Wilt Chamberlain vs. Chris Paul: Warriors Rankings Comparison

Explore Chris Paul and Wilt Chamberlain career statistics with the Golden State Warriors and discover their all-time rankings in franchise history for both the regular season and the playoffs. See their standing side-by-side in key categories for both total numbers and per game averages, encompassing all games played with the team. Who ranks higher in franchise lore?

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While the rankings of their overall NBA careers provide a broader context, here we zoom in on how Wilt Chamberlain and Chris Paul truly stack up based solely on their time with the Golden State Warriors. This in-depth analysis goes beyond basic career numbers to provide a unique look at where they stand among the franchise's all-time greats.

Considering Wilt Chamberlain's 6 seasons (1960 to 1965) and Chris Paul's season (2024) played specifically for the team, delve into a precise breakdown of their standing across every key statistical category—from scoring, rebounding, and assists to steals, blocks, triple-doubles, and specific points thresholds—encompassing both regular season and their complete playoff runs with the franchise. Our detailed tables provide side-by-side rankings and comparative values, offering the definitive data needed to assess their historical impact on the franchise.

First, review a concise summary of how they rank in Warriors 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 franchise stats and their historical rankings within the team's record books.

Wilt Chamberlain vs. Chris Paul:
Warriors Total Stats Rankings Summary

Warriors Totals
Season Playoffs
Wilt Chamberlain Chris Paul Wilt Chamberlain Chris Paul
Points
2nd
+150th
6th
DNP
Rebounds
2nd
+150th
2nd
DNP
Assists
25th
98th
22nd
DNP
Steals
n/a
115th
n/a
DNP
Blocks
n/a
+150th
n/a
DNP
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Wilt Chamberlain vs. Chris Paul:
Warriors Per Game Stats Rankings Summary

Warriors Per Game
Season Playoffs
Wilt Chamberlain Chris Paul Wilt Chamberlain Chris Paul
Points
1st
115th
1st
DNP
Rebounds
1st
132nd
1st
DNP
Assists
70th
6th
36th
DNP
Steals
n/a
34th
n/a
DNP
Blocks
n/a
+150th
n/a
DNP

Steals, blocks, offensive and defensive rebounds started to be recorded in the 1973-74 season. The 3-point shot was implemented in the 1979-80 season.
n/a = The player doesn't have data for the stat.

Comparisons on this page:

Their rankings for:
Season Totals - Playoffs Totals /
Season Per Game - Playoffs Per Game

Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played

Warriors Totals,
Regular Season Rankings

Warriors

Stats Rankings:

Wilt Chamberlain Chris Paul Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points
2nd
+150th
+148 17,783 vs. 53317,250
Rebounds
2nd
+150th
+148 10,768 vs. 22510,543
Assists
25th
98th
73 1,303 vs. 393910
Steals
n/a
115th
0 vs. 70
Blocks
n/a
+150th
0 vs. 6
Offensive Rebounds
n/a
+150th
0 vs. 18
Defensive Rebounds
n/a
146th
0 vs. 207
Field Goals Made
2nd
+150th
+148 7,216 vs. 2067,010
Field Goals Attempted
3rd
+150th
+147 14,270 vs. 46713,803
3-Pointers Made
n/a
65th
0 vs. 78
3-Pointers Attempted
n/a
67th
0 vs. 210
Free Throws Made
5th
+150th
+145 3,351 vs. 433,308
Free Throws Attempted
2nd
+150th
+148 6,037 vs. 525,985
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Games and Years:

Wilt Chamberlain Chris Paul Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Games Played
29th
+150th
429 vs. 58371
Seasons
29th
+150th
6 vs. 15
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Rankings by Points Scored:

Wilt Chamberlain Chris Paul Rk Diff. Values Diff.
40+ point games
1st
-
235 vs. 0235
50+ point games
1st
-
105 vs. 0105
60+ point games
1st
-
27 vs. 027
70+ point games
1st
-
6 vs. 06

Warriors Totals,
Playoffs Rankings

Warriors

Stats Rankings:

Wilt Chamberlain Chris Paul Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points
6th
DNP
1,246 vs. 01,246
Rebounds
2nd
DNP
922 vs. 0922
Assists
22nd
DNP
101 vs. 0101
Steals
n/a
DNP
0 vs. 0
Blocks
n/a
DNP
0 vs. 0
Offensive Rebounds
n/a
DNP
0 vs. 0
Defensive Rebounds
n/a
DNP
0 vs. 0
Field Goals Made
5th
DNP
507 vs. 0507
Field Goals Attempted
5th
DNP
1,017 vs. 01,017
3-Pointers Made
n/a
DNP
0 vs. 0
3-Pointers Attempted
n/a
DNP
0 vs. 0
Free Throws Made
7th
DNP
232 vs. 0232
Free Throws Attempted
4th
DNP
438 vs. 0438
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Games and Years:

Wilt Chamberlain Chris Paul Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Games Played
28th
DNP
36 vs. 036
Playoffs
19th
DNP
4 vs. 04
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Rankings by Points Scored:

Wilt Chamberlain Chris Paul Rk Diff. Values Diff.
40+ point games
1st
DNP
10 vs. 010
50+ point games
1st
DNP
4 vs. 04
60+ point games
-
DNP
0 vs. 00

Warriors Per Game Averages,
Regular Season Rankings

Warriors

Stats Rankings:

Wilt Chamberlain Chris Paul Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points per game
1st
115th
114 41.45 vs. 9.1932.26
Rebounds per game
1st
132nd
131 25.10 vs. 3.8821.22
Assists per game
70th
6th
64 3.04 vs. 6.783.74
Steals per game
n/a
34th
0.00 vs. 1.21
Blocks per game
n/a
+150th
0.00 vs. 0.10
Offensive Rebounds per game
n/a
+150th
0.00 vs. 0.31
Defensive Rebounds per game
n/a
54th
0.00 vs. 3.57
Field Goals Made per game
1st
115th
114 16.82 vs. 3.5513.27
Field Goals Attempted per game
1st
120th
119 33.26 vs. 8.0525.21
3-Pointers Made per game
n/a
26th
0.00 vs. 1.34
3-Pointers Attempted per game
n/a
25th
0.00 vs. 3.62
Free Throws Made per game
1st
+150th
+149 7.81 vs. 0.747.07
Free Throws Attempted per game
1st
+150th
+149 14.07 vs. 0.9013.18

Warriors Per Game Averages,
Playoffs Rankings

Warriors

Stats Rankings:

Wilt Chamberlain Chris Paul Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points per game
1st
DNP
34.61 vs. 0.0034.61
Rebounds per game
1st
DNP
25.61 vs. 0.0025.61
Assists per game
36th
DNP
2.81 vs. 0.002.81
Steals per game
n/a
DNP
0.00 vs. 0.00
Blocks per game
n/a
DNP
0.00 vs. 0.00
Offensive Rebounds per game
n/a
DNP
0.00 vs. 0.00
Defensive Rebounds per game
n/a
DNP
0.00 vs. 0.00
Field Goals Made per game
1st
DNP
14.08 vs. 0.0014.08
Field Goals Attempted per game
1st
DNP
28.25 vs. 0.0028.25
3-Pointers Made per game
n/a
DNP
0.00 vs. 0.00
3-Pointers Attempted per game
n/a
DNP
0.00 vs. 0.00
Free Throws Made per game
5th
DNP
6.44 vs. 0.006.44
Free Throws Attempted per game
1st
DNP
12.17 vs. 0.0012.17

Note: the per game rankings on this page are among players with a minimum of 40 games played with the Warriors franchise for season stats, and 3 games for Playoff stats.