Carmelo Anthony vs. Chris Paul Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Carmelo Anthony:
2003-04 to 2021-22
Chris Paul:
2005-06 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Carmelo Anthony0
Chris Paul0
Carmelo Anthony19
Chris Paul19
Carmelo Anthony13
Chris Paul15
Carmelo Anthony10
Chris Paul12

Honors and Awards

Carmelo Anthony0
Chris Paul4
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Carmelo Anthony6
Chris Paul11
Carmelo Anthony0
Chris Paul7
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Carmelo Anthony0
Chris Paul9
Carmelo Anthony1
Chris Paul0
Carmelo Anthony0
Chris Paul5
Carmelo Anthony0
Chris Paul6
Carmelo Anthony0
Chris Paul1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Carmelo Anthony 22.5
Chris Paul 17.6

Carmelo Anthony 6.2
Chris Paul 4.5

Carmelo Anthony 2.7
Chris Paul 9.4

Carmelo Anthony 1.0
Chris Paul 2.1

Carmelo Anthony 0.5
Chris Paul 0.2

Totals Stats

Carmelo Anthony 28,289
Chris Paul 22,157

Carmelo Anthony 7,808
Chris Paul 5,626

Carmelo Anthony 3,422
Chris Paul 11,798

Carmelo Anthony 1,223
Chris Paul 2,598

Carmelo Anthony 644
Chris Paul 197

Carmelo Anthony 1,260
Chris Paul 1,257

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .447
Chris Paul .471

3-Point Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .355
Chris Paul .370

Free Throw Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .814
Chris Paul .870

Best Season (no game minimum)

Carmelo Anthony 28.9
(2007)
Chris Paul 22.8
(2009)

Carmelo Anthony 8.1
(2014)
Chris Paul 5.5
(2009)

Carmelo Anthony 4.2
(2016)
Chris Paul 11.6
(2008)

Carmelo Anthony 1.3
(2010)
Chris Paul 2.8
(2009)

Carmelo Anthony 0.8
(2022)
Chris Paul 0.4
(2023)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Carmelo Anthony 23.1
Chris Paul 20.0

Carmelo Anthony 6.7
Chris Paul 4.9

Carmelo Anthony 2.5
Chris Paul 8.3

Carmelo Anthony 1.2
Chris Paul 1.9

Carmelo Anthony 0.3
Chris Paul 0.2

Totals Stats

Carmelo Anthony 1,914
Chris Paul 2,981

Carmelo Anthony 557
Chris Paul 730

Carmelo Anthony 204
Chris Paul 1,233

Carmelo Anthony 100
Chris Paul 287

Carmelo Anthony 29
Chris Paul 31

Carmelo Anthony 83
Chris Paul 149

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .414
Chris Paul .484

3-Point Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .324
Chris Paul .373

Free Throw Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .826
Chris Paul .854

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Carmelo Anthony 30.7
(2010)
Chris Paul 25.3
(2017)

Carmelo Anthony 10.3
(2011)
Chris Paul 7.4
(2020)

Carmelo Anthony 4.8
(2011)
Chris Paul 11.5
(2011)

Carmelo Anthony 2.0
(2010)
Chris Paul 2.8
(2014)

Carmelo Anthony 0.8
(2011)
Chris Paul 0.7
(2023)