Richard Hamilton vs. Lonnie Shelton Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lonnie Shelton and Richard Hamilton 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
Richard Hamilton: 1999-00 to 2012-13
Lonnie Shelton: 1976-77 to 1985-86

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Richard Hamilton 1 Lonnie Shelton 1

NBA Seasons Richard Hamilton 14 Lonnie Shelton 10

Playoffs Played Richard Hamilton 9 Lonnie Shelton 6

All-Star Games Richard Hamilton 3 Lonnie Shelton 1

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Richard Hamilton 0 Lonnie Shelton 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Hamilton 17.1 Lonnie Shelton 12.0

Rebounds Per Game Richard Hamilton 3.1 Lonnie Shelton 6.1

Assists Per Game Richard Hamilton 3.4 Lonnie Shelton 2.2

Steals Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.8 Lonnie Shelton 1.1

Blocks Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.1 Lonnie Shelton 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Hamilton 15,708 Lonnie Shelton 8,049

Total Rebounds Richard Hamilton 2,852 Lonnie Shelton 4,136

Total Assists Richard Hamilton 3,125 Lonnie Shelton 1,459

Total Steals Richard Hamilton 714 Lonnie Shelton 739

Total Blocks Richard Hamilton 131 Lonnie Shelton 559

Total Games Richard Hamilton 921 Lonnie Shelton 673

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Hamilton .449 Lonnie Shelton .492

3-Point Percentage Richard Hamilton .346 Lonnie Shelton .097 *

Free Throw Percentage Richard Hamilton .852 Lonnie Shelton .738

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Hamilton 20.1 (2006) Lonnie Shelton 14.9 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Richard Hamilton 3.9 (2005) Lonnie Shelton 7.7 (1977)

Assists Per Game Richard Hamilton 4.9 (2005) Lonnie Shelton 3.1 (1982)

Steals Per Game Richard Hamilton 1.3 (2004) Lonnie Shelton 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.2 (2002) Lonnie Shelton 1.4 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Hamilton 19.8 Lonnie Shelton 12.0

Rebounds Per Game Richard Hamilton 3.9 Lonnie Shelton 7.9

Assists Per Game Richard Hamilton 3.6 Lonnie Shelton 1.9

Steals Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.9 Lonnie Shelton 1.0

Blocks Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.2 Lonnie Shelton 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Hamilton 2,571 Lonnie Shelton 624

Total Rebounds Richard Hamilton 506 Lonnie Shelton 413

Total Assists Richard Hamilton 467 Lonnie Shelton 101

Total Steals Richard Hamilton 122 Lonnie Shelton 52

Total Blocks Richard Hamilton 24 Lonnie Shelton 43

Total Games Richard Hamilton 130 Lonnie Shelton 52

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Hamilton .439 Lonnie Shelton .485

3-Point Percentage Richard Hamilton .340 Lonnie Shelton .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Richard Hamilton .860 Lonnie Shelton .667

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Hamilton 22.5 (2003) Lonnie Shelton 12.9 (1979)

Rebounds Per Game Richard Hamilton 4.6 (2004) Lonnie Shelton 10.5 (1983)

Assists Per Game Richard Hamilton 5.0 (2009) Lonnie Shelton 2.8 (1978)

Steals Per Game Richard Hamilton 1.4 (2008) Lonnie Shelton 1.5 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.5 (2008) Lonnie Shelton 1.1 (1979)

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