Gary Payton vs. Zion Williamson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Zion Williamson 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Gary Payton:
1990-91 to 2006-07
Zion Williamson:
2019-20 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Gary Payton1
Zion Williamson0
Gary Payton17
Zion Williamson4
Gary Payton15
Zion Williamson0
Gary Payton9
Zion Williamson2

Honors and Awards

Gary Payton2
Zion Williamson0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Gary Payton9
Zion Williamson0
Gary Payton9
Zion Williamson0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Gary Payton9
Zion Williamson0
Gary Payton1
Zion Williamson0
Gary Payton1
Zion Williamson0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Gary Payton 16.3
Zion Williamson 24.7

Gary Payton 3.9
Zion Williamson 6.6

Gary Payton 6.7
Zion Williamson 4.1

Gary Payton 1.8
Zion Williamson 0.9

Gary Payton 0.2
Zion Williamson 0.6

Totals Stats

Gary Payton 21,813
Zion Williamson 4,352

Gary Payton 5,269
Zion Williamson 1,154

Gary Payton 8,966
Zion Williamson 720

Gary Payton 2,445
Zion Williamson 165

Gary Payton 285
Zion Williamson 102

Gary Payton 1,335
Zion Williamson 176

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gary Payton .466
Zion Williamson .599

3-Point Percentage
Gary Payton .317
Zion Williamson .346

Free Throw Percentage
Gary Payton .729
Zion Williamson .695

Best Season (no game minimum)

Gary Payton 24.2
(2000)
Zion Williamson 27.0
(2021)

Gary Payton 6.5
(2000)
Zion Williamson 7.2
(2021)

Gary Payton 9.0
(2002)
Zion Williamson 5.0
(2024)

Gary Payton 2.9
(1996)
Zion Williamson 1.1
(2023)

Gary Payton 0.3
(2001)
Zion Williamson 0.6
(2021)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Gary Payton 14.0
Zion Williamson -

Gary Payton 3.7
Zion Williamson -

Gary Payton 5.3
Zion Williamson -

Gary Payton 1.4
Zion Williamson -

Gary Payton 0.2
Zion Williamson -

Totals Stats

Gary Payton 2,155
Zion Williamson -

Gary Payton 575
Zion Williamson -

Gary Payton 811
Zion Williamson -

Gary Payton 216
Zion Williamson -

Gary Payton 32
Zion Williamson -

Gary Payton 154
Zion Williamson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gary Payton .441
Zion Williamson -

3-Point Percentage
Gary Payton .315
Zion Williamson -

Free Throw Percentage
Gary Payton .706
Zion Williamson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Gary Payton 25.8
(2000)
Zion Williamson -

Gary Payton 8.6
(2002)
Zion Williamson -

Gary Payton 8.7
(2003)
Zion Williamson -

Gary Payton 2.2
(1997)
Zion Williamson -

Gary Payton 0.4
(2002)
Zion Williamson -