Chris Paul vs. Dick Van Arsdale Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dick Van Arsdale and Chris Paul 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
Chris Paul:
2005-06 to 2023-24
Dick Van Arsdale:
1965-66 to 1976-77

NBA Championships and Seasons

Chris Paul0
Dick Van Arsdale0
Chris Paul19
Dick Van Arsdale12
Chris Paul15
Dick Van Arsdale4
Chris Paul12
Dick Van Arsdale3

Honors and Awards

Chris Paul4
Dick Van Arsdale0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Chris Paul11
Dick Van Arsdale0
Chris Paul7
Dick Van Arsdale0
*
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Chris Paul9
Dick Van Arsdale1
Chris Paul5
Dick Van Arsdale0
Chris Paul6
Dick Van Arsdale0
*
Chris Paul1
Dick Van Arsdale0
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.
Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Chris Paul 17.6
Dick Van Arsdale 16.4

Chris Paul 4.5
Dick Van Arsdale 4.1

Chris Paul 9.4
Dick Van Arsdale 3.3

Chris Paul 2.1
Dick Van Arsdale 0.9

*
Chris Paul 0.2
Dick Van Arsdale 0.2

*

Totals Stats

Chris Paul 22,191
Dick Van Arsdale 15,079

Chris Paul 5,645
Dick Van Arsdale 3,807

Chris Paul 11,833
Dick Van Arsdale 3,057

Chris Paul 2,600
Dick Van Arsdale 264

*
Chris Paul 197
Dick Van Arsdale 44

*
Chris Paul 1,262
Dick Van Arsdale 921

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Chris Paul .471
Dick Van Arsdale .464

3-Point Percentage
Chris Paul .369
Dick Van Arsdale -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Chris Paul .870
Dick Van Arsdale .790

Best Season (no game minimum)

Chris Paul 22.8
(2009)
Dick Van Arsdale 21.9
(1971)

Chris Paul 5.5
(2009)
Dick Van Arsdale 7.0
(1967)

Chris Paul 11.6
(2008)
Dick Van Arsdale 4.8
(1969)

Chris Paul 2.8
(2009)
Dick Van Arsdale 1.2
(1974)

*
Chris Paul 0.4
(2023)
Dick Van Arsdale 0.2
(1974)

*

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Chris Paul 20.0
Dick Van Arsdale 9.9

Chris Paul 4.9
Dick Van Arsdale 2.4

Chris Paul 8.3
Dick Van Arsdale 2.8

Chris Paul 1.9
Dick Van Arsdale 0.7

*
Chris Paul 0.2
Dick Van Arsdale 0.1

*

Totals Stats

Chris Paul 2,981
Dick Van Arsdale 336

Chris Paul 730
Dick Van Arsdale 82

Chris Paul 1,233
Dick Van Arsdale 94

Chris Paul 287
Dick Van Arsdale 13

*
Chris Paul 31
Dick Van Arsdale 2

*
Chris Paul 149
Dick Van Arsdale 34

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Chris Paul .484
Dick Van Arsdale .422

3-Point Percentage
Chris Paul .373
Dick Van Arsdale -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Chris Paul .854
Dick Van Arsdale .838

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Chris Paul 25.3
(2017)
Dick Van Arsdale 16.4
(1970)

Chris Paul 7.4
(2020)
Dick Van Arsdale 6.3
(1967)

Chris Paul 11.5
(2011)
Dick Van Arsdale 4.1
(1970)

Chris Paul 2.8
(2014)
Dick Van Arsdale 0.7
(1976)

*
Chris Paul 0.7
(2023)
Dick Van Arsdale 0.1
(1976)

*
Notes: * Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.