James Harden vs. Chris Paul Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Chris Paul and James Harden 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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James Harden:
2009-10 to 2023-24
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Chris Paul:
2005-06 to 2023-24
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NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| James Harden |
24.1 | | |
| Chris Paul |
17.5 | | |
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| James Harden |
5.6 | | |
| Chris Paul |
4.5 | | |
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| James Harden |
7.1 | | |
| Chris Paul |
9.4 | | |
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| James Harden |
1.5 | | |
| Chris Paul |
2.1 | | |
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| James Harden |
0.6 | | |
| Chris Paul |
0.2 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| James Harden |
25,885 | | |
| Chris Paul |
22,288 | | |
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| James Harden |
6,017 | | |
| Chris Paul |
5,682 | | |
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| James Harden |
7,629 | | |
| Chris Paul |
11,894 | | |
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| James Harden |
1,597 | | |
| Chris Paul |
2,614 | | |
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| James Harden |
600 | | |
| Chris Paul |
200 | | |
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| James Harden |
1,072 | | |
| Chris Paul |
1,272 | | |
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Percentages |
| James Harden |
.441 | | |
| Chris Paul |
.471 | | |
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| James Harden |
.364 | | |
| Chris Paul |
.369 | | |
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| James Harden |
.861 | | |
| Chris Paul |
.870 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| James Harden |
36.1 | | (2019) | |
| Chris Paul |
22.8 | | (2009) | |
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| James Harden |
8.1 | | (2017) | |
| Chris Paul |
5.5 | | (2009) | |
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| James Harden |
11.2 | | (2017) | |
| Chris Paul |
11.6 | | (2008) | |
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| James Harden |
2.0 | | (2019) | |
| Chris Paul |
2.8 | | (2009) | |
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| James Harden |
0.9 | | (2020) | |
| Chris Paul |
0.4 | | (2023) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| James Harden |
22.7 | | |
| Chris Paul |
20.0 | | |
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| James Harden |
5.5 | | |
| Chris Paul |
4.9 | | |
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| James Harden |
6.3 | | |
| Chris Paul |
8.3 | | |
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| James Harden |
1.7 | | |
| Chris Paul |
1.9 | | |
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| James Harden |
0.5 | | |
| Chris Paul |
0.2 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| James Harden |
3,637 | | |
| Chris Paul |
2,981 | | |
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| James Harden |
883 | | |
| Chris Paul |
730 | | |
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| James Harden |
1,013 | | |
| Chris Paul |
1,233 | | |
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| James Harden |
267 | | |
| Chris Paul |
287 | | |
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| James Harden |
85 | | |
| Chris Paul |
31 | | |
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| James Harden |
160 | | |
| Chris Paul |
149 | | |
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Percentages |
| James Harden |
.424 | | |
| Chris Paul |
.484 | | |
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| James Harden |
.338 | | |
| Chris Paul |
.373 | | |
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| James Harden |
.869 | | |
| Chris Paul |
.854 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| James Harden |
31.6 | | (2019) | |
| Chris Paul |
25.3 | | (2017) | |
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| James Harden |
6.8 | | (2019) | |
| Chris Paul |
7.4 | | (2020) | |
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| James Harden |
8.6 | | (2022) | |
| Chris Paul |
11.5 | | (2011) | |
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| James Harden |
2.4 | | (2016) | |
| Chris Paul |
2.8 | | (2014) | |
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| James Harden |
1.0 | | (2013) | |
| Chris Paul |
0.7 | | (2023) | |
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