Complete Stats Comparison of Wilt Chamberlain and Chris Paul

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Wilt Chamberlain 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 / 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
Wilt Chamberlain2
(points, rebounds)
2
(points, rebounds)
14
seasons
Chris Paul1
(assists)
1
(assists)
20
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Wilt Chamberlain2
(points, rebounds)
2
(points, rebounds)
13
Playoffs
Chris Paul1
(assists)
1
(assists)
15
Playoffs

- Stats for blocks and steals were not available during one of the players' career. They were not included on these tables.

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain5
stats
5
stats
1
stat
Chris Paul1
stat
3
stats
1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain5
stats
6
stats
1
stat
Chris Paul1
stat
2
stats
1
stat

- Stats for defensive and offensive rebounds, blocks, steals, turnovers, and three-point shots were not available during one of the players' career. They were not included on these tables.

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

- 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...

Notes: Offensive and defensive rebounds, blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Turnovers started to be recorded in 1977-78. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80.
(n/a) = the stat was not available during his career.

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Wilt Chamberlain has better averages in points and rebounds while Chris Paul has better average in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Wilt Chamberlain has better averages in points (+13.1), field goals made (+6.1), free throws made (+2.2) and total rebounds (+18.5)
- Chris Paul has better average in assists (+4.8)
-
- Chris Paul has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
- Wilt Chamberlain has higher averages in field goals attempted (+9.7) and free throws attempted (+7.3)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 30.1
+13.1
Chris Paul 17.0
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 12.1
+6.1
Chris Paul 6.0
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 22.5
+9.7
Chris Paul 12.8
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Chris Paul 1.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Chris Paul 3.7
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 5.8
+2.2
Chris Paul 3.6
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 11.4
+7.3
Chris Paul 4.1
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Chris Paul 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Chris Paul 3.8
Wilt Chamberlain 22.9
+18.5
Chris Paul 4.4
Wilt Chamberlain 4.4
Chris Paul 9.2
+4.8
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Chris Paul 2.0
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Chris Paul 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Chris Paul 2.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 2.0
Chris Paul 2.4
+0.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Wilt Chamberlain has more points (+8,408), field goals made (+4,534), free throws made (+1,200) and total rebounds (+17,946)
- Chris Paul played more years (+6) and games (+309), and has more assists (+7,856)
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- Chris Paul has more personal fouls (+1,110)
- Wilt Chamberlain has more field goals attempted (+6,145) and free throws attempted (+6,283)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Wilt Chamberlain 14
Chris Paul 20
+6
Wilt Chamberlain 1,045
Chris Paul 1,354
+309
Wilt Chamberlain 31,419
+8,408
Chris Paul 23,011
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 12,681
+4,534
Chris Paul 8,147
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 23,497
+6,145
Chris Paul 17,352
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Chris Paul 1,860
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Chris Paul 5,029
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 6,057
+1,200
Chris Paul 4,857
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 11,862
+6,283
Chris Paul 5,579
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Chris Paul 792
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Chris Paul 5,186
Wilt Chamberlain 23,924
+17,946
Chris Paul 5,978
Wilt Chamberlain 4,643
Chris Paul 12,499
+7,856
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Chris Paul 2,717
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Chris Paul 222
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Chris Paul 3,093
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 2,075
Chris Paul 3,185
+1,110

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Wilt Chamberlain has better field goal percentage while Chris Paul has better free throw percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 54.0%
+7.0
Chris Paul 47.0%
3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Chris Paul 37.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 51.1%
Chris Paul 87.1%
+36.0

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Wilt Chamberlain has better averages in points and rebounds while Chris Paul has better average in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Wilt Chamberlain has better averages in points (+2.5), field goals made (+1.5), free throws made (+1.2) and total rebounds (+19.6)
- Chris Paul has better average in assists (+4.1)
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- Chris Paul has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.3)
- Wilt Chamberlain has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.8) and free throws attempted (+6.1)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 22.5
+2.5
Chris Paul 20.0
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 8.9
+1.5
Chris Paul 7.4
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 17.1
+1.8
Chris Paul 15.3
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Chris Paul 1.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Chris Paul 4.4
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 4.7
+1.2
Chris Paul 3.5
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 10.2
+6.1
Chris Paul 4.1
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Chris Paul 0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Chris Paul 4.2
Wilt Chamberlain 24.5
+19.6
Chris Paul 4.9
Wilt Chamberlain 4.2
Chris Paul 8.3
+4.1
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Chris Paul 1.9
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Chris Paul 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Chris Paul 2.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 2.6
Chris Paul 2.9
+0.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Wilt Chamberlain has more total points and rebounds while Chris Paul has more total assists.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Wilt Chamberlain played more games (+11) and has more points (+626), field goals made (+319), free throws made (+232) and total rebounds (+3,183)
- Chris Paul played more years (+2) and has more assists (+560)
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- Chris Paul has more personal fouls (+25)
- Wilt Chamberlain has more field goals attempted (+441) and free throws attempted (+1,012)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Wilt Chamberlain 13
Chris Paul 15
+2
Wilt Chamberlain 160
+11
Chris Paul 149
Wilt Chamberlain 3,607
+626
Chris Paul 2,981
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 1,425
+319
Chris Paul 1,106
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 2,728
+441
Chris Paul 2,287
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Chris Paul 244
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Chris Paul 654
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 757
+232
Chris Paul 525
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 1,627
+1,012
Chris Paul 615
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Chris Paul 106
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Chris Paul 624
Wilt Chamberlain 3,913
+3,183
Chris Paul 730
Wilt Chamberlain 673
Chris Paul 1,233
+560
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Chris Paul 287
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Chris Paul 31
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Chris Paul 377
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 412
Chris Paul 437
+25

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Wilt Chamberlain has better field goal percentage while Chris Paul has better free throw percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 52.2%
+3.8
Chris Paul 48.4%
3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Chris Paul 37.3%
Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 46.5%
Chris Paul 85.4%
+38.9