Complete Stats Comparison of Larry Johnson and Chris Paul

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Larry Johnson and Chris Paul 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

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
Larry Johnson2
(rebounds, blocks)		1
(blocks)		10
seasons
Chris Paul3
(points, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		20
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Larry Johnson1
(rebounds)		0
6
Playoffs
Chris Paul3
(points, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
Playoffs
they are tied1
(blocks)

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Larry Johnson6
stats		4
stats		1
stat
Chris Paul6
stats		10
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Larry Johnson3
stats		2
stats		0
stats
Chris Paul8
stats		12
stats		3
stats
they are tied1
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 Larry Johnson has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Larry Johnson has better averages in field goals made (+0.2), offensive rebounds (+1.9), defensive rebounds (+1.2), total rebounds (+3.1) and blocks (+0.2)
- Chris Paul has better averages in points (+0.8), 3-pointers made (+0.9), free throws made (+0.4), assists (+5.9) and steals (+1.3)
- Larry Johnson has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.3)
- Chris Paul has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.3)
- Larry Johnson has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.1) and free throws attempted (+0.1)
- Chris Paul has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.1)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Larry Johnson 16.2
Chris Paul 17.0
+0.8
Field Goals Made
Larry Johnson 6.2
+0.2
Chris Paul 6.0
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Johnson 12.9
+0.1
Chris Paul 12.8
3-Pointers Made
Larry Johnson 0.5
Chris Paul 1.4
+0.9
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Johnson 1.6
Chris Paul 3.7
+2.1
Free Throws Made
Larry Johnson 3.2
Chris Paul 3.6
+0.4
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Johnson 4.2
+0.1
Chris Paul 4.1
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 2.5
+1.9
Chris Paul 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 5.0
+1.2
Chris Paul 3.8
Total Rebounds
Larry Johnson 7.5
+3.1
Chris Paul 4.4
Assists
Larry Johnson 3.3
Chris Paul 9.2
+5.9
Steals
Larry Johnson 0.7
Chris Paul 2.0
+1.3
Blocks
Larry Johnson 0.4
+0.2
Chris Paul 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 2.0
Chris Paul 2.3
+0.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 2.7
+0.3
Chris Paul 2.4

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, rebounds, assists and steals while Larry Johnson has more total blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Larry Johnson has more offensive rebounds (+1,002) and blocks (+36)
- Chris Paul played more years (+10) and games (+647), and has more points (+11,561), field goals made (+3,746), 3-pointers made (+1,493), free throws made (+2,576), defensive rebounds (+1,680), total rebounds (+678), assists (+10,201) and steals (+2,202)
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- Chris Paul has more turnovers (+1,658) and personal fouls (+1,292)
-
- Chris Paul has more field goals attempted (+8,266), 3-pointers attempted (+3,925) and free throws attempted (+2,601)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Larry Johnson 10
Chris Paul 20
+10
Games
Larry Johnson 707
Chris Paul 1,354
+647
Points
Larry Johnson 11,450
Chris Paul 23,011
+11,561
Field Goals Made
Larry Johnson 4,401
Chris Paul 8,147
+3,746
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Johnson 9,086
Chris Paul 17,352
+8,266
3-Pointers Made
Larry Johnson 367
Chris Paul 1,860
+1,493
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Johnson 1,104
Chris Paul 5,029
+3,925
Free Throws Made
Larry Johnson 2,281
Chris Paul 4,857
+2,576
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Johnson 2,978
Chris Paul 5,579
+2,601
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 1,794
+1,002
Chris Paul 792
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 3,506
Chris Paul 5,186
+1,680
Total Rebounds
Larry Johnson 5,300
Chris Paul 5,978
+678
Assists
Larry Johnson 2,298
Chris Paul 12,499
+10,201
Steals
Larry Johnson 515
Chris Paul 2,717
+2,202
Blocks
Larry Johnson 258
+36
Chris Paul 222
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 1,435
Chris Paul 3,093
+1,658
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 1,893
Chris Paul 3,185
+1,292

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 Larry Johnson has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Johnson 48.4%
+1.4
Chris Paul 47.0%
3-Point Percentage
Larry Johnson 33.2%
Chris Paul 37.0%
+3.8
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Johnson 76.6%
Chris Paul 87.1%
+10.5

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 Larry Johnson has better average in rebounds. They are tied in blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Larry Johnson has better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.8) and total rebounds (+0.4)
- Chris Paul has better averages in points (+5.8), field goals made (+2.1), 3-pointers made (+0.9), free throws made (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+0.4), assists (+6.3) and steals (+1.1)
- Larry Johnson has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.2)
- Chris Paul has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.7)
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- Chris Paul has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.3), 3-pointers attempted (+2.1) and free throws attempted (+0.4)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Larry Johnson 14.2
Chris Paul 20.0
+5.8
Field Goals Made
Larry Johnson 5.3
Chris Paul 7.4
+2.1
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Johnson 11.0
Chris Paul 15.3
+4.3
3-Pointers Made
Larry Johnson 0.7
Chris Paul 1.6
+0.9
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Johnson 2.3
Chris Paul 4.4
+2.1
Free Throws Made
Larry Johnson 2.8
Chris Paul 3.5
+0.7
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Johnson 3.7
Chris Paul 4.1
+0.4
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 1.5
+0.8
Chris Paul 0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 3.8
Chris Paul 4.2
+0.4
Total Rebounds
Larry Johnson 5.3
+0.4
Chris Paul 4.9
Assists
Larry Johnson 2.0
Chris Paul 8.3
+6.3
Steals
Larry Johnson 0.8
Chris Paul 1.9
+1.1
Blocks
Larry Johnson 0.2
Chris Paul 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 1.8
Chris Paul 2.5
+0.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 3.1
+0.2
Chris Paul 2.9

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 Larry Johnson.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Chris Paul played more years (+9) and games (+83), and has more points (+2,044), field goals made (+755), 3-pointers made (+197), free throws made (+337), offensive rebounds (+4), defensive rebounds (+375), total rebounds (+379), assists (+1,099), steals (+232) and blocks (+20)
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- Chris Paul has more turnovers (+256) and personal fouls (+235)
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- Chris Paul has more field goals attempted (+1,560), 3-pointers attempted (+499) and free throws attempted (+370)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Larry Johnson 6
Chris Paul 15
+9
Games
Larry Johnson 66
Chris Paul 149
+83
Points
Larry Johnson 937
Chris Paul 2,981
+2,044
Field Goals Made
Larry Johnson 351
Chris Paul 1,106
+755
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Johnson 727
Chris Paul 2,287
+1,560
3-Pointers Made
Larry Johnson 47
Chris Paul 244
+197
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Johnson 155
Chris Paul 654
+499
Free Throws Made
Larry Johnson 188
Chris Paul 525
+337
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Johnson 245
Chris Paul 615
+370
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 102
Chris Paul 106
+4
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 249
Chris Paul 624
+375
Total Rebounds
Larry Johnson 351
Chris Paul 730
+379
Assists
Larry Johnson 134
Chris Paul 1,233
+1,099
Steals
Larry Johnson 55
Chris Paul 287
+232
Blocks
Larry Johnson 11
Chris Paul 31
+20
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 121
Chris Paul 377
+256
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 202
Chris Paul 437
+235

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Chris Paul has better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Larry Johnson.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Johnson 48.3%
Chris Paul 48.4%
+0.1
3-Point Percentage
Larry Johnson 30.3%
Chris Paul 37.3%
+7.0
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Johnson 76.7%
Chris Paul 85.4%
+8.7
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