Gary Payton vs. Kelly Tripucka Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Kelly Tripucka and Gary Payton 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
Gary Payton:
1990-91 to 2006-07
Kelly Tripucka:
1981-82 to 1990-91

NBA Championships and Seasons

Gary Payton1
Kelly Tripucka0
Gary Payton17
Kelly Tripucka10
Gary Payton15
Kelly Tripucka5
Gary Payton9
Kelly Tripucka2

Honors and Awards

Gary Payton2
Kelly Tripucka0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Gary Payton9
Kelly Tripucka0
Gary Payton9
Kelly Tripucka0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Gary Payton9
Kelly Tripucka0
Gary Payton1
Kelly Tripucka0
*
Gary Payton1
Kelly Tripucka0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Gary Payton 16.3
Kelly Tripucka 17.2

Gary Payton 3.9
Kelly Tripucka 3.8

Gary Payton 6.7
Kelly Tripucka 3.0

Gary Payton 1.8
Kelly Tripucka 1.0

Gary Payton 0.2
Kelly Tripucka 0.2

Totals Stats

Gary Payton 21,813
Kelly Tripucka 12,142

Gary Payton 5,269
Kelly Tripucka 2,703

Gary Payton 8,966
Kelly Tripucka 2,090

Gary Payton 2,445
Kelly Tripucka 678

Gary Payton 285
Kelly Tripucka 137

Gary Payton 1,335
Kelly Tripucka 707

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gary Payton .466
Kelly Tripucka .473

3-Point Percentage
Gary Payton .317
Kelly Tripucka .361

Free Throw Percentage
Gary Payton .729
Kelly Tripucka .849

Best Season (no game minimum)

Gary Payton 24.2
(2000)
Kelly Tripucka 26.5
(1983)

Gary Payton 6.5
(2000)
Kelly Tripucka 5.4
(1982)

Gary Payton 9.0
(2002)
Kelly Tripucka 4.1
(1983)

Gary Payton 2.9
(1996)
Kelly Tripucka 1.2
(1989)

Gary Payton 0.3
(2001)
Kelly Tripucka 0.3
(1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Gary Payton 14.0
Kelly Tripucka 15.6

Gary Payton 3.7
Kelly Tripucka 3.7

Gary Payton 5.3
Kelly Tripucka 2.3

Gary Payton 1.4
Kelly Tripucka 0.9

Gary Payton 0.2
Kelly Tripucka 0.2

Totals Stats

Gary Payton 2,155
Kelly Tripucka 391

Gary Payton 575
Kelly Tripucka 93

Gary Payton 811
Kelly Tripucka 57

Gary Payton 216
Kelly Tripucka 22

Gary Payton 32
Kelly Tripucka 5

Gary Payton 154
Kelly Tripucka 25

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gary Payton .441
Kelly Tripucka .462

3-Point Percentage
Gary Payton .315
Kelly Tripucka .000

Free Throw Percentage
Gary Payton .706
Kelly Tripucka .856

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Gary Payton 25.8
(2000)
Kelly Tripucka 27.4
(1984)

Gary Payton 8.6
(2002)
Kelly Tripucka 5.8
(1986)

Gary Payton 8.7
(2003)
Kelly Tripucka 3.2
(1985)

Gary Payton 2.2
(1997)
Kelly Tripucka 2.2
(1984)

Gary Payton 0.4
(2002)
Kelly Tripucka 0.5
(1986)