Anthony Davis vs. Elfrid Payton Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Elfrid Payton and Anthony Davis 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Anthony Davis:
2012-13 to 2023-24
Elfrid Payton:
2014-15 to 2021-22

NBA Championships and Seasons

Anthony Davis1
Elfrid Payton0
Anthony Davis12
Elfrid Payton8
Anthony Davis5
Elfrid Payton2
Anthony Davis1 *
Elfrid Payton0
*
Anthony Davis9
Elfrid Payton0

Honors and Awards

Anthony Davis4
Elfrid Payton0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Davis4
Elfrid Payton0
Anthony Davis2
Elfrid Payton0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Davis4
Elfrid Payton0
Anthony Davis3
Elfrid Payton0
Anthony Davis1 *
Elfrid Payton0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 24.1
Elfrid Payton 10.1

Anthony Davis 10.6
Elfrid Payton 4.0

Anthony Davis 2.5
Elfrid Payton 5.7

Anthony Davis 1.3
Elfrid Payton 1.2

Anthony Davis 2.3
Elfrid Payton 0.3

Totals Stats

Anthony Davis 17,521
Elfrid Payton 5,036

Anthony Davis 7,725
Elfrid Payton 2,007

Anthony Davis 1,808
Elfrid Payton 2,867

Anthony Davis 964
Elfrid Payton 588

Anthony Davis 1,691
Elfrid Payton 151

Anthony Davis 728
Elfrid Payton 500

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis .522
Elfrid Payton .447

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis .299
Elfrid Payton .287

Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis .795
Elfrid Payton .623

Best Season (no game minimum)

Anthony Davis 28.1
(2018)
Elfrid Payton 12.8
(2017)

Anthony Davis 12.6
(2024)
Elfrid Payton 5.2
(2019)

Anthony Davis 3.9
(2019)
Elfrid Payton 7.6
(2019)

Anthony Davis 1.6
(2019)
Elfrid Payton 1.7
(2015)

Anthony Davis 2.9
(2015)
Elfrid Payton 0.5
(2017)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 25.9
Elfrid Payton 1.3

Anthony Davis 11.4
Elfrid Payton 0.0

Anthony Davis 2.7
Elfrid Payton 1.0

Anthony Davis 1.3
Elfrid Payton 0.3

Anthony Davis 2.2
Elfrid Payton 0.0

Totals Stats

Anthony Davis 1,427
Elfrid Payton 5

Anthony Davis 627
Elfrid Payton 0

Anthony Davis 150
Elfrid Payton 4

Anthony Davis 74
Elfrid Payton 1

Anthony Davis 121
Elfrid Payton 0

Anthony Davis 55
Elfrid Payton 4

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis .533
Elfrid Payton .250

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis .327
Elfrid Payton -

Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis .841
Elfrid Payton .500

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Anthony Davis 31.5
(2015)
Elfrid Payton 2.0
(2022)

Anthony Davis 14.1
(2023)
Elfrid Payton 0.0
(2022)

Anthony Davis 3.5
(2020)
Elfrid Payton 1.5
(2022)

Anthony Davis 2.0
(2018)
Elfrid Payton 0.5
(2021)

Anthony Davis 3.1
(2023)
Elfrid Payton 0.0
(2022)