Gary Payton vs. Mike Woodson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Mike Woodson 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

Gary Payton

vs.

Mike Woodson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Gary Payton: 1990-91 to 2006-07
Mike Woodson: 1980-81 to 1990-91

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Gary Payton 1 Mike Woodson 0

NBA Seasons Gary Payton 17 Mike Woodson 11

Playoffs Played Gary Payton 15 Mike Woodson 5

All-Star Games Gary Payton 9 Mike Woodson 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Gary Payton 2 Mike Woodson 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Gary Payton 9 Mike Woodson 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Gary Payton 9 Mike Woodson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Gary Payton 9 Mike Woodson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Gary Payton 1 Mike Woodson 0 *

Steals Leader Gary Payton 1 Mike Woodson 0

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Gary Payton 16.3 Mike Woodson 14.0

Rebounds Per Game Gary Payton 3.9 Mike Woodson 2.3

Assists Per Game Gary Payton 6.7 Mike Woodson 2.3

Steals Per Game Gary Payton 1.8 Mike Woodson 1.2

Blocks Per Game Gary Payton 0.2 Mike Woodson 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Gary Payton 21,813 Mike Woodson 10,981

Total Rebounds Gary Payton 5,269 Mike Woodson 1,838

Total Assists Gary Payton 8,966 Mike Woodson 1,822

Total Steals Gary Payton 2,445 Mike Woodson 952

Total Blocks Gary Payton 285 Mike Woodson 275

Total Games Gary Payton 1,335 Mike Woodson 786

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Gary Payton .466 Mike Woodson .466

3-Point Percentage Gary Payton .317 Mike Woodson .271

Free Throw Percentage Gary Payton .729 Mike Woodson .813

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Gary Payton 24.2 (2000) Mike Woodson 18.2 (1983)

Rebounds Per Game Gary Payton 6.5 (2000) Mike Woodson 3.1 (1983)

Assists Per Game Gary Payton 9.0 (2002) Mike Woodson 3.4 (1988)

Steals Per Game Gary Payton 2.9 (1996) Mike Woodson 1.7 (1982)

Blocks Per Game Gary Payton 0.3 (2001) Mike Woodson 0.7 (1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Gary Payton 14.0 Mike Woodson 12.2

Rebounds Per Game Gary Payton 3.7 Mike Woodson 2.3

Assists Per Game Gary Payton 5.3 Mike Woodson 2.6

Steals Per Game Gary Payton 1.4 Mike Woodson 0.8

Blocks Per Game Gary Payton 0.2 Mike Woodson 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Gary Payton 2,155 Mike Woodson 158

Total Rebounds Gary Payton 575 Mike Woodson 30

Total Assists Gary Payton 811 Mike Woodson 34

Total Steals Gary Payton 216 Mike Woodson 10

Total Blocks Gary Payton 32 Mike Woodson 4

Total Games Gary Payton 154 Mike Woodson 13

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Gary Payton .441 Mike Woodson .399

3-Point Percentage Gary Payton .315 Mike Woodson .231

Free Throw Percentage Gary Payton .706 Mike Woodson .902

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Gary Payton 25.8 (2000) Mike Woodson 18.7 (1986)

Rebounds Per Game Gary Payton 8.6 (2002) Mike Woodson 3.7 (1986)

Assists Per Game Gary Payton 8.7 (2003) Mike Woodson 4.5 (1989)

Steals Per Game Gary Payton 2.2 (1997) Mike Woodson 1.3 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Gary Payton 0.4 (2002) Mike Woodson 0.7 (1986)