Gary Payton vs. Ricky Sobers Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ricky Sobers 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Gary Payton:
1990-91 to 2006-07
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Ricky Sobers:
1975-76 to 1985-86
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Honors and Awards |
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| Gary Payton | 2 |
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| Ricky Sobers | 0 | |
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| Gary Payton | 1 |
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| Ricky Sobers | 0 | |
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| Gary Payton | 1 |
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| Ricky Sobers | 0 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Gary Payton |
16.3 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
13.3 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
3.9 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
2.6 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
6.7 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
4.3 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
1.8 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
1.3 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
0.2 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
0.2 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Gary Payton |
21,813 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
10,902 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
5,269 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
2,132 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
8,966 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
3,525 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
2,445 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
1,085 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
285 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
161 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
1,335 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
821 | | |
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Percentages |
| Gary Payton |
.466 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
.459 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
.317 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
.291 | |   *
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| Gary Payton |
.729 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
.843 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Gary Payton |
24.2 | | (2000) | |
| Ricky Sobers |
18.2 | | (1978) | |
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| Gary Payton |
6.5 | | (2000) | |
| Ricky Sobers |
4.1 | | (1978) | |
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| Gary Payton |
9.0 | | (2002) | |
| Ricky Sobers |
7.4 | | (1978) | |
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| Gary Payton |
2.9 | | (1996) | |
| Ricky Sobers |
2.2 | | (1978) | |
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| Gary Payton |
0.3 | | (2001) | |
| Ricky Sobers |
0.3 | | (1983) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Gary Payton |
14.0 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
13.3 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
3.7 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
2.7 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
5.3 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
4.0 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
1.4 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
0.9 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
0.2 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
0.3 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Gary Payton |
2,155 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
387 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
575 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
79 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
811 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
117 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
216 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
27 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
32 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
8 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
154 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
29 | | |
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Percentages |
| Gary Payton |
.441 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
.455 | | |
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| Gary Payton |
.315 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
.250 | | *
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| Gary Payton |
.706 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
.835 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Gary Payton |
25.8 | | (2000) | |
| Ricky Sobers |
15.3 | | (1984) | |
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| Gary Payton |
8.6 | | (2002) | |
| Ricky Sobers |
3.3 | | (1976) | |
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| Gary Payton |
8.7 | | (2003) | |
| Ricky Sobers |
4.2 | | (1976) | |
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| Gary Payton |
2.2 | | (1997) | |
| Ricky Sobers |
1.3 | | (1984) | |
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| Gary Payton |
0.4 | | (2002) | |
| Ricky Sobers |
0.5 | | (1984) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
