Complete Stats Comparison of Alonzo Mourning and Gary Payton

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Alonzo Mourning and Gary Payton during their NBA careers. First we show you a summary of who had better numbers on each statistical category and then we compare in detail the performance of each of these stars in the regular season and the Playoffs, both in total stats and averages per game.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Scoring / Stats / Stats Rankings / Games against each other

This in-depth comparison includes all the numbers, if you prefer a simplified version of this analysis with only the basic statistics, you will find it at the career comparison of these two NBA stars.

On this page we compare:

Who has better stats? Main stats / All stats
Regular Season: Averages / Totals / Pecentages
Playoffs: Averages / Totals / Pecentages

Main Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Alonzo Mourning3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		15
seasons
Gary Payton2
(assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		17
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Alonzo Mourning2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		11
Playoffs
Gary Payton3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		15
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Alonzo Mourning6
stats		7
stats		1
stat
Gary Payton6
stats		7
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Alonzo Mourning5
stats		7
stats		2
stats
Gary Payton7
stats		7
stats		1
stat

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- For turnovers and personal fouls, lower numbers are better.

- Field goal, free-throw and three-point attempts are not included on these tables since it can't be said that higher is better.

Now, lets compare all their stats in detail, one by one...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Alonzo Mourning had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Gary Payton had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Alonzo Mourning had better averages in points (+0.8), free throws made (+2.4), offensive rebounds (+1.6), defensive rebounds (+3.0), total rebounds (+4.6) and blocks (+2.6)
- Gary Payton had better averages in field goals made (+0.4), 3-pointers made (+0.8), assists (+5.6) and steals (+1.3)
- Alonzo Mourning had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.3) and personal fouls (+1.0)
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- Alonzo Mourning had higher average in free throws attempted (+3.6)
- Gary Payton had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.4) and 3-pointers attempted (+2.6)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Alonzo Mourning 17.1
+0.8
Gary Payton 16.3
Field Goals Made
Alonzo Mourning 6.1
Gary Payton 6.5
+0.4
Field Goals Attempted
Alonzo Mourning 11.6
Gary Payton 14.0
+2.4
3-Pointers Made
Alonzo Mourning 0.0
Gary Payton 0.8
+0.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Alonzo Mourning 0.1
Gary Payton 2.7
+2.6
Free Throws Made
Alonzo Mourning 4.8
+2.4
Gary Payton 2.4
Free Throws Attempted
Alonzo Mourning 7.0
+3.6
Gary Payton 3.4
Offensive Rebounds
Alonzo Mourning 2.6
+1.6
Gary Payton 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Alonzo Mourning 5.9
+3.0
Gary Payton 2.9
Total Rebounds
Alonzo Mourning 8.5
+4.6
Gary Payton 3.9
Assists
Alonzo Mourning 1.1
Gary Payton 6.7
+5.6
Steals
Alonzo Mourning 0.5
Gary Payton 1.8
+1.3
Blocks
Alonzo Mourning 2.8
+2.6
Gary Payton 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Alonzo Mourning 2.6
+0.3
Gary Payton 2.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Alonzo Mourning 3.4
+1.0
Gary Payton 2.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Gary Payton had more total points, assists and steals while Alonzo Mourning had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Alonzo Mourning had more free throws made (+792), offensive rebounds (+792), defensive rebounds (+1,076), total rebounds (+1,868) and blocks (+2,071)
- Gary Payton played more years (+2) and games (+497), and had more points (+7,502), field goals made (+3,592), 3-pointers made (+1,110), assists (+8,020) and steals (+2,031)
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- Gary Payton had more turnovers (+821) and personal fouls (+407)
- Alonzo Mourning had more free throws attempted (+1,382)
- Gary Payton had more field goals attempted (+8,997) and 3-pointers attempted (+3,481)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Alonzo Mourning 15
Gary Payton 17
+2
Games
Alonzo Mourning 838
Gary Payton 1,335
+497
Points
Alonzo Mourning 14,311
Gary Payton 21,813
+7,502
Field Goals Made
Alonzo Mourning 5,116
Gary Payton 8,708
+3,592
Field Goals Attempted
Alonzo Mourning 9,701
Gary Payton 18,698
+8,997
3-Pointers Made
Alonzo Mourning 22
Gary Payton 1,132
+1,110
3-Pointers Attempted
Alonzo Mourning 89
Gary Payton 3,570
+3,481
Free Throws Made
Alonzo Mourning 4,057
+792
Gary Payton 3,265
Free Throws Attempted
Alonzo Mourning 5,862
+1,382
Gary Payton 4,480
Offensive Rebounds
Alonzo Mourning 2,184
+792
Gary Payton 1,392
Defensive Rebounds
Alonzo Mourning 4,953
+1,076
Gary Payton 3,877
Total Rebounds
Alonzo Mourning 7,137
+1,868
Gary Payton 5,269
Assists
Alonzo Mourning 946
Gary Payton 8,966
+8,020
Steals
Alonzo Mourning 414
Gary Payton 2,445
+2,031
Blocks
Alonzo Mourning 2,356
+2,071
Gary Payton 285
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Alonzo Mourning 2,209
Gary Payton 3,030
+821
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Alonzo Mourning 2,810
Gary Payton 3,217
+407

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Gary Payton had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Alonzo Mourning had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Alonzo Mourning 52.7%
+6.1
Gary Payton 46.6%
3-Point Percentage
Alonzo Mourning 24.7%
Gary Payton 31.7%
+7.0
Free Throw Percentage
Alonzo Mourning 69.2%
Gary Payton 72.9%
+3.7

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Gary Payton had better averages in points, assists and steals while Alonzo Mourning had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Alonzo Mourning had better averages in free throws made (+2.2), offensive rebounds (+0.9), defensive rebounds (+2.3), total rebounds (+3.3) and blocks (+2.1)
- Gary Payton had better averages in points (+0.4), field goals made (+1.0), 3-pointers made (+0.8), assists (+4.4) and steals (+0.9)
- Alonzo Mourning had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.5) and personal fouls (+0.7)
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- Alonzo Mourning had higher average in free throws attempted (+3.7)
- Gary Payton had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.5) and 3-pointers attempted (+2.6)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Alonzo Mourning 13.6
Gary Payton 14.0
+0.4
Field Goals Made
Alonzo Mourning 4.6
Gary Payton 5.6
+1.0
Field Goals Attempted
Alonzo Mourning 9.1
Gary Payton 12.6
+3.5
3-Pointers Made
Alonzo Mourning 0.1
Gary Payton 0.9
+0.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Alonzo Mourning 0.2
Gary Payton 2.8
+2.6
Free Throws Made
Alonzo Mourning 4.2
+2.2
Gary Payton 2.0
Free Throws Attempted
Alonzo Mourning 6.5
+3.7
Gary Payton 2.8
Offensive Rebounds
Alonzo Mourning 1.9
+0.9
Gary Payton 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Alonzo Mourning 5.1
+2.3
Gary Payton 2.8
Total Rebounds
Alonzo Mourning 7.0
+3.3
Gary Payton 3.7
Assists
Alonzo Mourning 0.9
Gary Payton 5.3
+4.4
Steals
Alonzo Mourning 0.5
Gary Payton 1.4
+0.9
Blocks
Alonzo Mourning 2.3
+2.1
Gary Payton 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Alonzo Mourning 2.4
+0.5
Gary Payton 1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Alonzo Mourning 3.5
+0.7
Gary Payton 2.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Gary Payton had more total points, assists and steals while Alonzo Mourning had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Alonzo Mourning had more free throws made (+94), offensive rebounds (+31), defensive rebounds (+59), total rebounds (+90) and blocks (+183)
- Gary Payton played more years (+4) and games (+59), and had more points (+864), field goals made (+414), 3-pointers made (+130), assists (+730) and steals (+171)
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- Gary Payton had more turnovers (+71) and personal fouls (+104)
- Alonzo Mourning had more free throws attempted (+183)
- Gary Payton had more field goals attempted (+1,077) and 3-pointers attempted (+416)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Alonzo Mourning 11
Gary Payton 15
+4
Games
Alonzo Mourning 95
Gary Payton 154
+59
Points
Alonzo Mourning 1,291
Gary Payton 2,155
+864
Field Goals Made
Alonzo Mourning 441
Gary Payton 855
+414
Field Goals Attempted
Alonzo Mourning 861
Gary Payton 1,938
+1,077
3-Pointers Made
Alonzo Mourning 7
Gary Payton 137
+130
3-Pointers Attempted
Alonzo Mourning 19
Gary Payton 435
+416
Free Throws Made
Alonzo Mourning 402
+94
Gary Payton 308
Free Throws Attempted
Alonzo Mourning 619
+183
Gary Payton 436
Offensive Rebounds
Alonzo Mourning 179
+31
Gary Payton 148
Defensive Rebounds
Alonzo Mourning 486
+59
Gary Payton 427
Total Rebounds
Alonzo Mourning 665
+90
Gary Payton 575
Assists
Alonzo Mourning 81
Gary Payton 811
+730
Steals
Alonzo Mourning 45
Gary Payton 216
+171
Blocks
Alonzo Mourning 215
+183
Gary Payton 32
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Alonzo Mourning 226
Gary Payton 297
+71
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Alonzo Mourning 330
Gary Payton 434
+104

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Alonzo Mourning had better field goal percentage and 3-point percentage while Gary Payton had better free throw percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Alonzo Mourning 51.2%
+7.1
Gary Payton 44.1%
3-Point Percentage
Alonzo Mourning 36.8%
+5.3
Gary Payton 31.5%
Free Throw Percentage
Alonzo Mourning 64.9%
Gary Payton 70.6%
+5.7
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