Richard Jefferson vs. Billy Paultz Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Billy Paultz and Richard Jefferson 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

Richard Jefferson

vs.

Billy Paultz

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Richard Jefferson: 2001-02 to 2017-18
Billy Paultz: 1976-77 to 1984-85

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Richard Jefferson 1 Billy Paultz 0

NBA Seasons Richard Jefferson 17 Billy Paultz 9

Playoffs Played Richard Jefferson 12 Billy Paultz 9

All-Star Games Richard Jefferson 0 Billy Paultz 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 12.6 Billy Paultz 8.5

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.0 Billy Paultz 5.6

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 2.0 Billy Paultz 1.6

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.7 Billy Paultz 0.4

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.3 Billy Paultz 1.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Jefferson 14,904 Billy Paultz 5,432

Total Rebounds Richard Jefferson 4,720 Billy Paultz 3,553

Total Assists Richard Jefferson 2,412 Billy Paultz 1,043

Total Steals Richard Jefferson 787 Billy Paultz 275

Total Blocks Richard Jefferson 347 Billy Paultz 706

Total Games Richard Jefferson 1,181 Billy Paultz 637

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Jefferson .464 Billy Paultz .491

3-Point Percentage Richard Jefferson .376 Billy Paultz .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Richard Jefferson .768 Billy Paultz .643

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 22.6 (2008) Billy Paultz 15.8 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 7.3 (2005) Billy Paultz 8.4 (1978)

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.0 (2005) Billy Paultz 2.7 (1977)

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.1 (2004) Billy Paultz 0.8 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.6 (2002) Billy Paultz 2.4 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 10.8 Billy Paultz 7.4

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.3 Billy Paultz 5.4

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.7 Billy Paultz 1.5

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.6 Billy Paultz 0.4

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.3 Billy Paultz 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Jefferson 1,511 Billy Paultz 515

Total Rebounds Richard Jefferson 608 Billy Paultz 380

Total Assists Richard Jefferson 241 Billy Paultz 106

Total Steals Richard Jefferson 87 Billy Paultz 30

Total Blocks Richard Jefferson 44 Billy Paultz 54

Total Games Richard Jefferson 140 Billy Paultz 70

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Jefferson .473 Billy Paultz .426

3-Point Percentage Richard Jefferson .325 Billy Paultz .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Richard Jefferson .731 Billy Paultz .659

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 22.2 (2006) Billy Paultz 17.0 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 6.4 (2003) Billy Paultz 8.5 (1977)

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.1 (2006) Billy Paultz 2.5 (1977)

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.3 (2004) Billy Paultz 1.0 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.7 (2004) Billy Paultz 1.3 (1981)

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