Richard Jefferson vs. John Shumate Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Shumate 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.

John Shumate

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Richard Jefferson: 2001-02 to 2017-18
John Shumate: 1975-76 to 1980-81

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Richard Jefferson 1 John Shumate 0

NBA Seasons Richard Jefferson 17 John Shumate 5

Playoffs Played Richard Jefferson 12 John Shumate 2

All-Star Games Richard Jefferson 0 John Shumate 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 12.6 John Shumate 12.3

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.0 John Shumate 7.5

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 2.0 John Shumate 1.8

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.7 John Shumate 1.0

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.3 John Shumate 0.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Jefferson 14,904 John Shumate 3,920

Total Rebounds Richard Jefferson 4,720 John Shumate 2,388

Total Assists Richard Jefferson 2,412 John Shumate 574

Total Steals Richard Jefferson 787 John Shumate 323

Total Blocks Richard Jefferson 347 John Shumate 224

Total Games Richard Jefferson 1,181 John Shumate 318

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Jefferson .464 John Shumate .516

3-Point Percentage Richard Jefferson .376 John Shumate .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Richard Jefferson .768 John Shumate .720

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 22.6 (2008) John Shumate 15.1 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 7.3 (2005) John Shumate 9.5 (1977)

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.0 (2005) John Shumate 2.3 (1978)

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.1 (2004) John Shumate 1.2 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.6 (2002) John Shumate 1.1 (1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 10.8 John Shumate 12.3

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.3 John Shumate 7.5

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.7 John Shumate 2.5

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.6 John Shumate 1.1

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.3 John Shumate 1.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Jefferson 1,511 John Shumate 148

Total Rebounds Richard Jefferson 608 John Shumate 90

Total Assists Richard Jefferson 241 John Shumate 30

Total Steals Richard Jefferson 87 John Shumate 13

Total Blocks Richard Jefferson 44 John Shumate 17

Total Games Richard Jefferson 140 John Shumate 12

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Jefferson .473 John Shumate .563

3-Point Percentage Richard Jefferson .325 John Shumate - *

Free Throw Percentage Richard Jefferson .731 John Shumate .537

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 22.2 (2006) John Shumate 14.1 (1976)

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 6.4 (2003) John Shumate 8.6 (1976)

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.1 (2006) John Shumate 2.8 (1976)

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.3 (2004) John Shumate 1.3 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.7 (2004) 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.