John Shumate vs. Zion Williamson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Zion Williamson and John Shumate 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

John Shumate

vs.

Zion Williamson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
John Shumate: 1975-76 to 1980-81
Zion Williamson: 2019-20 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships John Shumate 0 Zion Williamson 0

NBA Seasons John Shumate 5 Zion Williamson 4

Playoffs Played John Shumate 2 Zion Williamson 0

All-Star Games John Shumate 0 Zion Williamson 2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game John Shumate 12.3 Zion Williamson 24.7

Rebounds Per Game John Shumate 7.5 Zion Williamson 6.5

Assists Per Game John Shumate 1.8 Zion Williamson 4.1

Steals Per Game John Shumate 1.0 Zion Williamson 1.0

Blocks Per Game John Shumate 0.7 Zion Williamson 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points John Shumate 3,920 Zion Williamson 4,542

Total Rebounds John Shumate 2,388 Zion Williamson 1,199

Total Assists John Shumate 574 Zion Williamson 761

Total Steals John Shumate 323 Zion Williamson 182

Total Blocks John Shumate 224 Zion Williamson 111

Total Games John Shumate 318 Zion Williamson 184

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage John Shumate .516 Zion Williamson .592

3-Point Percentage John Shumate .000 * Zion Williamson .341

Free Throw Percentage John Shumate .720 Zion Williamson .695

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game John Shumate 15.1 (1977) Zion Williamson 27.0 (2021)

Rebounds Per Game John Shumate 9.5 (1977) Zion Williamson 7.2 (2021)

Assists Per Game John Shumate 2.3 (1978) Zion Williamson 5.0 (2024)

Steals Per Game John Shumate 1.2 (1977) Zion Williamson 1.1 (2023)

Blocks Per Game John Shumate 1.1 (1977) Zion Williamson 0.7 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game John Shumate 12.3 Zion Williamson -

Rebounds Per Game John Shumate 7.5 Zion Williamson -

Assists Per Game John Shumate 2.5 Zion Williamson -

Steals Per Game John Shumate 1.1 Zion Williamson -

Blocks Per Game John Shumate 1.4 Zion Williamson -

Totals Stats

Total Points John Shumate 148 Zion Williamson -

Total Rebounds John Shumate 90 Zion Williamson -

Total Assists John Shumate 30 Zion Williamson -

Total Steals John Shumate 13 Zion Williamson -

Total Blocks John Shumate 17 Zion Williamson -

Total Games John Shumate 12 Zion Williamson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage John Shumate .563 Zion Williamson -

3-Point Percentage John Shumate - * Zion Williamson -

Free Throw Percentage John Shumate .537 Zion Williamson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game John Shumate 14.1 (1976) Zion Williamson -

Rebounds Per Game John Shumate 8.6 (1976) Zion Williamson -

Assists Per Game John Shumate 2.8 (1976) Zion Williamson -

Steals Per Game John Shumate 1.3 (1980) Zion Williamson -

Blocks Per Game John Shumate 1.4 (1976) Zion Williamson -

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