Complete Stats Comparison of Paul Pierce and Anfernee Simons

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Paul Pierce and Anfernee Simons 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
Paul Pierce5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		19
seasons
Anfernee Simons0
0
7
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Paul Pierce5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		14
Playoffs
Anfernee Simons0
0
3
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Paul Pierce9
stats		12
stats		1
stat
Anfernee Simons3
stats		2
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Paul Pierce10
stats		12
stats		2
stats
Anfernee Simons2
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, Paul Pierce has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Anfernee Simons.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Paul Pierce has better averages in points (+4.7), field goals made (+1.2), free throws made (+3.3), offensive rebounds (+0.5), defensive rebounds (+2.6), total rebounds (+3.1), assists (+0.2), steals (+0.8) and blocks (+0.5)
- Anfernee Simons has better average in 3-pointers made (+0.9)
- Paul Pierce has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.0) and personal fouls (+0.9)
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- Paul Pierce has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.2) and free throws attempted (+4.3)
- Anfernee Simons has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Paul Pierce 19.7
+4.7
Anfernee Simons 15.0
Field Goals Made
Paul Pierce 6.5
+1.2
Anfernee Simons 5.3
Field Goals Attempted
Paul Pierce 14.5
+2.2
Anfernee Simons 12.3
3-Pointers Made
Paul Pierce 1.6
Anfernee Simons 2.5
+0.9
3-Pointers Attempted
Paul Pierce 4.3
Anfernee Simons 6.5
+2.2
Free Throws Made
Paul Pierce 5.2
+3.3
Anfernee Simons 1.9
Free Throws Attempted
Paul Pierce 6.4
+4.3
Anfernee Simons 2.1
Offensive Rebounds
Paul Pierce 0.8
+0.5
Anfernee Simons 0.3
Defensive Rebounds
Paul Pierce 4.8
+2.6
Anfernee Simons 2.2
Total Rebounds
Paul Pierce 5.6
+3.1
Anfernee Simons 2.5
Assists
Paul Pierce 3.5
+0.2
Anfernee Simons 3.3
Steals
Paul Pierce 1.3
+0.8
Anfernee Simons 0.5
Blocks
Paul Pierce 0.6
+0.5
Anfernee Simons 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Paul Pierce 2.6
+1.0
Anfernee Simons 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Paul Pierce 2.7
+0.9
Anfernee Simons 1.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Paul Pierce has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Anfernee Simons.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Paul Pierce played more years (+12) and games (+954), and has more points (+20,560), field goals made (+6,599), 3-pointers made (+1,176), free throws made (+6,186), offensive rebounds (+959), defensive rebounds (+5,595), total rebounds (+6,554), assists (+3,443), steals (+1,552) and blocks (+697)
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- Paul Pierce has more turnovers (+2,905) and personal fouls (+2,936)
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- Paul Pierce has more field goals attempted (+14,661), 3-pointers attempted (+3,277) and free throws attempted (+7,746)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Paul Pierce 19
+12
Anfernee Simons 7
Games
Paul Pierce 1,343
+954
Anfernee Simons 389
Points
Paul Pierce 26,397
+20,560
Anfernee Simons 5,837
Field Goals Made
Paul Pierce 8,668
+6,599
Anfernee Simons 2,069
Field Goals Attempted
Paul Pierce 19,465
+14,661
Anfernee Simons 4,804
3-Pointers Made
Paul Pierce 2,143
+1,176
Anfernee Simons 967
3-Pointers Attempted
Paul Pierce 5,816
+3,277
Anfernee Simons 2,539
Free Throws Made
Paul Pierce 6,918
+6,186
Anfernee Simons 732
Free Throws Attempted
Paul Pierce 8,578
+7,746
Anfernee Simons 832
Offensive Rebounds
Paul Pierce 1,092
+959
Anfernee Simons 133
Defensive Rebounds
Paul Pierce 6,435
+5,595
Anfernee Simons 840
Total Rebounds
Paul Pierce 7,527
+6,554
Anfernee Simons 973
Assists
Paul Pierce 4,708
+3,443
Anfernee Simons 1,265
Steals
Paul Pierce 1,752
+1,552
Anfernee Simons 200
Blocks
Paul Pierce 745
+697
Anfernee Simons 48
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Paul Pierce 3,532
+2,905
Anfernee Simons 627
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Paul Pierce 3,643
+2,936
Anfernee Simons 707

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Anfernee Simons has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Paul Pierce has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Paul Pierce 44.5%
+1.4
Anfernee Simons 43.1%
3-Point Percentage
Paul Pierce 36.8%
Anfernee Simons 38.1%
+1.3
Free Throw Percentage
Paul Pierce 80.6%
Anfernee Simons 88.0%
+7.4

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Paul Pierce has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Anfernee Simons.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Paul Pierce has better averages in points (+14.0), field goals made (+4.5), 3-pointers made (+0.5), free throws made (+4.5), offensive rebounds (+0.4), defensive rebounds (+3.6), total rebounds (+4.0), assists (+2.4), steals (+0.6) and blocks (+0.5)
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- Paul Pierce has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.5) and personal fouls (+2.2)
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- Paul Pierce has higher averages in field goals attempted (+10.3), 3-pointers attempted (+2.3) and free throws attempted (+5.4)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Paul Pierce 18.7
+14.0
Anfernee Simons 4.7
Field Goals Made
Paul Pierce 6.0
+4.5
Anfernee Simons 1.5
Field Goals Attempted
Paul Pierce 14.2
+10.3
Anfernee Simons 3.9
3-Pointers Made
Paul Pierce 1.6
+0.5
Anfernee Simons 1.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Paul Pierce 4.6
+2.3
Anfernee Simons 2.3
Free Throws Made
Paul Pierce 5.1
+4.5
Anfernee Simons 0.6
Free Throws Attempted
Paul Pierce 6.1
+5.4
Anfernee Simons 0.7
Offensive Rebounds
Paul Pierce 0.7
+0.4
Anfernee Simons 0.3
Defensive Rebounds
Paul Pierce 5.1
+3.6
Anfernee Simons 1.5
Total Rebounds
Paul Pierce 5.8
+4.0
Anfernee Simons 1.8
Assists
Paul Pierce 3.4
+2.4
Anfernee Simons 1.0
Steals
Paul Pierce 1.2
+0.6
Anfernee Simons 0.6
Blocks
Paul Pierce 0.6
+0.5
Anfernee Simons 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Paul Pierce 2.8
+2.5
Anfernee Simons 0.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Paul Pierce 3.2
+2.2
Anfernee Simons 1.0

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Paul Pierce has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Anfernee Simons.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Paul Pierce played more years (+11) and games (+155), and has more points (+3,110), field goals made (+1,000), 3-pointers made (+259), free throws made (+851), offensive rebounds (+121), defensive rebounds (+837), total rebounds (+958), assists (+564), steals (+195) and blocks (+104)
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- Paul Pierce has more turnovers (+471) and personal fouls (+532)
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- Paul Pierce has more field goals attempted (+2,357), 3-pointers attempted (+743) and free throws attempted (+1,025)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Paul Pierce 14
+11
Anfernee Simons 3
Games
Paul Pierce 170
+155
Anfernee Simons 15
Points
Paul Pierce 3,180
+3,110
Anfernee Simons 70
Field Goals Made
Paul Pierce 1,022
+1,000
Anfernee Simons 22
Field Goals Attempted
Paul Pierce 2,415
+2,357
Anfernee Simons 58
3-Pointers Made
Paul Pierce 276
+259
Anfernee Simons 17
3-Pointers Attempted
Paul Pierce 777
+743
Anfernee Simons 34
Free Throws Made
Paul Pierce 860
+851
Anfernee Simons 9
Free Throws Attempted
Paul Pierce 1,036
+1,025
Anfernee Simons 11
Offensive Rebounds
Paul Pierce 125
+121
Anfernee Simons 4
Defensive Rebounds
Paul Pierce 860
+837
Anfernee Simons 23
Total Rebounds
Paul Pierce 985
+958
Anfernee Simons 27
Assists
Paul Pierce 579
+564
Anfernee Simons 15
Steals
Paul Pierce 204
+195
Anfernee Simons 9
Blocks
Paul Pierce 105
+104
Anfernee Simons 1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Paul Pierce 476
+471
Anfernee Simons 5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Paul Pierce 547
+532
Anfernee Simons 15

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Paul Pierce has better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Anfernee Simons has better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Paul Pierce 42.3%
+4.4
Anfernee Simons 37.9%
3-Point Percentage
Paul Pierce 35.5%
Anfernee Simons 50.0%
+14.5
Free Throw Percentage
Paul Pierce 83.0%
+1.2
Anfernee Simons 81.8%
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