In this blog, we will be discussing the matchup between Allen Iverson and Chris Paul. Both of these players are considered to be among the best in the world, and it should be a very exciting matchup to watch. We will be breaking down each player's strengths and weaknesses and predicting who will come out on top.
Let's find out with RedsArmy...
Allen Iverson Vs Chris Paul
NBA Championships and Seasons
|
Allen Iverson |
Chris Paul |
NBA Championships |
0 |
0 |
NBA Seasons |
14 |
17 |
Playoffs Played |
8 |
14 |
All-Star Games |
11 |
12 |
Honors and Awards
|
Allen Iverson |
Chris Paul |
Season MVP |
1 |
0 |
All-NBA First Team |
3 |
4 |
All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) |
7 |
11 |
All-Defensive 1st Team |
0 |
7 |
All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) |
0 |
9 |
Scoring Leader |
4 |
0 |
Assists Leader |
0 |
5 |
Steals Leader |
3 |
6 |
Rookie of The Year |
1 |
1 |
Chris Paul vs Allen Iverson Stats
Allen Iverson |
Career |
Chris Paul |
914 |
Games Played |
1,155 |
901 |
Games Started |
1,155 |
37,584 |
Minutes Played |
39,896 |
8,467 |
Field Goals Made |
7,398 |
19,906 |
Field Goals Attempted |
15,634 |
42.5% |
Field Goal Percentage |
47.3% |
1,059 |
3-Pointers Made |
1,544 |
3,383 |
3-Pointers Attempted |
4,187 |
31.3% |
3-Point Percentage |
36.9% |
7,408 |
2-Pointers Made |
5,854 |
16,523 |
2-Pointers Attempted |
11,447 |
44.8% |
2-Point Percentage |
51.1% |
45.2% |
eFG% |
52.3% |
6,375 |
Free Throws Made |
4,596 |
8,168 |
Free Throws Attempted |
5,275 |
78.0% |
Free Throw Percentage |
87.1% |
745 |
Offensive Rebounds |
714 |
2,649 |
Defensive Rebounds |
4,492 |
3,394 |
Total Rebounds |
5,206 |
5,624 |
Assists |
10,977 |
1,983 |
Steals |
2,453 |
164 |
Blocks |
172 |
3,262 |
Turnovers |
2,774 |
1,777 |
Personal Fouls |
2,8 |
24,368 |
Points Scored |
20,936 |
26.7 |
Points Per Game |
18.1 |
41.1 |
Minutes Per Game |
34.5 |
6.2 |
Assists Per Game |
9.5 |
3.7 |
Rebounds Per Game |
4.5 |
23.3 |
Points Per 36 Minutes |
18.9 |
3.3 |
Rebounds Per 36 Minutes |
4.7 |
5.4 |
Assists Per 36 Minutes |
9.9 |
In terms of per-game statistics, Iverson averaged 4.0 assists and 2.8 rebounds. He has 1,983 steals, 164 blocks, and 5,624 assists in his career.
Iverson finished his career with 3,394 rebounds, including 2,649 defensive and 745 offensive. While he had a
45.2% effective field goal percentage, he also had 1,777 violations and 3,262 turnovers.
Iverson made 6,375 of his 8,168 shots from the free throw line, which had him sitting at a clip of 78.0%. By making 7,408 out of 16,523 two-pointers, he had an average of 44.8%. He had a 31.3% three-point shooting percentage by making 1,059 of 3,383 attempts from downtown. Iverson had a 42.5% shooting percentage by making 8,467 baskets out of 19,906 attempts.
In his career, he averaged 23.3 points per 36 minutes while also grabbing 3.3 rebounds and dishing out 5.4 assists. Iverson has appeared in 901 games,
averaging 26.7 points per game and scoring 24,368 points in all. Allen Iverson appeared in 914 NBA games and logged 37,584 minutes in those games.
In terms of passing the ball,
Paul has 10,977 assists to go along with 2,453 steals and 172 blocks. He averages 4.4 rebounds and 10.8 assists per game. In his NBA career, he has collected 5,206 total boards, including 4,492 on the defensive end and 714 on the offensive end.
He has stepped onto the floor with an effective FG rate of 52.3%, as well as 2,774 giveaways and 2,800 personal fouls. Paul has compiled an 87.1% rate at the charity stripe by converting 4,596 out of his 5,275 shot attempts. He has a 51.1% two-point shooting percentage, having converted 5,854 of 11,447 shots.
Having attempted 4,187 shots from a distance during his NBA career, he had a shooting percentage of 36.9%, converting 1,544 of them. Paul has a shot% of 47.3% and has buried 7,398 of his 15,634 attempts.
He averages 9.9 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and 18.9 points per 36 minutes.
Paul has scored 20,936 points in his career, is averaging 18.1 points per game, and has started 1,155 games. Chris Paul has accounted for 39,896 mins and has hit the court in 1,155 battles thus far in his career.
Allen Iverson – 2009-10 |
Most Recent Season |
Chris Paul – 2021-22 |
28 |
Games Played |
65 |
24 |
Games Started |
65 |
865 |
Minutes Played |
2,139 |
136 |
Field Goals Made |
363 |
316 |
Field Goals Attempted |
736 |
43.0% |
Field Goal Percentage |
49.3% |
9 |
3-Pointers Made |
63 |
25 |
3-Pointers Attempted |
199 |
36.0% |
3-Point Percentage |
31.7% |
127 |
2-Pointers Made |
300 |
291 |
2-Pointers Attempted |
537 |
43.6% |
2-Point Percentage |
55.9% |
44.5% |
eFG% |
53.6% |
104 |
Free Throws Made |
169 |
131 |
Free Throws Attempted |
202 |
79.4% |
Free Throw Percentage |
83.7% |
16 |
Offensive Rebounds |
22 |
63 |
Defensive Rebounds |
261 |
79 |
Total Rebounds |
283 |
113 |
Assists |
702 |
19 |
Steals |
121 |
2 |
Blocks |
20 |
64 |
Turnovers |
153 |
48 |
Personal Fouls |
134 |
385 |
Points Scored |
958 |
13.8 |
Points Per Game |
14.7 |
30.9 |
Minutes Per Game |
32.9 |
4.0 |
Assists Per Game |
10.8 |
2.8 |
Rebounds Per Game |
4.4 |
16.0 |
Points Per 36 Minutes |
16.1 |
3.3 |
Rebounds Per 36 Minutes |
4.8 |
4.7 |
Assists Per 36 Minutes |
11.8 |
Iverson averaged 2.82 rebounds and 4.04 assists per game. Iverson had 113 assists, 19 steals, and two blocks in his final season. Iverson had 79 boards in his final season, 16 of which were offensive and 63 of which were defensive. Allen Iverson had an eFG% of 44.5% last season, a t
urnover rate of 64.5%, and 48 violations.
When it came to free throw attempts, Iverson had a conversion percentage of 79.4%, making 104 out of 131 attempts. He buried 127 of 291 shots from 2 points, giving him a 2-point percentage of 43.6%. Iverson made 9 of 25 three-point attempts, giving him a 36.0% three-point percentage.
Iverson had a field goal percentage of 43.0%, converting 136 of 316 shots attempted.
Iverson averaged 16.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per 36 minutes. In 28 games, he scored 385 points and averaged 13.8 points per game. Allen Iverson started 24 games and logged 865 minutes of playing time.
Paul is averaging 10.8 assists and 4.4 rebounds per game. Paul has 20 blocks to go along with 702 assists and 121 steals. When it comes to rebounding, Paul has 22 offensive rebounds and 261 defensive rebounds for a total of 283 rebounds. Chris Paul has 134 violations on his record this season, as well as 153 turnovers and a 53.6% effective field goal rate.
Paul has buried 169 of his 202 charity stripe tries, giving him an 83.7% success rate. He has a two-point percentage of 55.9% after making 300 of 537 shots. In terms of three-point shooting, Paul has a rate of 31.7%, having made 63 of 199 attempts. Paul has made 363 of 736 attempts and has a 49.3% field goal percentage.
In 36 minutes, Paul averages 16.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 11.8 assists. He has 958 points and an average of 14.7 points per game in 65 games played. Chris Paul has played 2,139 minutes this season and has been selected as a starter in 65 games.
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FAQs
Is Chris Paul Hall of Famer?
He's a surefire future Hall of Famer. He ranks third behind Magic Johnson and John Stockton on the NBA assists per game list. He holds the record for most consecutive games with a steal (108) and is the only player in NBA history to lead the league in assists and steals in two straight seasons.
How many finals did Chris Paul lose?
Chris Paul has now lost five playoff series after his team went up 2-0 after two games — extending his already NBA record for most blown 2-0 leads in playoff history. No player has ever blown 2-0 series leads in their postseason care.
Conclusion
In short, Iverson vs Chris Paul are two of the best basketball players of all time. They are both amazing scorers and playmakers. Iverson is a bit more explosive, and Paul is a bit more crafty. Both players have won MVP awards, and both have been All-Stars multiple times. Iverson is a bit taller, and Paul is a bit faster. Overall, they are both great players, and it is hard to choose who is better.