Wardell Jackson vs. Gary Payton Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Gary Payton and Wardell Jackson 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Wardell Jackson:
1974-75 to 1974-75
Gary Payton:
1990-91 to 2006-07

NBA Championships and Seasons

Wardell Jackson0
Gary Payton1
Wardell Jackson1
Gary Payton17
Wardell Jackson0
Gary Payton15
Wardell Jackson0
Gary Payton9

Honors and Awards

Wardell Jackson0
Gary Payton2
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Wardell Jackson0
Gary Payton9
Wardell Jackson0
Gary Payton9
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Wardell Jackson0
Gary Payton9
Wardell Jackson0 *
Gary Payton1
Wardell Jackson0
Gary Payton1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Wardell Jackson 4.3
Gary Payton 16.3

Wardell Jackson 2.4
Gary Payton 3.9

Wardell Jackson 0.5
Gary Payton 6.7

Wardell Jackson 0.5
Gary Payton 1.8

Wardell Jackson 0.1
Gary Payton 0.2

Totals Stats

Wardell Jackson 243
Gary Payton 21,813

Wardell Jackson 133
Gary Payton 5,269

Wardell Jackson 30
Gary Payton 8,966

Wardell Jackson 26
Gary Payton 2,445

Wardell Jackson 5
Gary Payton 285

Wardell Jackson 56
Gary Payton 1,335

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wardell Jackson .397
Gary Payton .466

3-Point Percentage
Wardell Jackson -
n/a **
Gary Payton .317

Free Throw Percentage
Wardell Jackson .718
Gary Payton .729

Best Season (no game minimum)

Wardell Jackson 4.3
(1975)
Gary Payton 24.2
(2000)

Wardell Jackson 2.4
(1975)
Gary Payton 6.5
(2000)

Wardell Jackson 0.5
(1975)
Gary Payton 9.0
(2002)

Wardell Jackson 0.5
(1975)
Gary Payton 2.9
(1996)

Wardell Jackson 0.1
(1975)
Gary Payton 0.3
(2001)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Wardell Jackson -
Gary Payton 14.0

Wardell Jackson -
Gary Payton 3.7

Wardell Jackson -
Gary Payton 5.3

Wardell Jackson -
Gary Payton 1.4

Wardell Jackson -
Gary Payton 0.2

Totals Stats

Wardell Jackson -
Gary Payton 2,155

Wardell Jackson -
Gary Payton 575

Wardell Jackson -
Gary Payton 811

Wardell Jackson -
Gary Payton 216

Wardell Jackson -
Gary Payton 32

Wardell Jackson 0
Gary Payton 154

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wardell Jackson -
Gary Payton .441

3-Point Percentage
Wardell Jackson -
n/a **
Gary Payton .315

Free Throw Percentage
Wardell Jackson -
Gary Payton .706

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Wardell Jackson -
Gary Payton 25.8
(2000)

Wardell Jackson -
Gary Payton 8.6
(2002)

Wardell Jackson -
Gary Payton 8.7
(2003)

Wardell Jackson -
Gary Payton 2.2
(1997)

Wardell Jackson -
Gary Payton 0.4
(2002)

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.