Wayne Cooper vs. Gary Payton Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Gary Payton and Wayne Cooper 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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Wayne Cooper:
1978-79 to 1991-92
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Gary Payton:
1990-91 to 2006-07
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Honors and Awards |
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| Wayne Cooper | 0 |
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| Gary Payton | 2 | |
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| Wayne Cooper | 0 |
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| Gary Payton | 9 | |
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| Wayne Cooper | 0 |
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| Gary Payton | 9 | |
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| Wayne Cooper | 0 |
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| Gary Payton | 9 | |
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| Wayne Cooper | 0 |
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| Gary Payton | 1 | |
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| Wayne Cooper | 0 |
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| Gary Payton | 1 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Wayne Cooper |
7.9 | | |
| Gary Payton |
16.3 | | |
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| Wayne Cooper |
6.2 | | |
| Gary Payton |
3.9 | | |
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| Wayne Cooper |
0.9 | | |
| Gary Payton |
6.7 | | |
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| Wayne Cooper |
0.3 | | |
| Gary Payton |
1.8 | | |
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| Wayne Cooper |
1.6 | | |
| Gary Payton |
0.2 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Wayne Cooper |
7,777 | | |
| Gary Payton |
21,813 | | |
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| Wayne Cooper |
6,095 | | |
| Gary Payton |
5,269 | | |
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| Wayne Cooper |
852 | | |
| Gary Payton |
8,966 | | |
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| Wayne Cooper |
295 | | |
| Gary Payton |
2,445 | | |
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| Wayne Cooper |
1,535 | | |
| Gary Payton |
285 | | |
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| Wayne Cooper |
984 | | |
| Gary Payton |
1,335 | | |
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Percentages |
| Wayne Cooper |
.457 | | |
| Gary Payton |
.466 | | |
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| Wayne Cooper |
.146 | | 
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| Gary Payton |
.317 | | |
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| Wayne Cooper |
.736 | | |
| Gary Payton |
.729 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Wayne Cooper |
13.1 | | (1986) | |
| Gary Payton |
24.2 | | (2000) | |
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| Wayne Cooper |
7.9 | | (1985) | |
| Gary Payton |
6.5 | | (2000) | |
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| Wayne Cooper |
1.5 | | (1982) | |
| Gary Payton |
9.0 | | (2002) | |
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| Wayne Cooper |
0.5 | | (1986) | |
| Gary Payton |
2.9 | | (1996) | |
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| Wayne Cooper |
2.9 | | (1986) | |
| Gary Payton |
0.3 | | (2001) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Wayne Cooper |
5.9 | | |
| Gary Payton |
14.0 | | |
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| Wayne Cooper |
4.8 | | |
| Gary Payton |
3.7 | | |
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| Wayne Cooper |
0.8 | | |
| Gary Payton |
5.3 | | |
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| Wayne Cooper |
0.3 | | |
| Gary Payton |
1.4 | | |
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| Wayne Cooper |
1.3 | | |
| Gary Payton |
0.2 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Wayne Cooper |
434 | | |
| Gary Payton |
2,155 | | |
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| Wayne Cooper |
356 | | |
| Gary Payton |
575 | | |
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| Wayne Cooper |
56 | | |
| Gary Payton |
811 | | |
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| Wayne Cooper |
22 | | |
| Gary Payton |
216 | | |
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| Wayne Cooper |
96 | | |
| Gary Payton |
32 | | |
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| Wayne Cooper |
74 | | |
| Gary Payton |
154 | | |
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Percentages |
| Wayne Cooper |
.445 | | |
| Gary Payton |
.441 | | |
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| Wayne Cooper |
.000 | |
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| Gary Payton |
.315 | | |
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| Wayne Cooper |
.709 | | |
| Gary Payton |
.706 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Wayne Cooper |
12.4 | | (1983) | |
| Gary Payton |
25.8 | | (2000) | |
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| Wayne Cooper |
8.0 | | (1983) | |
| Gary Payton |
8.6 | | (2002) | |
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| Wayne Cooper |
1.3 | | (1985) | |
| Gary Payton |
8.7 | | (2003) | |
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| Wayne Cooper |
0.5 | | (1985) | |
| Gary Payton |
2.2 | | (1997) | |
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| Wayne Cooper |
2.4 | | (1985) | |
| Gary Payton |
0.4 | | (2002) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
