Gary Payton vs. Ben Poquette Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ben Poquette 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.

Ben Poquette

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Gary Payton: 1990-91 to 2006-07
Ben Poquette: 1977-78 to 1986-87

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Gary Payton 1 Ben Poquette 0

NBA Seasons Gary Payton 17 Ben Poquette 10

Playoffs Played Gary Payton 15 Ben Poquette 1

All-Star Games Gary Payton 9 Ben Poquette 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Gary Payton 2 Ben Poquette 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Gary Payton 9 Ben Poquette 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Gary Payton 9 Ben Poquette 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Gary Payton 9 Ben Poquette 0

Defensive Player of The Year Gary Payton 1 Ben Poquette 0 *

Steals Leader Gary Payton 1 Ben Poquette 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 Ben Poquette 6.8

Rebounds Per Game Gary Payton 3.9 Ben Poquette 5.2

Assists Per Game Gary Payton 6.7 Ben Poquette 1.2

Steals Per Game Gary Payton 1.8 Ben Poquette 0.5

Blocks Per Game Gary Payton 0.2 Ben Poquette 1.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Gary Payton 21,813 Ben Poquette 4,899

Total Rebounds Gary Payton 5,269 Ben Poquette 3,731

Total Assists Gary Payton 8,966 Ben Poquette 872

Total Steals Gary Payton 2,445 Ben Poquette 384

Total Blocks Gary Payton 285 Ben Poquette 794

Total Games Gary Payton 1,335 Ben Poquette 718

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Gary Payton .466 Ben Poquette .483

3-Point Percentage Gary Payton .317 Ben Poquette .220 *

Free Throw Percentage Gary Payton .729 Ben Poquette .779

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Gary Payton 24.2 (2000) Ben Poquette 11.0 (1983)

Rebounds Per Game Gary Payton 6.5 (2000) Ben Poquette 7.7 (1981)

Assists Per Game Gary Payton 9.0 (2002) Ben Poquette 2.2 (1983)

Steals Per Game Gary Payton 2.9 (1996) Ben Poquette 0.9 (1983)

Blocks Per Game Gary Payton 0.3 (2001) Ben Poquette 2.1 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Gary Payton 14.0 Ben Poquette 7.5

Rebounds Per Game Gary Payton 3.7 Ben Poquette 3.5

Assists Per Game Gary Payton 5.3 Ben Poquette 0.3

Steals Per Game Gary Payton 1.4 Ben Poquette 0.5

Blocks Per Game Gary Payton 0.2 Ben Poquette 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Gary Payton 2,155 Ben Poquette 30

Total Rebounds Gary Payton 575 Ben Poquette 14

Total Assists Gary Payton 811 Ben Poquette 1

Total Steals Gary Payton 216 Ben Poquette 2

Total Blocks Gary Payton 32 Ben Poquette 6

Total Games Gary Payton 154 Ben Poquette 4

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Gary Payton .441 Ben Poquette .619

3-Point Percentage Gary Payton .315 Ben Poquette - *

Free Throw Percentage Gary Payton .706 Ben Poquette .800

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Gary Payton 25.8 (2000) Ben Poquette 7.5 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Gary Payton 8.6 (2002) Ben Poquette 3.5 (1985)

Assists Per Game Gary Payton 8.7 (2003) Ben Poquette 0.3 (1985)

Steals Per Game Gary Payton 2.2 (1997) Ben Poquette 0.5 (1985)

Blocks Per Game Gary Payton 0.4 (2002) Ben Poquette 1.5 (1985)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.