John Lucas vs. Chris Paul Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Chris Paul and John Lucas 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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John Lucas:
1976-77 to 1989-90
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Chris Paul:
2005-06 to 2023-24
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NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| John Lucas |
10.7 | | |
| Chris Paul |
17.5 | | |
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| John Lucas |
2.3 | | |
| Chris Paul |
4.5 | | |
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| John Lucas |
7.0 | | |
| Chris Paul |
9.4 | | |
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| John Lucas |
1.4 | | |
| Chris Paul |
2.1 | | |
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| John Lucas |
0.1 | | |
| Chris Paul |
0.2 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| John Lucas |
9,951 | | |
| Chris Paul |
22,288 | | |
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| John Lucas |
2,151 | | |
| Chris Paul |
5,682 | | |
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| John Lucas |
6,454 | | |
| Chris Paul |
11,894 | | |
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| John Lucas |
1,273 | | |
| Chris Paul |
2,614 | | |
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| John Lucas |
73 | | |
| Chris Paul |
200 | | |
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| John Lucas |
928 | | |
| Chris Paul |
1,272 | | |
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Percentages |
| John Lucas |
.449 | | |
| Chris Paul |
.471 | | |
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| John Lucas |
.303 | | 
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| Chris Paul |
.369 | | |
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| John Lucas |
.776 | | |
| Chris Paul |
.870 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| John Lucas |
17.5 | | (1987) | |
| Chris Paul |
22.8 | | (2009) | |
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| John Lucas |
3.1 | | (1978) | |
| Chris Paul |
5.5 | | (2009) | |
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| John Lucas |
10.7 | | (1984) | |
| Chris Paul |
11.6 | | (2008) | |
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| John Lucas |
2.0 | | (1978) | |
| Chris Paul |
2.8 | | (2009) | |
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| John Lucas |
0.2 | | (1977) | |
| Chris Paul |
0.4 | | (2023) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| John Lucas |
11.2 | | |
| Chris Paul |
20.0 | | |
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| John Lucas |
2.1 | | |
| Chris Paul |
4.9 | | |
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| John Lucas |
4.9 | | |
| Chris Paul |
8.3 | | |
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| John Lucas |
1.2 | | |
| Chris Paul |
1.9 | | |
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| John Lucas |
0.1 | | |
| Chris Paul |
0.2 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| John Lucas |
502 | | |
| Chris Paul |
2,981 | | |
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| John Lucas |
96 | | |
| Chris Paul |
730 | | |
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| John Lucas |
219 | | |
| Chris Paul |
1,233 | | |
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| John Lucas |
52 | | |
| Chris Paul |
287 | | |
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| John Lucas |
6 | | |
| Chris Paul |
31 | | |
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| John Lucas |
45 | | |
| Chris Paul |
149 | | |
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Percentages |
| John Lucas |
.451 | | |
| Chris Paul |
.484 | | |
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| John Lucas |
.261 | |
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| Chris Paul |
.373 | | |
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| John Lucas |
.746 | | |
| Chris Paul |
.854 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| John Lucas |
15.6 | | (1987) | |
| Chris Paul |
25.3 | | (2017) | |
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| John Lucas |
4.2 | | (1985) | |
| Chris Paul |
7.4 | | (2020) | |
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| John Lucas |
6.9 | | (1977) | |
| Chris Paul |
11.5 | | (2011) | |
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| John Lucas |
2.0 | | (1977) | |
| Chris Paul |
2.8 | | (2014) | |
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| John Lucas |
0.3 | | (1977) | |
| Chris Paul |
0.7 | | (2023) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
