Paul George vs. John Lucas Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Lucas and Paul George 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

Paul George

vs.

John Lucas

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Paul George: 2010-11 to 2023-24
John Lucas: 1976-77 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Paul George 0 John Lucas 0

NBA Seasons Paul George 14 John Lucas 14

Playoffs Played Paul George 11 John Lucas 6

All-Star Games Paul George 9 John Lucas 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Paul George 1 John Lucas 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Paul George 6 John Lucas 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Paul George 2 John Lucas 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Paul George 4 John Lucas 0

Steals Leader Paul George 1 John Lucas 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Paul George 20.8 John Lucas 10.7

Rebounds Per Game Paul George 6.3 John Lucas 2.3

Assists Per Game Paul George 3.7 John Lucas 7.0

Steals Per Game Paul George 1.7 John Lucas 1.4

Blocks Per Game Paul George 0.4 John Lucas 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Paul George 18,032 John Lucas 9,951

Total Rebounds Paul George 5,465 John Lucas 2,151

Total Assists Paul George 3,191 John Lucas 6,454

Total Steals Paul George 1,464 John Lucas 1,273

Total Blocks Paul George 381 John Lucas 73

Total Games Paul George 867 John Lucas 928

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Paul George .440 John Lucas .449

3-Point Percentage Paul George .385 John Lucas .303 *

Free Throw Percentage Paul George .854 John Lucas .776

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Paul George 28.0 (2019) John Lucas 17.5 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Paul George 8.2 (2019) John Lucas 3.1 (1978)

Assists Per Game Paul George 5.7 (2022) John Lucas 10.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Paul George 2.2 (2019) John Lucas 2.0 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Paul George 0.6 (2013) John Lucas 0.2 (1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Paul George 21.2 John Lucas 11.2

Rebounds Per Game Paul George 7.5 John Lucas 2.1

Assists Per Game Paul George 4.1 John Lucas 4.9

Steals Per Game Paul George 1.5 John Lucas 1.2

Blocks Per Game Paul George 0.5 John Lucas 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Paul George 2,416 John Lucas 502

Total Rebounds Paul George 854 John Lucas 96

Total Assists Paul George 473 John Lucas 219

Total Steals Paul George 172 John Lucas 52

Total Blocks Paul George 62 John Lucas 6

Total Games Paul George 114 John Lucas 45

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Paul George .423 John Lucas .451

3-Point Percentage Paul George .352 John Lucas .261 *

Free Throw Percentage Paul George .826 John Lucas .746

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Paul George 28.6 (2019) John Lucas 15.6 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Paul George 9.6 (2021) John Lucas 4.2 (1985)

Assists Per Game Paul George 7.3 (2017) John Lucas 6.9 (1977)

Steals Per Game Paul George 2.2 (2014) John Lucas 2.0 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Paul George 2.0 (2011) John Lucas 0.3 (1977)

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