Gary Payton vs. Isiah Thomas Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Isiah Thomas and Gary Payton that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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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
Gary Payton:
1990-91 to 2006-07
Isiah Thomas:
1981-82 to 1993-94

NBA Championships and Seasons

Gary Payton1
Isiah Thomas2
Gary Payton17
Isiah Thomas13
Gary Payton15
Isiah Thomas9
Gary Payton9
Isiah Thomas12

Honors and Awards

Gary Payton0
Isiah Thomas1
Gary Payton2
Isiah Thomas3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Gary Payton9
Isiah Thomas5
Gary Payton9
Isiah Thomas0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Gary Payton9
Isiah Thomas0
Gary Payton1
Isiah Thomas0
*
Gary Payton0
Isiah Thomas1
Gary Payton1
Isiah Thomas0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Gary Payton 16.3
Isiah Thomas 19.2

Gary Payton 3.9
Isiah Thomas 3.6

Gary Payton 6.7
Isiah Thomas 9.3

Gary Payton 1.8
Isiah Thomas 1.9

Gary Payton 0.2
Isiah Thomas 0.3

Totals Stats

Gary Payton 21,813
Isiah Thomas 18,822

Gary Payton 5,269
Isiah Thomas 3,478

Gary Payton 8,966
Isiah Thomas 9,061

Gary Payton 2,445
Isiah Thomas 1,861

Gary Payton 285
Isiah Thomas 249

Gary Payton 1,335
Isiah Thomas 979

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gary Payton .466
Isiah Thomas .452

3-Point Percentage
Gary Payton .317
Isiah Thomas .290

Free Throw Percentage
Gary Payton .729
Isiah Thomas .759

Best Season (no game minimum)

Gary Payton 24.2
(2000)
Isiah Thomas 22.9
(1983)

Gary Payton 6.5
(2000)
Isiah Thomas 4.5
(1985)

Gary Payton 9.0
(2002)
Isiah Thomas 13.9
(1985)

Gary Payton 2.9
(1996)
Isiah Thomas 2.5
(1984)

Gary Payton 0.3
(2001)
Isiah Thomas 0.4
(1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Gary Payton 14.0
Isiah Thomas 20.4

Gary Payton 3.7
Isiah Thomas 4.7

Gary Payton 5.3
Isiah Thomas 8.9

Gary Payton 1.4
Isiah Thomas 2.1

Gary Payton 0.2
Isiah Thomas 0.3

Totals Stats

Gary Payton 2,155
Isiah Thomas 2,261

Gary Payton 575
Isiah Thomas 524

Gary Payton 811
Isiah Thomas 987

Gary Payton 216
Isiah Thomas 234

Gary Payton 32
Isiah Thomas 38

Gary Payton 154
Isiah Thomas 111

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gary Payton .441
Isiah Thomas .441

3-Point Percentage
Gary Payton .315
Isiah Thomas .346

Free Throw Percentage
Gary Payton .706
Isiah Thomas .769

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Gary Payton 25.8
(2000)
Isiah Thomas 26.5
(1986)

Gary Payton 8.6
(2002)
Isiah Thomas 5.5
(1986)

Gary Payton 8.7
(2003)
Isiah Thomas 12.0
(1986)

Gary Payton 2.2
(1997)
Isiah Thomas 2.9
(1988)

Gary Payton 0.4
(2002)
Isiah Thomas 1.2
(1984)