Paul Arizin vs. George Mikan Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars George Mikan and Paul Arizin that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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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
Paul Arizin:
1950-51 to 1961-62
George Mikan:
1948-49 to 1955-56

NBA Championships and Seasons

Paul Arizin1
George Mikan5
Paul Arizin10
George Mikan7
Paul Arizin8
George Mikan7
Paul Arizin10
George Mikan4

Honors and Awards

Paul Arizin3
George Mikan6
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Paul Arizin4
George Mikan6
Paul Arizin2
George Mikan3
Paul Arizin0
George Mikan1
*
* Notes: Rebounds started to be recorded in 1950-51.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Paul Arizin 22.8
George Mikan 23.1

Paul Arizin 8.6
George Mikan 13.4

*
Paul Arizin 2.3
George Mikan 2.8

Paul Arizin -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **
Paul Arizin -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Paul Arizin 16,266
George Mikan 10,156

Paul Arizin 6,129
George Mikan 4,167

*
Paul Arizin 1,665
George Mikan 1,245

Paul Arizin -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **
Paul Arizin -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **
Paul Arizin 713
George Mikan 439

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Paul Arizin .421
George Mikan .404

3-Point Percentage
Paul Arizin -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Paul Arizin .810
George Mikan .782

Best Season (no game minimum)

Paul Arizin 26.4
(1959)
George Mikan 28.4
(1951)

Paul Arizin 11.3
(1952)
George Mikan 14.4
(1953)

*
Paul Arizin 2.9
(1955)
George Mikan 3.6
(1949)

Paul Arizin -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **
Paul Arizin -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Paul Arizin 24.2
George Mikan 24.0

Paul Arizin 8.2
George Mikan 13.9

*
Paul Arizin 2.6
George Mikan 2.2

Paul Arizin -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **
Paul Arizin -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Paul Arizin 1,186
George Mikan 1,680

Paul Arizin 404
George Mikan 665

*
Paul Arizin 128
George Mikan 155

Paul Arizin -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **
Paul Arizin -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **
Paul Arizin 49
George Mikan 70

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Paul Arizin .411
George Mikan .404

3-Point Percentage
Paul Arizin -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Paul Arizin .829
George Mikan .786

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Paul Arizin 28.9
(1956)
George Mikan 31.3
(1950)

Paul Arizin 12.7
(1952)
George Mikan 15.9
(1952)

*
Paul Arizin 4.0
(1961)
George Mikan 3.0
(1950)

Paul Arizin -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **
Paul Arizin -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **
Notes: * Rebounds started to be recorded in 1950-51. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.