Chris Paul vs. Gary Payton Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Gary Payton and Chris Paul 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Chris Paul:
2005-06 to 2023-24
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Gary Payton:
1990-91 to 2006-07
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NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Chris Paul |
17.5 | | |
| Gary Payton |
16.3 | | |
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| Chris Paul |
4.5 | | |
| Gary Payton |
3.9 | | |
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| Chris Paul |
9.4 | | |
| Gary Payton |
6.7 | | |
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| Chris Paul |
2.1 | | |
| Gary Payton |
1.8 | | |
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| Chris Paul |
0.2 | | |
| Gary Payton |
0.2 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Chris Paul |
22,288 | | |
| Gary Payton |
21,813 | | |
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| Chris Paul |
5,682 | | |
| Gary Payton |
5,269 | | |
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| Chris Paul |
11,894 | | |
| Gary Payton |
8,966 | | |
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| Chris Paul |
2,614 | | |
| Gary Payton |
2,445 | | |
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| Chris Paul |
200 | | |
| Gary Payton |
285 | | |
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| Chris Paul |
1,272 | | |
| Gary Payton |
1,335 | | |
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Percentages |
| Chris Paul |
.471 | | |
| Gary Payton |
.466 | | |
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| Chris Paul |
.369 | | |
| Gary Payton |
.317 | | |
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| Chris Paul |
.870 | | |
| Gary Payton |
.729 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Chris Paul |
22.8 | | (2009) | |
| Gary Payton |
24.2 | | (2000) | |
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| Chris Paul |
5.5 | | (2009) | |
| Gary Payton |
6.5 | | (2000) | |
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| Chris Paul |
11.6 | | (2008) | |
| Gary Payton |
9.0 | | (2002) | |
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| Chris Paul |
2.8 | | (2009) | |
| Gary Payton |
2.9 | | (1996) | |
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| Chris Paul |
0.4 | | (2023) | |
| Gary Payton |
0.3 | | (2001) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Chris Paul |
20.0 | | |
| Gary Payton |
14.0 | | |
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| Chris Paul |
4.9 | | |
| Gary Payton |
3.7 | | |
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| Chris Paul |
8.3 | | |
| Gary Payton |
5.3 | | |
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| Chris Paul |
1.9 | | |
| Gary Payton |
1.4 | | |
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| Chris Paul |
0.2 | | |
| Gary Payton |
0.2 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Chris Paul |
2,981 | | |
| Gary Payton |
2,155 | | |
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| Chris Paul |
730 | | |
| Gary Payton |
575 | | |
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| Chris Paul |
1,233 | | |
| Gary Payton |
811 | | |
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| Chris Paul |
287 | | |
| Gary Payton |
216 | | |
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| Chris Paul |
31 | | |
| Gary Payton |
32 | | |
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| Chris Paul |
149 | | |
| Gary Payton |
154 | | |
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Percentages |
| Chris Paul |
.484 | | |
| Gary Payton |
.441 | | |
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| Chris Paul |
.373 | | |
| Gary Payton |
.315 | | |
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| Chris Paul |
.854 | | |
| Gary Payton |
.706 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Chris Paul |
25.3 | | (2017) | |
| Gary Payton |
25.8 | | (2000) | |
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| Chris Paul |
7.4 | | (2020) | |
| Gary Payton |
8.6 | | (2002) | |
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| Chris Paul |
11.5 | | (2011) | |
| Gary Payton |
8.7 | | (2003) | |
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| Chris Paul |
2.8 | | (2014) | |
| Gary Payton |
2.2 | | (1997) | |
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| Chris Paul |
0.7 | | (2023) | |
| Gary Payton |
0.4 | | (2002) | |
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