Carmelo Anthony vs. Paul Pierce Comparison

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

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
Paul Pierce:
1998-99 to 2016-17

NBA Championships and Seasons

Carmelo Anthony0
Paul Pierce1
Carmelo Anthony19
Paul Pierce19
Carmelo Anthony13
Paul Pierce14
Carmelo Anthony10
Paul Pierce10

Honors and Awards

Carmelo Anthony0
Paul Pierce1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Carmelo Anthony6
Paul Pierce4
Carmelo Anthony1
Paul Pierce0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Carmelo Anthony 22.5
Paul Pierce 19.7

Carmelo Anthony 6.2
Paul Pierce 5.6

Carmelo Anthony 2.7
Paul Pierce 3.5

Carmelo Anthony 1.0
Paul Pierce 1.3

Carmelo Anthony 0.5
Paul Pierce 0.6

Totals Stats

Carmelo Anthony 28,289
Paul Pierce 26,397

Carmelo Anthony 7,808
Paul Pierce 7,527

Carmelo Anthony 3,422
Paul Pierce 4,708

Carmelo Anthony 1,223
Paul Pierce 1,752

Carmelo Anthony 644
Paul Pierce 745

Carmelo Anthony 1,260
Paul Pierce 1,343

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .447
Paul Pierce .445

3-Point Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .355
Paul Pierce .368

Free Throw Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .814
Paul Pierce .806

Best Season (no game minimum)

Carmelo Anthony 28.9
(2007)
Paul Pierce 26.8
(2006)

Carmelo Anthony 8.1
(2014)
Paul Pierce 7.3
(2003)

Carmelo Anthony 4.2
(2016)
Paul Pierce 5.1
(2004)

Carmelo Anthony 1.3
(2010)
Paul Pierce 2.1
(2000)

Carmelo Anthony 0.8
(2022)
Paul Pierce 1.0
(2002)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Carmelo Anthony 23.1
Paul Pierce 18.7

Carmelo Anthony 6.7
Paul Pierce 5.8

Carmelo Anthony 2.5
Paul Pierce 3.4

Carmelo Anthony 1.2
Paul Pierce 1.2

Carmelo Anthony 0.3
Paul Pierce 0.6

Totals Stats

Carmelo Anthony 1,914
Paul Pierce 3,180

Carmelo Anthony 557
Paul Pierce 985

Carmelo Anthony 204
Paul Pierce 579

Carmelo Anthony 100
Paul Pierce 204

Carmelo Anthony 29
Paul Pierce 105

Carmelo Anthony 83
Paul Pierce 170

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .414
Paul Pierce .423

3-Point Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .324
Paul Pierce .355

Free Throw Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .826
Paul Pierce .830

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Carmelo Anthony 30.7
(2010)
Paul Pierce 27.1
(2003)

Carmelo Anthony 10.3
(2011)
Paul Pierce 9.0
(2003)

Carmelo Anthony 4.8
(2011)
Paul Pierce 6.7
(2003)

Carmelo Anthony 2.0
(2010)
Paul Pierce 2.1
(2003)

Carmelo Anthony 0.8
(2011)
Paul Pierce 1.4
(2005)