Gary Payton vs. John Williamson Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Williamson and Gary Payton 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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Gary Payton:
1990-91 to 2006-07
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John Williamson:
1976-77 to 1980-81
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Honors and Awards |
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| Gary Payton | 2 |
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| John Williamson | 0 | |
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| Gary Payton | 1 |
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| John Williamson | 0 | |
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| Gary Payton | 1 |
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| John Williamson | 0 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Gary Payton |
16.3 | | |
| John Williamson |
20.1 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
3.9 | | |
| John Williamson |
2.5 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
6.7 | | |
| John Williamson |
2.8 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
1.8 | | |
| John Williamson |
1.1 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
0.2 | | |
| John Williamson |
0.2 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Gary Payton |
21,813 | | |
| John Williamson |
5,802 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
5,269 | | |
| John Williamson |
722 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
8,966 | | |
| John Williamson |
813 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
2,445 | | |
| John Williamson |
330 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
285 | | |
| John Williamson |
55 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
1,335 | | |
| John Williamson |
288 | | |
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Percentages |
| Gary Payton |
.466 | | |
| John Williamson |
.449 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
.317 | | |
| John Williamson |
.293 | |   *
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| Gary Payton |
.729 | | |
| John Williamson |
.833 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Gary Payton |
24.2 | | (2000) | |
| John Williamson |
23.7 | | (1978) | |
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| Gary Payton |
6.5 | | (2000) | |
| John Williamson |
3.0 | | (1978) | |
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| Gary Payton |
9.0 | | (2002) | |
| John Williamson |
3.4 | | (1979) | |
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| Gary Payton |
2.9 | | (1996) | |
| John Williamson |
1.5 | | (1977) | |
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| Gary Payton |
0.3 | | (2001) | |
| John Williamson |
0.3 | | (1980) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Gary Payton |
14.0 | | |
| John Williamson |
21.5 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
3.7 | | |
| John Williamson |
2.0 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
5.3 | | |
| John Williamson |
2.3 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
1.4 | | |
| John Williamson |
1.0 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
0.2 | | |
| John Williamson |
0.0 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Gary Payton |
2,155 | | |
| John Williamson |
86 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
575 | | |
| John Williamson |
8 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
811 | | |
| John Williamson |
9 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
216 | | |
| John Williamson |
4 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
32 | | |
| John Williamson |
0 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
154 | | |
| John Williamson |
4 | | |
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Percentages |
| Gary Payton |
.441 | | |
| John Williamson |
.420 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
.315 | | |
| John Williamson |
.333 | |  *
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| Gary Payton |
.706 | | |
| John Williamson |
.842 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Gary Payton |
25.8 | | (2000) | |
| John Williamson |
29.5 | | (1979) | |
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| Gary Payton |
8.6 | | (2002) | |
| John Williamson |
3.0 | | (1979) | |
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| Gary Payton |
8.7 | | (2003) | |
| John Williamson |
4.0 | | (1979) | |
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| Gary Payton |
2.2 | | (1997) | |
| John Williamson |
2.0 | | (1979) | |
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| Gary Payton |
0.4 | | (2002) | |
| John Williamson |
0.0 | | (1980) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
