Chris Paul vs. Micheal Ray Richardson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Micheal Ray Richardson 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

Chris Paul

vs.

Micheal Ray Richardson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Chris Paul: 2005-06 to 2023-24
M. Richardson: 1978-79 to 1985-86

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Chris Paul 0 M. Richardson 0

NBA Seasons Chris Paul 19 M. Richardson 8

Playoffs Played Chris Paul 15 M. Richardson 4

All-Star Games Chris Paul 12 M. Richardson 4

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Chris Paul 4 M. Richardson 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Chris Paul 11 M. Richardson 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Chris Paul 7 M. Richardson 2

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Chris Paul 9 M. Richardson 2

Assists Leader Chris Paul 5 M. Richardson 1

Steals Leader Chris Paul 6 M. Richardson 3

Rookie of The Year Chris Paul 1 M. Richardson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Chris Paul 17.5 M. Richardson 14.8

Rebounds Per Game Chris Paul 4.5 M. Richardson 5.5

Assists Per Game Chris Paul 9.4 M. Richardson 7.0

Steals Per Game Chris Paul 2.1 M. Richardson 2.6

Blocks Per Game Chris Paul 0.2 M. Richardson 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Chris Paul 22,288 M. Richardson 8,253

Total Rebounds Chris Paul 5,682 M. Richardson 3,056

Total Assists Chris Paul 11,894 M. Richardson 3,899

Total Steals Chris Paul 2,614 M. Richardson 1,463

Total Blocks Chris Paul 200 M. Richardson 206

Total Games Chris Paul 1,272 M. Richardson 556

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Chris Paul .471 M. Richardson .457

3-Point Percentage Chris Paul .369 M. Richardson .220 *

Free Throw Percentage Chris Paul .870 M. Richardson .690

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Chris Paul 22.8 (2009) M. Richardson 20.1 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Chris Paul 5.5 (2009) M. Richardson 6.9 (1981)

Assists Per Game Chris Paul 11.6 (2008) M. Richardson 10.1 (1980)

Steals Per Game Chris Paul 2.8 (2009) M. Richardson 3.2 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Chris Paul 0.4 (2023) M. Richardson 0.5 (1982)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Chris Paul 20.0 M. Richardson 15.7

Rebounds Per Game Chris Paul 4.9 M. Richardson 5.5

Assists Per Game Chris Paul 8.3 M. Richardson 7.2

Steals Per Game Chris Paul 1.9 M. Richardson 2.8

Blocks Per Game Chris Paul 0.2 M. Richardson 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Chris Paul 2,981 M. Richardson 282

Total Rebounds Chris Paul 730 M. Richardson 99

Total Assists Chris Paul 1,233 M. Richardson 129

Total Steals Chris Paul 287 M. Richardson 50

Total Blocks Chris Paul 31 M. Richardson 4

Total Games Chris Paul 149 M. Richardson 18

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Chris Paul .484 M. Richardson .386

3-Point Percentage Chris Paul .373 M. Richardson .207 *

Free Throw Percentage Chris Paul .854 M. Richardson .690

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Chris Paul 25.3 (2017) M. Richardson 18.3 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Chris Paul 7.4 (2020) M. Richardson 9.5 (1981)

Assists Per Game Chris Paul 11.5 (2011) M. Richardson 11.3 (1985)

Steals Per Game Chris Paul 2.8 (2014) M. Richardson 3.5 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Chris Paul 0.7 (2023) M. Richardson 0.4 (1984)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.