Complete Stats Comparison of Robert Horry and Chris Paul

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Robert Horry 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.

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
Robert Horry2
(rebounds, blocks)
1
(blocks)
16
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
Robert Horry2
(rebounds, blocks)
2
(rebounds, blocks)
16
Playoffs
Chris Paul3
(points, assists, steals)
3
(points, assists, steals)
15
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Robert Horry4
stats
4
stats
0
stats
Chris Paul7
stats
10
stats
3
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Robert Horry4
stats
8
stats
0
stats
Chris Paul7
stats
6
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 Robert Horry has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Robert Horry has better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.9), total rebounds (+0.4) and blocks (+0.7)
- Chris Paul has better averages in points (+10.0), field goals made (+3.5), 3-pointers made (+0.7), free throws made (+2.4), defensive rebounds (+0.5), assists (+7.1) and steals (+1.0)
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- Chris Paul has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.1)
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- Chris Paul has higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.8), 3-pointers attempted (+1.6) and free throws attempted (+2.5)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Robert Horry 7.0
Chris Paul 17.0
+10.0
Field Goals Made
Robert Horry 2.5
Chris Paul 6.0
+3.5
Field Goals Attempted
Robert Horry 6.0
Chris Paul 12.8
+6.8
Robert Horry 0.7
Chris Paul 1.4
+0.7
3-Pointers Attempted
Robert Horry 2.1
Chris Paul 3.7
+1.6
Free Throws Made
Robert Horry 1.2
Chris Paul 3.6
+2.4
Free Throws Attempted
Robert Horry 1.6
Chris Paul 4.1
+2.5
Offensive Rebounds
Robert Horry 1.5
+0.9
Chris Paul 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Robert Horry 3.3
Chris Paul 3.8
+0.5
Robert Horry 4.8
+0.4
Chris Paul 4.4
Robert Horry 2.1
Chris Paul 9.2
+7.1
Robert Horry 1.0
Chris Paul 2.0
+1.0
Robert Horry 0.9
+0.7
Chris Paul 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Robert Horry 1.2
Chris Paul 2.3
+1.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Robert Horry 2.4
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 Robert Horry has more total blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Robert Horry has more offensive rebounds (+852) and blocks (+813)
- Chris Paul played more years (+4) and games (+247), and has more points (+15,296), field goals made (+5,327), 3-pointers made (+1,065), free throws made (+3,577), defensive rebounds (+1,561), total rebounds (+709), assists (+10,156) and steals (+1,559)
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- Chris Paul has more turnovers (+1,715) and personal fouls (+505)
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- Chris Paul has more field goals attempted (+10,709), 3-pointers attempted (+2,700) and free throws attempted (+3,817)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Robert Horry 16
Chris Paul 20
+4
Robert Horry 1,107
Chris Paul 1,354
+247
Robert Horry 7,715
Chris Paul 23,011
+15,296
Field Goals Made
Robert Horry 2,820
Chris Paul 8,147
+5,327
Field Goals Attempted
Robert Horry 6,643
Chris Paul 17,352
+10,709
Robert Horry 795
Chris Paul 1,860
+1,065
3-Pointers Attempted
Robert Horry 2,329
Chris Paul 5,029
+2,700
Free Throws Made
Robert Horry 1,280
Chris Paul 4,857
+3,577
Free Throws Attempted
Robert Horry 1,762
Chris Paul 5,579
+3,817
Offensive Rebounds
Robert Horry 1,644
+852
Chris Paul 792
Defensive Rebounds
Robert Horry 3,625
Chris Paul 5,186
+1,561
Robert Horry 5,269
Chris Paul 5,978
+709
Robert Horry 2,343
Chris Paul 12,499
+10,156
Robert Horry 1,158
Chris Paul 2,717
+1,559
Robert Horry 1,035
+813
Chris Paul 222
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Robert Horry 1,378
Chris Paul 3,093
+1,715
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Robert Horry 2,680
Chris Paul 3,185
+505

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Chris Paul has better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Robert Horry.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Robert Horry 42.5%
Chris Paul 47.0%
+4.5
3-Point Percentage
Robert Horry 34.1%
Chris Paul 37.0%
+2.9
Free Throw Percentage
Robert Horry 72.6%
Chris Paul 87.1%
+14.5

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 Robert Horry has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Robert Horry has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.0), total rebounds (+0.7) and blocks (+0.7)
- Chris Paul has better averages in points (+12.1), field goals made (+4.7), 3-pointers made (+0.5), free throws made (+2.1), defensive rebounds (+0.3), assists (+5.9) and steals (+0.8)
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- Chris Paul has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.3)
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- Chris Paul has higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.9), 3-pointers attempted (+1.4) and free throws attempted (+2.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Robert Horry 7.9
Chris Paul 20.0
+12.1
Field Goals Made
Robert Horry 2.7
Chris Paul 7.4
+4.7
Field Goals Attempted
Robert Horry 6.4
Chris Paul 15.3
+8.9
Robert Horry 1.1
Chris Paul 1.6
+0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Robert Horry 3.0
Chris Paul 4.4
+1.4
Free Throws Made
Robert Horry 1.4
Chris Paul 3.5
+2.1
Free Throws Attempted
Robert Horry 2.0
Chris Paul 4.1
+2.1
Offensive Rebounds
Robert Horry 1.7
+1.0
Chris Paul 0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Robert Horry 3.9
Chris Paul 4.2
+0.3
Robert Horry 5.6
+0.7
Chris Paul 4.9
Robert Horry 2.4
Chris Paul 8.3
+5.9
Robert Horry 1.1
Chris Paul 1.9
+0.8
Robert Horry 0.9
+0.7
Chris Paul 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Robert Horry 1.2
Chris Paul 2.5
+1.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Robert Horry 2.9
Chris Paul 2.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Chris Paul has more total points, assists and steals while Robert Horry has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Robert Horry played more years (+1) and games (+95), and has more 3-pointers made (+17), offensive rebounds (+304), defensive rebounds (+327), total rebounds (+631) and blocks (+194)
- Chris Paul has more points (+1,042), field goals made (+441), free throws made (+177), assists (+658) and steals (+11)
- Robert Horry has more personal fouls (+280)
- Chris Paul has more turnovers (+95)
- Robert Horry has more 3-pointers attempted (+74)
- Chris Paul has more field goals attempted (+725) and free throws attempted (+133)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Robert Horry 16
+1
Chris Paul 15
Robert Horry 244
+95
Chris Paul 149
Robert Horry 1,939
Chris Paul 2,981
+1,042
Field Goals Made
Robert Horry 665
Chris Paul 1,106
+441
Field Goals Attempted
Robert Horry 1,562
Chris Paul 2,287
+725
Robert Horry 261
+17
Chris Paul 244
3-Pointers Attempted
Robert Horry 728
+74
Chris Paul 654
Free Throws Made
Robert Horry 348
Chris Paul 525
+177
Free Throws Attempted
Robert Horry 482
Chris Paul 615
+133
Offensive Rebounds
Robert Horry 410
+304
Chris Paul 106
Defensive Rebounds
Robert Horry 951
+327
Chris Paul 624
Robert Horry 1,361
+631
Chris Paul 730
Robert Horry 575
Chris Paul 1,233
+658
Robert Horry 276
Chris Paul 287
+11
Robert Horry 225
+194
Chris Paul 31
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Robert Horry 282
Chris Paul 377
+95
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Robert Horry 717
+280
Chris Paul 437

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 Robert Horry.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Robert Horry 42.6%
Chris Paul 48.4%
+5.8
3-Point Percentage
Robert Horry 35.9%
Chris Paul 37.3%
+1.4
Free Throw Percentage
Robert Horry 72.2%
Chris Paul 85.4%
+13.2