John Lucas vs. Gary Payton Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Gary Payton and John Lucas 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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John Lucas:
1976-77 to 1989-90
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Gary Payton:
1990-91 to 2006-07
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Honors and Awards |
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| John Lucas | 0 |
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| Gary Payton | 1 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| John Lucas |
10.7 | | |
| Gary Payton |
16.3 | | |
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| John Lucas |
2.3 | | |
| Gary Payton |
3.9 | | |
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| John Lucas |
7.0 | | |
| Gary Payton |
6.7 | | |
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| John Lucas |
1.4 | | |
| Gary Payton |
1.8 | | |
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| John Lucas |
0.1 | | |
| Gary Payton |
0.2 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| John Lucas |
9,951 | | |
| Gary Payton |
21,813 | | |
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| John Lucas |
2,151 | | |
| Gary Payton |
5,269 | | |
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| John Lucas |
6,454 | | |
| Gary Payton |
8,966 | | |
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| John Lucas |
1,273 | | |
| Gary Payton |
2,445 | | |
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| John Lucas |
73 | | |
| Gary Payton |
285 | | |
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| John Lucas |
928 | | |
| Gary Payton |
1,335 | | |
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Percentages |
| John Lucas |
.449 | | |
| Gary Payton |
.466 | | |
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| John Lucas |
.303 | | 
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| Gary Payton |
.317 | | |
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| John Lucas |
.776 | | |
| Gary Payton |
.729 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| John Lucas |
17.5 | | (1987) | |
| Gary Payton |
24.2 | | (2000) | |
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| John Lucas |
3.1 | | (1978) | |
| Gary Payton |
6.5 | | (2000) | |
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| John Lucas |
10.7 | | (1984) | |
| Gary Payton |
9.0 | | (2002) | |
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| John Lucas |
2.0 | | (1978) | |
| Gary Payton |
2.9 | | (1996) | |
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| John Lucas |
0.2 | | (1977) | |
| Gary Payton |
0.3 | | (2001) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| John Lucas |
11.2 | | |
| Gary Payton |
14.0 | | |
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| John Lucas |
2.1 | | |
| Gary Payton |
3.7 | | |
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| John Lucas |
4.9 | | |
| Gary Payton |
5.3 | | |
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| John Lucas |
1.2 | | |
| Gary Payton |
1.4 | | |
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| John Lucas |
0.1 | | |
| Gary Payton |
0.2 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| John Lucas |
502 | | |
| Gary Payton |
2,155 | | |
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| John Lucas |
96 | | |
| Gary Payton |
575 | | |
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| John Lucas |
219 | | |
| Gary Payton |
811 | | |
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| John Lucas |
52 | | |
| Gary Payton |
216 | | |
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| John Lucas |
6 | | |
| Gary Payton |
32 | | |
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| John Lucas |
45 | | |
| Gary Payton |
154 | | |
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Percentages |
| John Lucas |
.451 | | |
| Gary Payton |
.441 | | |
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| John Lucas |
.261 | |
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| Gary Payton |
.315 | | |
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| John Lucas |
.746 | | |
| Gary Payton |
.706 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| John Lucas |
15.6 | | (1987) | |
| Gary Payton |
25.8 | | (2000) | |
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| John Lucas |
4.2 | | (1985) | |
| Gary Payton |
8.6 | | (2002) | |
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| John Lucas |
6.9 | | (1977) | |
| Gary Payton |
8.7 | | (2003) | |
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| John Lucas |
2.0 | | (1977) | |
| Gary Payton |
2.2 | | (1997) | |
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| John Lucas |
0.3 | | (1977) | |
| Gary Payton |
0.4 | | (2002) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
