williamson -

Assists Per Game Paul Griffin 3.5 Zion Williamson -

Steals Per Game Paul Griffin 0.6 Zion Williamson -

Blocks Per Game Paul Griffin 0.6 Zion Williamson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Paul Griffin 57 Zion Williamson -

Total Rebounds Paul Griffin 55 Zion Williamson -

Total Assists Paul Griffin 35 Zion Williamson -

Total Steals Paul Griffin 6 Zion Williamson -

Total Blocks Paul Griffin 6 Zion Williamson -

Total Games Paul Griffin 10 Zion Williamson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Paul Griffin .553 Zion Williamson -

3-Point Percentage Paul Griffin - * Zion Williamson -

Free Throw Percentage Paul Griffin .577 Zion Williamson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Paul Griffin 6.7 (1980) Zion Williamson -

Rebounds Per Game Paul Griffin 5.7 (1981) Zion Williamson -

Assists Per Game Paul Griffin 4.1 (1981) Zion Williamson -

Steals Per Game Paul Griffin 0.9 (1981) Zion Williamson -

Blocks Per Game Paul Griffin 0.7 (1981) Zion Williamson -

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