Mike Gale vs. Gary Payton Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Gary Payton and Mike Gale 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
Mike Gale:
1976-77 to 1981-82
Gary Payton:
1990-91 to 2006-07

NBA Championships and Seasons

Mike Gale0
Gary Payton1
Mike Gale6
Gary Payton17
Mike Gale5
Gary Payton15
Mike Gale0
Gary Payton9

Honors and Awards

Mike Gale0
Gary Payton2
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Mike Gale0
Gary Payton9
Mike Gale0
Gary Payton9
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Mike Gale0
Gary Payton9
Mike Gale0 *
Gary Payton1
Mike Gale0
Gary Payton1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Mike Gale 7.4
Gary Payton 16.3

Mike Gale 2.5
Gary Payton 3.9

Mike Gale 4.3
Gary Payton 6.7

Mike Gale 1.9
Gary Payton 1.8

Mike Gale 0.4
Gary Payton 0.2

Totals Stats

Mike Gale 3,372
Gary Payton 21,813

Mike Gale 1,122
Gary Payton 5,269

Mike Gale 1,965
Gary Payton 8,966

Mike Gale 840
Gary Payton 2,445

Mike Gale 163
Gary Payton 285

Mike Gale 453
Gary Payton 1,335

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Mike Gale .474
Gary Payton .466

3-Point Percentage
Mike Gale .160
*
Gary Payton .317

Free Throw Percentage
Mike Gale .825
Gary Payton .729

Best Season (no game minimum)

Mike Gale 10.3
(1977)
Gary Payton 24.2
(2000)

Mike Gale 3.3
(1977)
Gary Payton 6.5
(2000)

Mike Gale 5.8
(1977)
Gary Payton 9.0
(2002)

Mike Gale 2.3
(1977)
Gary Payton 2.9
(1996)

Mike Gale 0.6
(1977)
Gary Payton 0.3
(2001)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Mike Gale 7.1
Gary Payton 14.0

Mike Gale 2.7
Gary Payton 3.7

Mike Gale 4.4
Gary Payton 5.3

Mike Gale 1.3
Gary Payton 1.4

Mike Gale 0.4
Gary Payton 0.2

Totals Stats

Mike Gale 198
Gary Payton 2,155

Mike Gale 75
Gary Payton 575

Mike Gale 122
Gary Payton 811

Mike Gale 37
Gary Payton 216

Mike Gale 10
Gary Payton 32

Mike Gale 28
Gary Payton 154

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Mike Gale .416
Gary Payton .441

3-Point Percentage
Mike Gale .250
*
Gary Payton .315

Free Throw Percentage
Mike Gale .725
Gary Payton .706

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Mike Gale 11.0
(1977)
Gary Payton 25.8
(2000)

Mike Gale 5.0
(1977)
Gary Payton 8.6
(2002)

Mike Gale 5.3
(1980)
Gary Payton 8.7
(2003)

Mike Gale 2.0
(1977)
Gary Payton 2.2
(1997)

Mike Gale 1.0
(1977)
Gary Payton 0.4
(2002)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.