Gary Payton vs. Tyrus Thomas Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Tyrus 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
Tyrus Thomas:
2006-07 to 2014-15

NBA Championships and Seasons

Gary Payton1
Tyrus Thomas0
Gary Payton17
Tyrus Thomas8
Gary Payton15
Tyrus Thomas3
Gary Payton9
Tyrus Thomas0

Honors and Awards

Gary Payton2
Tyrus Thomas0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Gary Payton9
Tyrus Thomas0
Gary Payton9
Tyrus Thomas0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Gary Payton9
Tyrus Thomas0
Gary Payton1
Tyrus Thomas0
Gary Payton1
Tyrus Thomas0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Gary Payton 16.3
Tyrus Thomas 7.7

Gary Payton 3.9
Tyrus Thomas 4.8

Gary Payton 6.7
Tyrus Thomas 0.9

Gary Payton 1.8
Tyrus Thomas 0.8

Gary Payton 0.2
Tyrus Thomas 1.3

Totals Stats

Gary Payton 21,813
Tyrus Thomas 3,093

Gary Payton 5,269
Tyrus Thomas 1,938

Gary Payton 8,966
Tyrus Thomas 347

Gary Payton 2,445
Tyrus Thomas 328

Gary Payton 285
Tyrus Thomas 525

Gary Payton 1,335
Tyrus Thomas 402

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gary Payton .466
Tyrus Thomas .438

3-Point Percentage
Gary Payton .317
Tyrus Thomas .235

Free Throw Percentage
Gary Payton .729
Tyrus Thomas .732

Best Season (no game minimum)

Gary Payton 24.2
(2000)
Tyrus Thomas 10.8
(2009)

Gary Payton 6.5
(2000)
Tyrus Thomas 6.4
(2009)

Gary Payton 9.0
(2002)
Tyrus Thomas 1.2
(2008)

Gary Payton 2.9
(1996)
Tyrus Thomas 1.2
(2010)

Gary Payton 0.3
(2001)
Tyrus Thomas 1.9
(2009)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Gary Payton 14.0
Tyrus Thomas 7.3

Gary Payton 3.7
Tyrus Thomas 4.8

Gary Payton 5.3
Tyrus Thomas 0.7

Gary Payton 1.4
Tyrus Thomas 0.9

Gary Payton 0.2
Tyrus Thomas 1.3

Totals Stats

Gary Payton 2,155
Tyrus Thomas 153

Gary Payton 575
Tyrus Thomas 100

Gary Payton 811
Tyrus Thomas 14

Gary Payton 216
Tyrus Thomas 19

Gary Payton 32
Tyrus Thomas 27

Gary Payton 154
Tyrus Thomas 21

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gary Payton .441
Tyrus Thomas .457

3-Point Percentage
Gary Payton .315
Tyrus Thomas .000

Free Throw Percentage
Gary Payton .706
Tyrus Thomas .700

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Gary Payton 25.8
(2000)
Tyrus Thomas 9.6
(2009)

Gary Payton 8.6
(2002)
Tyrus Thomas 6.3
(2009)

Gary Payton 8.7
(2003)
Tyrus Thomas 0.9
(2009)

Gary Payton 2.2
(1997)
Tyrus Thomas 1.0
(2009)

Gary Payton 0.4
(2002)
Tyrus Thomas 2.9
(2009)