Steve Francis vs. Jim Paxson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Jim Paxson and Steve Francis 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
Steve Francis: 1999-00 to 2007-08
Jim Paxson: 1979-80 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Steve Francis 0 Jim Paxson 0

NBA Seasons Steve Francis 9 Jim Paxson 11

Playoffs Played Steve Francis 1 Jim Paxson 9

All-Star Games Steve Francis 3 Jim Paxson 2

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Steve Francis 0 Jim Paxson 1

Rookie of The Year Steve Francis 1 Jim Paxson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Steve Francis 18.1 Jim Paxson 14.3

Rebounds Per Game Steve Francis 5.6 Jim Paxson 2.0

Assists Per Game Steve Francis 6.0 Jim Paxson 2.9

Steals Per Game Steve Francis 1.5 Jim Paxson 1.2

Blocks Per Game Steve Francis 0.4 Jim Paxson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Steve Francis 10,446 Jim Paxson 11,199

Total Rebounds Steve Francis 3,215 Jim Paxson 1,593

Total Assists Steve Francis 3,473 Jim Paxson 2,300

Total Steals Steve Francis 846 Jim Paxson 951

Total Blocks Steve Francis 223 Jim Paxson 93

Total Games Steve Francis 576 Jim Paxson 784

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Steve Francis .429 Jim Paxson .498

3-Point Percentage Steve Francis .341 Jim Paxson .225

Free Throw Percentage Steve Francis .797 Jim Paxson .807

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Steve Francis 21.6 (2002) Jim Paxson 21.7 (1983)

Rebounds Per Game Steve Francis 7.0 (2002) Jim Paxson 3.3 (1985)

Assists Per Game Steve Francis 7.0 (2005) Jim Paxson 3.9 (1985)

Steals Per Game Steve Francis 1.8 (2001) Jim Paxson 1.8 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Steve Francis 0.5 (2003) Jim Paxson 0.2 (1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Steve Francis 19.2 Jim Paxson 10.5

Rebounds Per Game Steve Francis 8.4 Jim Paxson 1.5

Assists Per Game Steve Francis 7.6 Jim Paxson 1.9

Steals Per Game Steve Francis 1.4 Jim Paxson 0.7

Blocks Per Game Steve Francis 0.2 Jim Paxson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Steve Francis 96 Jim Paxson 554

Total Rebounds Steve Francis 42 Jim Paxson 80

Total Assists Steve Francis 38 Jim Paxson 100

Total Steals Steve Francis 7 Jim Paxson 38

Total Blocks Steve Francis 1 Jim Paxson 4

Total Games Steve Francis 5 Jim Paxson 53

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Steve Francis .429 Jim Paxson .463

3-Point Percentage Steve Francis .412 Jim Paxson .267

Free Throw Percentage Steve Francis .725 Jim Paxson .808

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Steve Francis 19.2 (2004) Jim Paxson 23.3 (1983)

Rebounds Per Game Steve Francis 8.4 (2004) Jim Paxson 3.8 (1984)

Assists Per Game Steve Francis 7.6 (2004) Jim Paxson 3.8 (1986)

Steals Per Game Steve Francis 1.4 (2004) Jim Paxson 1.3 (1983)

Blocks Per Game Steve Francis 0.2 (2004) Jim Paxson 0.3 (1980)