Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Paul Pierce Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Paul Pierce and Giannis Antetokounmpo 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
G. Antetokounmpo:
2013-14 to 2023-24
Paul Pierce:
1998-99 to 2016-17

NBA Championships and Seasons

G. Antetokounmpo1
Paul Pierce1
G. Antetokounmpo11
Paul Pierce19
G. Antetokounmpo8
Paul Pierce14
G. Antetokounmpo8
Paul Pierce10

Honors and Awards

G. Antetokounmpo2
Paul Pierce0
G. Antetokounmpo1
Paul Pierce1
G. Antetokounmpo5
Paul Pierce0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
G. Antetokounmpo7
Paul Pierce4
G. Antetokounmpo4
Paul Pierce0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
G. Antetokounmpo5
Paul Pierce0
G. Antetokounmpo1
Paul Pierce0
G. Antetokounmpo1 *
Paul Pierce0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

G. Antetokounmpo 23.3
Paul Pierce 19.7

G. Antetokounmpo 9.7
Paul Pierce 5.6

G. Antetokounmpo 4.8
Paul Pierce 3.5

G. Antetokounmpo 1.1
Paul Pierce 1.3

G. Antetokounmpo 1.2
Paul Pierce 0.6

Totals Stats

G. Antetokounmpo 18,367
Paul Pierce 26,397

G. Antetokounmpo 7,671
Paul Pierce 7,527

G. Antetokounmpo 3,814
Paul Pierce 4,708

G. Antetokounmpo 897
Paul Pierce 1,752

G. Antetokounmpo 976
Paul Pierce 745

G. Antetokounmpo 787
Paul Pierce 1,343

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .545
Paul Pierce .445

3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .287
Paul Pierce .368

Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .702
Paul Pierce .806

Best Season (no game minimum)

G. Antetokounmpo 31.1
(2023)
Paul Pierce 26.8
(2006)

G. Antetokounmpo 13.6
(2020)
Paul Pierce 7.3
(2003)

G. Antetokounmpo 6.4
(2024)
Paul Pierce 5.1
(2004)

G. Antetokounmpo 1.6
(2017)
Paul Pierce 2.1
(2000)

G. Antetokounmpo 1.9
(2017)
Paul Pierce 1.0
(2002)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

G. Antetokounmpo 26.6
Paul Pierce 18.7

G. Antetokounmpo 12.0
Paul Pierce 5.8

G. Antetokounmpo 5.2
Paul Pierce 3.4

G. Antetokounmpo 1.0
Paul Pierce 1.2

G. Antetokounmpo 1.3
Paul Pierce 0.6

Totals Stats

G. Antetokounmpo 2,105
Paul Pierce 3,180

G. Antetokounmpo 945
Paul Pierce 985

G. Antetokounmpo 413
Paul Pierce 579

G. Antetokounmpo 80
Paul Pierce 204

G. Antetokounmpo 105
Paul Pierce 105

G. Antetokounmpo 79
Paul Pierce 170

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .527
Paul Pierce .423

3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .261
Paul Pierce .355

Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .618
Paul Pierce .830

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

G. Antetokounmpo 31.7
(2022)
Paul Pierce 27.1
(2003)

G. Antetokounmpo 14.2
(2022)
Paul Pierce 9.0
(2003)

G. Antetokounmpo 6.8
(2022)
Paul Pierce 6.7
(2003)

G. Antetokounmpo 2.2
(2017)
Paul Pierce 2.1
(2003)

G. Antetokounmpo 2.0
(2019)
Paul Pierce 1.4
(2005)