Shawn Kemp vs. Chris Paul: NBA Rankings Comparison
The ultimate statistical showdown: compare Shawn Kemp and Chris Paul all-time NBA rankings. Explore their historical standing across total and per-game stats, regular season and playoffs. Who ranks higher?
This in-depth analysis goes beyond basic career numbers to provide an unparalleled look at where Shawn Kemp, with a career spanning 14 seasons from 1990 to 2003, and Chris Paul, with 21 seasons played from 2006 to 2026, stand among the league's historical elite..
Dive into a meticulous breakdown of their positions in every major statistical category—from scoring, rebounding and assists to steals, blocks, triple-doubles, and rankings by points thresholds—across both regular season and their entire playoff careers. Our comprehensive tables offer side-by-side rankings, value comparisons, and key differences, ensuring you have all the definitive data to assess their historical impact.
First, review a concise summary of how they rank in NBA history in the main categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks) for both total and per-game stats, and below, you can then explore in detail all their stats and their historical rankings.
Shawn Kemp vs. Chris Paul | ||||
Career Totals |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Shawn Kemp | Chris Paul | Shawn Kemp | Chris Paul | |
| Points | 153rd | 36th | 127th | 31st |
| Rebounds | 60th | 197th | 74th | 99th |
| Assists | +300th | 2nd | +300th | 5th |
| Steals | 104th | 2nd | 118th | 11th |
| Blocks | 56th | +300th | 48th | +300th |
| Years | 14 | 21 | 10 | 15 |
Shawn Kemp vs. Chris Paul | ||||
Career Per Game |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Shawn Kemp | Chris Paul | Shawn Kemp | Chris Paul | |
| Points | +300th | 185th | 169th | 94th |
| Rebounds | 123rd | +300th | 72nd | +300th |
| Assists | +300th | 6th | +300th | 14th |
| Steals | 250th | 11th | 215th | 14th |
| Blocks | 124th | +300th | 60th | +300th |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Shawn Kemp | Chris Paul | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 153rd | 36th | 117 | 15,347 vs. 23,021 | 7,674 |
| Rebounds | 60th | 197th | 137 | 8,834 vs. 5,984 | 2,850 |
| Assists | +300th | 2nd | +298 | 1,704 vs. 12,515 | 10,811 |
| Steals | 104th | 2nd | 102 | 1,185 vs. 2,724 | 1,539 |
| Blocks | 56th | +300th | +244 | 1,279 vs. 222 | 1,057 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 30th | +300th | +270 | 3,026 vs. 795 | 2,231 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 55th | 80th | 25 | 5,808 vs. 5,189 | 619 |
| Field Goals Made | 173rd | 41st | 132 | 5,505 vs. 8,150 | 2,645 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 198th | 38th | 160 | 11,278 vs. 17,364 | 6,086 |
| 3-Pointers Made | +300th | 26th | +274 | 33 vs. 1,863 | 1,830 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | +300th | 24th | +276 | 119 vs. 5,039 | 4,920 |
| Free Throws Made | 68th | 44th | 24 | 4,304 vs. 4,858 | 554 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 51st | 67th | 16 | 5,805 vs. 5,580 | 225 |
Games and Years: | Shawn Kemp | Chris Paul | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 121st | 15th | 106 | 1,051 vs. 1,358 | 307 |
| Seasons | 194th | 3rd | 191 | 14 vs. 21 | 7 |
Triple-Doubles: | Shawn Kemp | Chris Paul | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | 275th | 34th | 241 | 1 vs. 18 | 17 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Shawn Kemp | Chris Paul | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | +300th | 121st | +179 | 1 vs. 8 | 7 |
| 50+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Shawn Kemp | Chris Paul | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 127th | 31st | 96 | 1,522 vs. 2,981 | 1,459 |
| Rebounds | 74th | 99th | 25 | 853 vs. 730 | 123 |
| Assists | +300th | 5th | +295 | 161 vs. 1,233 | 1,072 |
| Steals | 118th | 11th | 107 | 99 vs. 287 | 188 |
| Blocks | 48th | +300th | +252 | 137 vs. 31 | 106 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 33rd | 241st | 208 | 314 vs. 106 | 208 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 77th | 60th | 17 | 539 vs. 624 | 85 |
| Field Goals Made | 156th | 30th | 126 | 514 vs. 1,106 | 592 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 177th | 32nd | 145 | 1,032 vs. 2,287 | 1,255 |
| 3-Pointers Made | +300th | 21st | +279 | 3 vs. 244 | 241 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | +300th | 22nd | +278 | 15 vs. 654 | 639 |
| Free Throws Made | 57th | 53rd | 4 | 491 vs. 525 | 34 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 60th | 61st | 1 | 616 vs. 615 | 1 |
Games and Years: | Shawn Kemp | Chris Paul | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 228th | 48th | 180 | 88 vs. 149 | 61 |
| Playoffs | 154th | 17th | 137 | 10 vs. 15 | 5 |
Triple-Doubles: | Shawn Kemp | Chris Paul | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | +300th | 20th | 0 vs. 3 | 3 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Shawn Kemp | Chris Paul | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | - | 55th | 0 vs. 2 | 2 | |
| 50+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Shawn Kemp | Chris Paul | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | +300th | 185th | +115 | 14.60 vs. 16.95 | 2.35 |
| Rebounds per game | 123rd | +300th | +177 | 8.41 vs. 4.41 | 4.00 |
| Assists per game | +300th | 6th | +294 | 1.62 vs. 9.22 | 7.59 |
| Steals per game | 250th | 11th | 239 | 1.13 vs. 2.01 | 0.88 |
| Blocks per game | 124th | +300th | +176 | 1.22 vs. 0.16 | 1.05 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 45th | +300th | +255 | 2.88 vs. 0.59 | 2.29 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 109th | +300th | +191 | 5.53 vs. 3.82 | 1.71 |
| Field Goals Made per game | +300th | 237th | +63 | 5.24 vs. 6.00 | 0.76 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | +300th | 254th | +46 | 10.73 vs. 12.79 | 2.06 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +300th | 232nd | +68 | 0.03 vs. 1.37 | 1.34 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | +300th | 167th | +133 | 0.11 vs. 3.71 | 3.60 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 117th | 177th | 60 | 4.10 vs. 3.58 | 0.52 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 96th | 240th | 144 | 5.52 vs. 4.11 | 1.41 |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Shawn Kemp | Chris Paul | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 169th | 94th | 75 | 17.30 vs. 20.01 | 2.71 |
| Rebounds per game | 72nd | +300th | +228 | 9.69 vs. 4.90 | 4.79 |
| Assists per game | +300th | 14th | +286 | 1.83 vs. 8.28 | 6.45 |
| Steals per game | 215th | 14th | 201 | 1.13 vs. 1.93 | 0.80 |
| Blocks per game | 60th | +300th | +240 | 1.56 vs. 0.21 | 1.35 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 16th | +300th | +284 | 3.57 vs. 0.71 | 2.86 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 85th | 243rd | 158 | 6.13 vs. 4.19 | 1.94 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 231st | 99th | 132 | 5.84 vs. 7.42 | 1.58 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | +300th | 133rd | +167 | 11.73 vs. 15.35 | 3.62 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +300th | 120th | +180 | 0.03 vs. 1.64 | 1.60 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | +300th | 134th | +166 | 0.17 vs. 4.39 | 4.22 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 51st | 229th | 178 | 5.58 vs. 3.52 | 2.06 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 52nd | 299th | 247 | 7.00 vs. 4.13 | 2.87 |
Note: the per game rankings on this page respect the minimums usually applied by the NBA for all-time leaders, 400 games for regular season stats unless the player reached these thresholds before: 10,000 points; 4,000 rebounds; 2,000 assists; 625 steals; 500 blocks; 250 3-pointers made. Also 3 minimum games for the Playoffs are applied.