hoops datahoops dataCareer statistics for Chris Paul (2006-2026) and Karl Malone (1986-2004) side by side, with an interactive chart to compare any stat by age across regular season and playoffs.
| Career | Chris Paul | Karl Malone |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 1,370 | 1,476 |
| Career Points | 23,058 | 36,928 |
| Points Per Game | 16.8 | 25.0 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 4.4 | 10.1 |
| Assists Per Game | 9.2 | 3.6 |
| Field Goal % | 46.9% | 51.6% |
| 3-Point % | 37.0% | 27.4% |
| True Shooting % | 58.0% | 57.7% |
Karl Malone scored more career points, 36,928 to 23,058, in the NBA regular season.
Karl Malone averaged more points per game for his career, 25.0 PPG to 16.8 PPG.
Karl Malone averaged more rebounds per game, 10.1 RPG to 4.4 RPG.
Chris Paul averaged more assists per game, 9.2 APG to 3.6 APG.
Chris Paul shot better from three for his career, 37.0% to 27.4%.
Chris Paul posted the higher career true shooting percentage, 58.0% to 57.7%.