Gary Payton vs. Andrew Wiggins: NBA Rankings Comparison
The ultimate statistical showdown: compare Gary Payton and Andrew Wiggins all-time NBA rankings. Explore their historical standing across total and per-game stats, regular season and playoffs. Who ranks higher?
This in-depth analysis goes beyond basic career numbers to provide an unparalleled look at where Gary Payton, with a career spanning 17 seasons from 1991 to 2007, and Andrew Wiggins, with 12 seasons played from 2015 to 2026, stand among the league's historical elite..
Dive into a meticulous breakdown of their positions in every major statistical category—from scoring, rebounding and assists to steals, blocks, triple-doubles, and rankings by points thresholds—across both regular season and their entire playoff careers. Our comprehensive tables offer side-by-side rankings, value comparisons, and key differences, ensuring you have all the definitive data to assess their historical impact.
First, review a concise summary of how they rank in NBA history in the main categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks) for both total and per-game stats, and below, you can then explore in detail all their stats and their historical rankings.
Gary Payton vs. Andrew Wiggins | ||||
Career Totals |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Gary Payton | Andrew Wiggins | Gary Payton | Andrew Wiggins | |
| Points | 39th | 188th | 58th | +300th |
| Rebounds | 255th | +300th | 158th | +300th |
| Assists | 11th | +300th | 29th | +300th |
| Steals | 5th | +300th | 30th | +300th |
| Blocks | +300th | 276th | 299th | 208th |
| Years | 17 | 12 | 15 | 4 |
Gary Payton vs. Andrew Wiggins | ||||
Career Per Game |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Gary Payton | Andrew Wiggins | Gary Payton | Andrew Wiggins | |
| Points | 206th | 120th | +300th | 205th |
| Rebounds | +300th | +300th | +300th | 285th |
| Assists | 39th | +300th | 90th | +300th |
| Steals | 25th | +300th | 101st | +300th |
| Blocks | +300th | +300th | +300th | 143rd |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Gary Payton | Andrew Wiggins | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 39th | 188th | 149 | 21,813 vs. 14,227 | 7,586 |
| Rebounds | 255th | +300th | +45 | 5,269 vs. 3,443 | 1,826 |
| Assists | 11th | +300th | +289 | 8,966 vs. 1,763 | 7,203 |
| Steals | 5th | +300th | +295 | 2,445 vs. 747 | 1,698 |
| Blocks | +300th | 276th | +24 | 285 vs. 522 | 237 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 265th | +300th | +35 | 1,392 vs. 1,003 | 389 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 180th | +300th | +120 | 3,877 vs. 2,440 | 1,437 |
| Field Goals Made | 26th | 198th | 172 | 8,708 vs. 5,285 | 3,423 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 30th | 172nd | 142 | 18,698 vs. 11,757 | 6,941 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 126th | 121st | 5 | 1,132 vs. 1,152 | 20 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 82nd | 110th | 28 | 3,570 vs. 3,235 | 335 |
| Free Throws Made | 142nd | 255th | 113 | 3,265 vs. 2,505 | 760 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 116th | 234th | 118 | 4,480 vs. 3,456 | 1,024 |
Games and Years: | Gary Payton | Andrew Wiggins | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 18th | +300th | 1,335 vs. 770 | 565 | |
| Seasons | 58th | +300th | 17 vs. 12 | 5 | |
Triple-Doubles: | Gary Payton | Andrew Wiggins | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | 45th | 275th | 230 | 15 vs. 1 | 14 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Gary Payton | Andrew Wiggins | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 139th | 99th | 40 | 6 vs. 10 | 4 |
| 50+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Gary Payton | Andrew Wiggins | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 58th | +300th | +242 | 2,155 vs. 705 | 1,450 |
| Rebounds | 158th | +300th | +142 | 575 vs. 277 | 298 |
| Assists | 29th | +300th | +271 | 811 vs. 84 | 727 |
| Steals | 30th | +300th | +270 | 216 vs. 36 | 180 |
| Blocks | 299th | 208th | 91 | 32 vs. 45 | 13 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 152nd | 289th | 137 | 148 vs. 87 | 61 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 120th | +300th | +180 | 427 vs. 190 | 237 |
| Field Goals Made | 50th | +300th | +250 | 855 vs. 272 | 583 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 48th | +300th | +252 | 1,938 vs. 597 | 1,341 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 70th | 198th | 128 | 137 vs. 68 | 69 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 56th | 182nd | 126 | 435 vs. 210 | 225 |
| Free Throws Made | 137th | +300th | +163 | 308 vs. 93 | 215 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 122nd | +300th | +178 | 436 vs. 142 | 294 |
Games and Years: | Gary Payton | Andrew Wiggins | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 42nd | +300th | 154 vs. 44 | 110 | |
| Playoffs | 17th | +300th | 15 vs. 4 | 11 | |
Triple-Doubles: | Gary Payton | Andrew Wiggins | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | 31st | +300th | 2 vs. 0 | 2 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Gary Payton | Andrew Wiggins | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Gary Payton | Andrew Wiggins | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 206th | 120th | 86 | 16.34 vs. 18.48 | 2.14 |
| Rebounds per game | +300th | +300th | 3.95 vs. 4.47 | 0.52 | |
| Assists per game | 39th | +300th | +261 | 6.72 vs. 2.29 | 4.43 |
| Steals per game | 25th | +300th | +275 | 1.83 vs. 0.97 | 0.86 |
| Blocks per game | +300th | +300th | 0.21 vs. 0.68 | 0.46 | |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | +300th | +300th | 1.04 vs. 1.30 | 0.26 | |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | +300th | +300th | 2.90 vs. 3.17 | 0.26 | |
| Field Goals Made per game | 175th | 137th | 38 | 6.52 vs. 6.86 | 0.34 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 183rd | 107th | 76 | 14.01 vs. 15.27 | 1.26 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +300th | 178th | +122 | 0.85 vs. 1.50 | 0.65 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | +300th | 109th | +191 | 2.67 vs. 4.20 | 1.53 |
| Free Throws Made per game | +300th | 224th | +76 | 2.45 vs. 3.25 | 0.81 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | +300th | 184th | +116 | 3.36 vs. 4.49 | 1.13 |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Gary Payton | Andrew Wiggins | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | +300th | 205th | +95 | 13.99 vs. 16.02 | 2.03 |
| Rebounds per game | +300th | 285th | +15 | 3.73 vs. 6.30 | 2.56 |
| Assists per game | 90th | +300th | +210 | 5.27 vs. 1.91 | 3.36 |
| Steals per game | 101st | +300th | +199 | 1.40 vs. 0.82 | 0.58 |
| Blocks per game | +300th | 143rd | +157 | 0.21 vs. 1.02 | 0.81 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | +300th | 228th | +72 | 0.96 vs. 1.98 | 1.02 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | +300th | 228th | +72 | 2.77 vs. 4.32 | 1.55 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 255th | 194th | 61 | 5.55 vs. 6.18 | 0.63 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 266th | 203rd | 63 | 12.58 vs. 13.57 | 0.98 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +300th | 137th | +163 | 0.89 vs. 1.55 | 0.66 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | +300th | 101st | +199 | 2.82 vs. 4.77 | 1.95 |
| Free Throws Made per game | +300th | +300th | 2.00 vs. 2.11 | 0.11 | |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | +300th | +300th | 2.83 vs. 3.23 | 0.40 | |
Note: the per game rankings on this page respect the minimums usually applied by the NBA for all-time leaders, 400 games for regular season stats unless the player reached these thresholds before: 10,000 points; 4,000 rebounds; 2,000 assists; 625 steals; 500 blocks; 250 3-pointers made. Also 3 minimum games for the Playoffs are applied.