Vernon Maxwell vs. James Worthy Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars James Worthy and Vernon Maxwell 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
2023-24
Vernon Maxwell:
1988-89 to 2000-01
James Worthy:
1982-83 to 1993-94

NBA Championships and Seasons

Vernon Maxwell2
James Worthy3
Vernon Maxwell13
James Worthy12
Vernon Maxwell7
James Worthy9
Vernon Maxwell0
James Worthy7

Honors and Awards

Vernon Maxwell0
James Worthy1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Vernon Maxwell0
James Worthy2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Vernon Maxwell 12.8
James Worthy 17.6

Vernon Maxwell 2.6
James Worthy 5.1

Vernon Maxwell 3.4
James Worthy 3.0

Vernon Maxwell 1.1
James Worthy 1.1

Vernon Maxwell 0.2
James Worthy 0.7

Totals Stats

Vernon Maxwell 10,912
James Worthy 16,320

Vernon Maxwell 2,200
James Worthy 4,708

Vernon Maxwell 2,912
James Worthy 2,791

Vernon Maxwell 975
James Worthy 1,041

Vernon Maxwell 152
James Worthy 624

Vernon Maxwell 855
James Worthy 926

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Vernon Maxwell .398
James Worthy .521

3-Point Percentage
Vernon Maxwell .320
James Worthy .241

Free Throw Percentage
Vernon Maxwell .733
James Worthy .769

Best Season (no game minimum)

Vernon Maxwell 17.2
(1992)
James Worthy 21.4
(1991)

Vernon Maxwell 3.1
(1993)
James Worthy 6.4
(1985)

Vernon Maxwell 5.1
(1994)
James Worthy 4.7
(1992)

Vernon Maxwell 1.7
(1994)
James Worthy 1.4
(1992)

Vernon Maxwell 0.4
(1992)
James Worthy 1.0
(1986)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Vernon Maxwell 13.1
James Worthy 21.1

Vernon Maxwell 2.9
James Worthy 5.2

Vernon Maxwell 3.4
James Worthy 3.2

Vernon Maxwell 0.9
James Worthy 1.2

Vernon Maxwell 0.1
James Worthy 0.7

Totals Stats

Vernon Maxwell 642
James Worthy 3,022

Vernon Maxwell 143
James Worthy 747

Vernon Maxwell 165
James Worthy 463

Vernon Maxwell 44
James Worthy 177

Vernon Maxwell 5
James Worthy 96

Vernon Maxwell 49
James Worthy 143

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Vernon Maxwell .372
James Worthy .544

3-Point Percentage
Vernon Maxwell .301
James Worthy .209

Free Throw Percentage
Vernon Maxwell .696
James Worthy .727

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Vernon Maxwell 19.8
(1990)
James Worthy 24.8
(1989)

Vernon Maxwell 3.5
(1994)
James Worthy 6.7
(1989)

Vernon Maxwell 4.3
(1990)
James Worthy 4.4
(1988)

Vernon Maxwell 1.3
(1990)
James Worthy 1.6
(1990)

Vernon Maxwell 0.3
(1991)
James Worthy 1.2
(1987)