Andrew Nicholson vs. Gary Payton Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Gary Payton and Andrew Nicholson 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

Andrew Nicholson

vs.

Gary Payton

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Andrew Nicholson: 2012-13 to 2016-17
Gary Payton: 1990-91 to 2006-07

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Andrew Nicholson 0 Gary Payton 1

NBA Seasons Andrew Nicholson 5 Gary Payton 17

Playoffs Played Andrew Nicholson 0 Gary Payton 15

All-Star Games Andrew Nicholson 0 Gary Payton 9

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Andrew Nicholson 0 Gary Payton 2

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Andrew Nicholson 0 Gary Payton 9

All-Defensive 1st Team Andrew Nicholson 0 Gary Payton 9

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Andrew Nicholson 0 Gary Payton 9

Defensive Player of The Year Andrew Nicholson 0 Gary Payton 1

Steals Leader Andrew Nicholson 0 Gary Payton 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Andrew Nicholson 6.0 Gary Payton 16.3

Rebounds Per Game Andrew Nicholson 3.0 Gary Payton 3.9

Assists Per Game Andrew Nicholson 0.4 Gary Payton 6.7

Steals Per Game Andrew Nicholson 0.3 Gary Payton 1.8

Blocks Per Game Andrew Nicholson 0.3 Gary Payton 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Andrew Nicholson 1,700 Gary Payton 21,813

Total Rebounds Andrew Nicholson 857 Gary Payton 5,269

Total Assists Andrew Nicholson 126 Gary Payton 8,966

Total Steals Andrew Nicholson 74 Gary Payton 2,445

Total Blocks Andrew Nicholson 95 Gary Payton 285

Total Games Andrew Nicholson 285 Gary Payton 1,335

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Andrew Nicholson .467 Gary Payton .466

3-Point Percentage Andrew Nicholson .321 Gary Payton .317

Free Throw Percentage Andrew Nicholson .773 Gary Payton .729

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Andrew Nicholson 7.8 (2013) Gary Payton 24.2 (2000)

Rebounds Per Game Andrew Nicholson 3.6 (2016) Gary Payton 6.5 (2000)

Assists Per Game Andrew Nicholson 0.6 (2013) Gary Payton 9.0 (2002)

Steals Per Game Andrew Nicholson 0.4 (2017) Gary Payton 2.9 (1996)

Blocks Per Game Andrew Nicholson 0.4 (2013) Gary Payton 0.3 (2001)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Andrew Nicholson - Gary Payton 14.0

Rebounds Per Game Andrew Nicholson - Gary Payton 3.7

Assists Per Game Andrew Nicholson - Gary Payton 5.3

Steals Per Game Andrew Nicholson - Gary Payton 1.4

Blocks Per Game Andrew Nicholson - Gary Payton 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Andrew Nicholson - Gary Payton 2,155

Total Rebounds Andrew Nicholson - Gary Payton 575

Total Assists Andrew Nicholson - Gary Payton 811

Total Steals Andrew Nicholson - Gary Payton 216

Total Blocks Andrew Nicholson - Gary Payton 32

Total Games Andrew Nicholson 0 Gary Payton 154

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Andrew Nicholson - Gary Payton .441

3-Point Percentage Andrew Nicholson - Gary Payton .315

Free Throw Percentage Andrew Nicholson - Gary Payton .706

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Andrew Nicholson - Gary Payton 25.8 (2000)

Rebounds Per Game Andrew Nicholson - Gary Payton 8.6 (2002)

Assists Per Game Andrew Nicholson - Gary Payton 8.7 (2003)

Steals Per Game Andrew Nicholson - Gary Payton 2.2 (1997)

Blocks Per Game Andrew Nicholson - Gary Payton 0.4 (2002)