Major Jones vs. Gary Payton Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Gary Payton and Major Jones 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
2025-26
Major Jones:
1979-80 to 1984-85
Gary Payton:
1990-91 to 2006-07

NBA Championships and Seasons

Major Jones0
Gary Payton1
Major Jones6
Gary Payton17
Major Jones3
Gary Payton15
Major Jones0
Gary Payton9

Honors and Awards

Major Jones0
Gary Payton2
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Major Jones0
Gary Payton9
Major Jones0
Gary Payton9
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Major Jones0
Gary Payton9
Major Jones0 *
Gary Payton1
Major Jones0
Gary Payton1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Major Jones 4.4
Gary Payton 16.3

Major Jones 3.5
Gary Payton 3.9

Major Jones 0.6
Gary Payton 6.7

Major Jones 0.4
Gary Payton 1.8

Major Jones 0.5
Gary Payton 0.2

Totals Stats

Major Jones 1,643
Gary Payton 21,813

Major Jones 1,323
Gary Payton 5,269

Major Jones 215
Gary Payton 8,966

Major Jones 133
Gary Payton 2,445

Major Jones 169
Gary Payton 285

Major Jones 374
Gary Payton 1,335

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Major Jones .490
Gary Payton .466

3-Point Percentage
Major Jones .111
Gary Payton .317

Free Throw Percentage
Major Jones .586
Gary Payton .729

Best Season (no game minimum)

Major Jones 5.7
(1983)
Gary Payton 24.2
(2000)

Major Jones 4.6
(1980)
Gary Payton 6.5
(2000)

Major Jones 0.8
(1980)
Gary Payton 9.0
(2002)

Major Jones 0.6
(1980)
Gary Payton 2.9
(1996)

Major Jones 0.8
(1980)
Gary Payton 0.3
(2001)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Major Jones 2.7
Gary Payton 14.0

Major Jones 2.1
Gary Payton 3.7

Major Jones 0.5
Gary Payton 5.3

Major Jones 0.2
Gary Payton 1.4

Major Jones 0.2
Gary Payton 0.2

Totals Stats

Major Jones 52
Gary Payton 2,155

Major Jones 40
Gary Payton 575

Major Jones 9
Gary Payton 811

Major Jones 3
Gary Payton 216

Major Jones 4
Gary Payton 32

Major Jones 19
Gary Payton 154

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Major Jones .550
Gary Payton .441

3-Point Percentage
Major Jones -
Gary Payton .315

Free Throw Percentage
Major Jones .571
Gary Payton .706

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Major Jones 4.7
(1980)
Gary Payton 25.8
(2000)

Major Jones 3.7
(1980)
Gary Payton 8.6
(2002)

Major Jones 0.7
(1980)
Gary Payton 8.7
(2003)

Major Jones 0.3
(1981)
Gary Payton 2.2
(1997)

Major Jones 0.3
(1980)
Gary Payton 0.4
(2002)