Complete Stats Comparison of Chris Paul and Domantas Sabonis

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Chris Paul and Domantas Sabonis during their NBA careers. First we show you a summary of who had better numbers on each statistical category and then we compare in detail the performance of each of these stars in the regular season and the Playoffs, both in total stats and averages per game.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Scoring / Stats / Stats Rankings / Games against each other

This in-depth comparison includes all the numbers, if you prefer a simplified version of this analysis with only the basic statistics, you will find it at the career comparison of these two NBA stars.

On this page we compare:

Who has better stats? Main stats / All stats
Regular Season: Averages / Totals / Pecentages
Playoffs: Averages / Totals / Pecentages

Main Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Chris Paul3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		20
seasons
Domantas Sabonis2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		9
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Chris Paul3
(points, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
Playoffs
Domantas Sabonis2
(rebounds, blocks)		0
4
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Chris Paul7
stats		9
stats		2
stats
Domantas Sabonis5
stats		5
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Chris Paul7
stats		12
stats		2
stats
Domantas Sabonis5
stats		2
stats		1
stat

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- For turnovers and personal fouls, lower numbers are better.

- Field goal, free-throw and three-point attempts are not included on these tables since it can't be said that higher is better.

Now, lets compare all their stats in detail, one by one...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Chris Paul has better averages in points, assists and steals while Domantas Sabonis has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Chris Paul has better averages in points (+0.9), 3-pointers made (+0.9), free throws made (+0.6), assists (+4.3) and steals (+1.2)
- Domantas Sabonis has better averages in field goals made (+0.3), offensive rebounds (+2.1), defensive rebounds (+4.1), total rebounds (+6.3) and blocks (+0.3)
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- Domantas Sabonis has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.3) and personal fouls (+0.7)
- Chris Paul has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.6) and 3-pointers attempted (+2.3)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Chris Paul 17.0
+0.9
Domantas Sabonis 16.1
Field Goals Made
Chris Paul 6.0
Domantas Sabonis 6.3
+0.3
Field Goals Attempted
Chris Paul 12.8
+1.6
Domantas Sabonis 11.2
3-Pointers Made
Chris Paul 1.4
+0.9
Domantas Sabonis 0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Chris Paul 3.7
+2.3
Domantas Sabonis 1.4
Free Throws Made
Chris Paul 3.6
+0.6
Domantas Sabonis 3.0
Free Throws Attempted
Chris Paul 4.1
Domantas Sabonis 4.1
Offensive Rebounds
Chris Paul 0.6
Domantas Sabonis 2.7
+2.1
Defensive Rebounds
Chris Paul 3.8
Domantas Sabonis 7.9
+4.1
Total Rebounds
Chris Paul 4.4
Domantas Sabonis 10.7
+6.3
Assists
Chris Paul 9.2
+4.3
Domantas Sabonis 4.9
Steals
Chris Paul 2.0
+1.2
Domantas Sabonis 0.8
Blocks
Chris Paul 0.2
Domantas Sabonis 0.5
+0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Chris Paul 2.3
Domantas Sabonis 2.6
+0.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Chris Paul 2.4
Domantas Sabonis 3.1
+0.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Chris Paul has more total points, assists and steals while Domantas Sabonis has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Chris Paul played more years (+11) and games (+708), and has more points (+12,610), field goals made (+4,079), 3-pointers made (+1,550), free throws made (+2,902), defensive rebounds (+55), assists (+9,337) and steals (+2,221)
- Domantas Sabonis has more offensive rebounds (+957), total rebounds (+902) and blocks (+75)
- Chris Paul has more turnovers (+1,431) and personal fouls (+1,167)
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- Chris Paul has more field goals attempted (+10,086), 3-pointers attempted (+4,136) and free throws attempted (+2,899)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Chris Paul 20
+11
Domantas Sabonis 9
Games
Chris Paul 1,354
+708
Domantas Sabonis 646
Points
Chris Paul 23,011
+12,610
Domantas Sabonis 10,401
Field Goals Made
Chris Paul 8,147
+4,079
Domantas Sabonis 4,068
Field Goals Attempted
Chris Paul 17,352
+10,086
Domantas Sabonis 7,266
3-Pointers Made
Chris Paul 1,860
+1,550
Domantas Sabonis 310
3-Pointers Attempted
Chris Paul 5,029
+4,136
Domantas Sabonis 893
Free Throws Made
Chris Paul 4,857
+2,902
Domantas Sabonis 1,955
Free Throws Attempted
Chris Paul 5,579
+2,899
Domantas Sabonis 2,680
Offensive Rebounds
Chris Paul 792
Domantas Sabonis 1,749
+957
Defensive Rebounds
Chris Paul 5,186
+55
Domantas Sabonis 5,131
Total Rebounds
Chris Paul 5,978
Domantas Sabonis 6,880
+902
Assists
Chris Paul 12,499
+9,337
Domantas Sabonis 3,162
Steals
Chris Paul 2,717
+2,221
Domantas Sabonis 496
Blocks
Chris Paul 222
Domantas Sabonis 297
+75
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Chris Paul 3,093
+1,431
Domantas Sabonis 1,662
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Chris Paul 3,185
+1,167
Domantas Sabonis 2,018

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Chris Paul has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Domantas Sabonis has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Chris Paul 47.0%
Domantas Sabonis 56.0%
+9.0
3-Point Percentage
Chris Paul 37.0%
+2.3
Domantas Sabonis 34.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Chris Paul 87.1%
+14.2
Domantas Sabonis 72.9%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Chris Paul has better averages in points, assists and steals while Domantas Sabonis has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Chris Paul has better averages in points (+8.0), field goals made (+2.5), 3-pointers made (+1.4), free throws made (+1.3), assists (+5.6) and steals (+1.1)
- Domantas Sabonis has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.9), defensive rebounds (+0.2), total rebounds (+2.1) and blocks (+0.3)
- Chris Paul has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.6)
- Domantas Sabonis has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
- Chris Paul has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.6), 3-pointers attempted (+3.5) and free throws attempted (+0.9)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Chris Paul 20.0
+8.0
Domantas Sabonis 12.0
Field Goals Made
Chris Paul 7.4
+2.5
Domantas Sabonis 4.9
Field Goals Attempted
Chris Paul 15.3
+5.6
Domantas Sabonis 9.7
3-Pointers Made
Chris Paul 1.6
+1.4
Domantas Sabonis 0.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Chris Paul 4.4
+3.5
Domantas Sabonis 0.9
Free Throws Made
Chris Paul 3.5
+1.3
Domantas Sabonis 2.2
Free Throws Attempted
Chris Paul 4.1
+0.9
Domantas Sabonis 3.2
Offensive Rebounds
Chris Paul 0.7
Domantas Sabonis 2.6
+1.9
Defensive Rebounds
Chris Paul 4.2
Domantas Sabonis 4.4
+0.2
Total Rebounds
Chris Paul 4.9
Domantas Sabonis 7.0
+2.1
Assists
Chris Paul 8.3
+5.6
Domantas Sabonis 2.7
Steals
Chris Paul 1.9
+1.1
Domantas Sabonis 0.8
Blocks
Chris Paul 0.2
Domantas Sabonis 0.5
+0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Chris Paul 2.5
+0.6
Domantas Sabonis 1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Chris Paul 2.9
Domantas Sabonis 3.3
+0.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Chris Paul has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Domantas Sabonis.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Chris Paul played more years (+11) and games (+129), and has more points (+2,741), field goals made (+1,009), 3-pointers made (+241), free throws made (+482), offensive rebounds (+54), defensive rebounds (+536), total rebounds (+590), assists (+1,179), steals (+272) and blocks (+21)
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- Chris Paul has more turnovers (+339) and personal fouls (+371)
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- Chris Paul has more field goals attempted (+2,094), 3-pointers attempted (+637) and free throws attempted (+551)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Chris Paul 15
+11
Domantas Sabonis 4
Games
Chris Paul 149
+129
Domantas Sabonis 20
Points
Chris Paul 2,981
+2,741
Domantas Sabonis 240
Field Goals Made
Chris Paul 1,106
+1,009
Domantas Sabonis 97
Field Goals Attempted
Chris Paul 2,287
+2,094
Domantas Sabonis 193
3-Pointers Made
Chris Paul 244
+241
Domantas Sabonis 3
3-Pointers Attempted
Chris Paul 654
+637
Domantas Sabonis 17
Free Throws Made
Chris Paul 525
+482
Domantas Sabonis 43
Free Throws Attempted
Chris Paul 615
+551
Domantas Sabonis 64
Offensive Rebounds
Chris Paul 106
+54
Domantas Sabonis 52
Defensive Rebounds
Chris Paul 624
+536
Domantas Sabonis 88
Total Rebounds
Chris Paul 730
+590
Domantas Sabonis 140
Assists
Chris Paul 1,233
+1,179
Domantas Sabonis 54
Steals
Chris Paul 287
+272
Domantas Sabonis 15
Blocks
Chris Paul 31
+21
Domantas Sabonis 10
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Chris Paul 377
+339
Domantas Sabonis 38
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Chris Paul 437
+371
Domantas Sabonis 66

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Chris Paul has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Domantas Sabonis has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Chris Paul 48.4%
Domantas Sabonis 50.3%
+1.9
3-Point Percentage
Chris Paul 37.3%
+19.7
Domantas Sabonis 17.6%
Free Throw Percentage
Chris Paul 85.4%
+18.2
Domantas Sabonis 67.2%
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