Adrian Dantley vs. Gary Payton Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Gary Payton and Adrian Dantley 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
Adrian Dantley:
1976-77 to 1990-91
Gary Payton:
1990-91 to 2006-07

NBA Championships and Seasons

Adrian Dantley0
Gary Payton1
Adrian Dantley15
Gary Payton17
Adrian Dantley7
Gary Payton15
Adrian Dantley6
Gary Payton9

Honors and Awards

Adrian Dantley0
Gary Payton2
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Adrian Dantley2
Gary Payton9
Adrian Dantley0
Gary Payton9
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Adrian Dantley0
Gary Payton9
Adrian Dantley0 *
Gary Payton1
Adrian Dantley2
Gary Payton0
Adrian Dantley0
Gary Payton1
Adrian Dantley1
Gary Payton0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Adrian Dantley 24.3
Gary Payton 16.3

Adrian Dantley 5.7
Gary Payton 3.9

Adrian Dantley 3.0
Gary Payton 6.7

Adrian Dantley 1.0
Gary Payton 1.8

Adrian Dantley 0.2
Gary Payton 0.2

Totals Stats

Adrian Dantley 23,177
Gary Payton 21,813

Adrian Dantley 5,455
Gary Payton 5,269

Adrian Dantley 2,830
Gary Payton 8,966

Adrian Dantley 944
Gary Payton 2,445

Adrian Dantley 150
Gary Payton 285

Adrian Dantley 955
Gary Payton 1,335

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Adrian Dantley .540
Gary Payton .466

3-Point Percentage
Adrian Dantley .171
*
Gary Payton .317

Free Throw Percentage
Adrian Dantley .818
Gary Payton .729

Best Season (no game minimum)

Adrian Dantley 30.7
(1983)
Gary Payton 24.2
(2000)

Adrian Dantley 7.8
(1978)
Gary Payton 6.5
(2000)

Adrian Dantley 4.8
(1983)
Gary Payton 9.0
(2002)

Adrian Dantley 1.5
(1978)
Gary Payton 2.9
(1996)

Adrian Dantley 0.3
(1978)
Gary Payton 0.3
(2001)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Adrian Dantley 21.3
Gary Payton 14.0

Adrian Dantley 5.4
Gary Payton 3.7

Adrian Dantley 2.3
Gary Payton 5.3

Adrian Dantley 0.9
Gary Payton 1.4

Adrian Dantley 0.1
Gary Payton 0.2

Totals Stats

Adrian Dantley 1,558
Gary Payton 2,155

Adrian Dantley 395
Gary Payton 575

Adrian Dantley 169
Gary Payton 811

Adrian Dantley 69
Gary Payton 216

Adrian Dantley 6
Gary Payton 32

Adrian Dantley 73
Gary Payton 154

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Adrian Dantley .525
Gary Payton .441

3-Point Percentage
Adrian Dantley .000
*
Gary Payton .315

Free Throw Percentage
Adrian Dantley .796
Gary Payton .706

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Adrian Dantley 32.2
(1984)
Gary Payton 25.8
(2000)

Adrian Dantley 8.3
(1978)
Gary Payton 8.6
(2002)

Adrian Dantley 4.2
(1984)
Gary Payton 8.7
(2003)

Adrian Dantley 1.7
(1978)
Gary Payton 2.2
(1997)

Adrian Dantley 1.0
(1978)
Gary Payton 0.4
(2002)

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