Complete Stats Comparison of Chris Paul and Zion Williamson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Chris Paul and Zion Williamson 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 Paul2
(assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		20
seasons
Zion Williamson3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		0
5
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Chris Paul5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
Playoffs
Zion Williamson0
0
0
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Chris Paul4
stats		12
stats		2
stats
Zion Williamson8
stats		2
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Chris Paul10
stats		12
stats		3
stats
Zion Williamson2
stats		2
stats		0
stats

- "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, Zion Williamson has better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Chris Paul has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Chris Paul has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.3), assists (+4.9) and steals (+1.0)
- Zion Williamson has better averages in points (+7.7), field goals made (+3.5), free throws made (+1.8), offensive rebounds (+1.7), defensive rebounds (+0.5), total rebounds (+2.2) and blocks (+0.4)
- Chris Paul has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- Zion Williamson has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.5)
- Chris Paul has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+3.2)
- Zion Williamson has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.4) and free throws attempted (+3.8)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Chris Paul 17.0
Zion Williamson 24.7
+7.7
Field Goals Made
Chris Paul 6.0
Zion Williamson 9.5
+3.5
Field Goals Attempted
Chris Paul 12.8
Zion Williamson 16.2
+3.4
3-Pointers Made
Chris Paul 1.4
+1.3
Zion Williamson 0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Chris Paul 3.7
+3.2
Zion Williamson 0.5
Free Throws Made
Chris Paul 3.6
Zion Williamson 5.4
+1.8
Free Throws Attempted
Chris Paul 4.1
Zion Williamson 7.9
+3.8
Offensive Rebounds
Chris Paul 0.6
Zion Williamson 2.3
+1.7
Defensive Rebounds
Chris Paul 3.8
Zion Williamson 4.3
+0.5
Total Rebounds
Chris Paul 4.4
Zion Williamson 6.6
+2.2
Assists
Chris Paul 9.2
+4.9
Zion Williamson 4.3
Steals
Chris Paul 2.0
+1.0
Zion Williamson 1.0
Blocks
Chris Paul 0.2
Zion Williamson 0.6
+0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Chris Paul 2.3
Zion Williamson 2.8
+0.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Chris Paul 2.4
+0.1
Zion Williamson 2.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Chris Paul has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Zion Williamson.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Chris Paul played more years (+15) and games (+1,140), and has more points (+17,732), field goals made (+6,106), 3-pointers made (+1,828), free throws made (+3,692), offensive rebounds (+305), defensive rebounds (+4,258), total rebounds (+4,563), assists (+11,579), steals (+2,498) and blocks (+84)
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- Chris Paul has more turnovers (+2,485) and personal fouls (+2,702)
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- Chris Paul has more field goals attempted (+13,884), 3-pointers attempted (+4,931) and free throws attempted (+3,889)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Chris Paul 20
+15
Zion Williamson 5
Games
Chris Paul 1,354
+1,140
Zion Williamson 214
Points
Chris Paul 23,011
+17,732
Zion Williamson 5,279
Field Goals Made
Chris Paul 8,147
+6,106
Zion Williamson 2,041
Field Goals Attempted
Chris Paul 17,352
+13,884
Zion Williamson 3,468
3-Pointers Made
Chris Paul 1,860
+1,828
Zion Williamson 32
3-Pointers Attempted
Chris Paul 5,029
+4,931
Zion Williamson 98
Free Throws Made
Chris Paul 4,857
+3,692
Zion Williamson 1,165
Free Throws Attempted
Chris Paul 5,579
+3,889
Zion Williamson 1,690
Offensive Rebounds
Chris Paul 792
+305
Zion Williamson 487
Defensive Rebounds
Chris Paul 5,186
+4,258
Zion Williamson 928
Total Rebounds
Chris Paul 5,978
+4,563
Zion Williamson 1,415
Assists
Chris Paul 12,499
+11,579
Zion Williamson 920
Steals
Chris Paul 2,717
+2,498
Zion Williamson 219
Blocks
Chris Paul 222
+84
Zion Williamson 138
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Chris Paul 3,093
+2,485
Zion Williamson 608
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Chris Paul 3,185
+2,702
Zion Williamson 483

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 Zion Williamson has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Chris Paul 47.0%
Zion Williamson 58.9%
+11.9
3-Point Percentage
Chris Paul 37.0%
+4.3
Zion Williamson 32.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Chris Paul 87.1%
+18.2
Zion Williamson 68.9%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightZion Williamson didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Chris Paul has better averages in points (+20.0), field goals made (+7.4), 3-pointers made (+1.6), free throws made (+3.5), offensive rebounds (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+4.2), total rebounds (+4.9), assists (+8.3), steals (+1.9) and blocks (+0.2)
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- Chris Paul has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.5) and personal fouls (+2.9)
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- Chris Paul has higher averages in field goals attempted (+15.3), 3-pointers attempted (+4.4) and free throws attempted (+4.1)
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Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightZion Williamson didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Chris Paul played more years (+15) and games (+149), and has more points (+2,981), field goals made (+1,106), 3-pointers made (+244), free throws made (+525), offensive rebounds (+106), defensive rebounds (+624), total rebounds (+730), assists (+1,233), steals (+287) and blocks (+31)
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- Chris Paul has more turnovers (+377) and personal fouls (+437)
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- Chris Paul has more field goals attempted (+2,287), 3-pointers attempted (+654) and free throws attempted (+615)
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Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightZion Williamson didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher percentages in the Playoffs?

- Chris Paul has field goal percentage (+48.4), 3-point percentage (+37.3) and free throw percentage (+85.4)
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