Complete Stats Comparison of C.J. McCollum and Gary Payton

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by C.J. McCollum 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

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
C.J. McCollum2
(points, blocks)		1
(blocks)		12
seasons
Gary Payton3
(rebounds, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		17
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
C.J. McCollum3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		1
(blocks)		10
Playoffs
Gary Payton2
(assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, 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
C.J. McCollum7
stats		4
stats		2
stats
Gary Payton5
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
C.J. McCollum8
stats		4
stats		2
stats
Gary Payton4
stats		10
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, Gary Payton has better averages in rebounds, assists and steals while C.J. McCollum has better averages in points and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- C.J. McCollum has better averages in points (+3.3), field goals made (+1.0), 3-pointers made (+1.7), defensive rebounds (+0.1) and blocks (+0.2)
- Gary Payton has better averages in free throws made (+0.3), offensive rebounds (+0.4), total rebounds (+0.3), assists (+2.9) and steals (+0.9)
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- Gary Payton has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.5) and personal fouls (+0.3)
- C.J. McCollum has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.5) and 3-pointers attempted (+3.7)
- Gary Payton has higher average in free throws attempted (+0.7)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
C.J. McCollum 19.6
+3.3
Gary Payton 16.3
Field Goals Made
C.J. McCollum 7.5
+1.0
Gary Payton 6.5
Field Goals Attempted
C.J. McCollum 16.5
+2.5
Gary Payton 14.0
3-Pointers Made
C.J. McCollum 2.5
+1.7
Gary Payton 0.8
3-Pointers Attempted
C.J. McCollum 6.4
+3.7
Gary Payton 2.7
Free Throws Made
C.J. McCollum 2.1
Gary Payton 2.4
+0.3
Free Throws Attempted
C.J. McCollum 2.7
Gary Payton 3.4
+0.7
Offensive Rebounds
C.J. McCollum 0.6
Gary Payton 1.0
+0.4
Defensive Rebounds
C.J. McCollum 3.0
+0.1
Gary Payton 2.9
Total Rebounds
C.J. McCollum 3.6
Gary Payton 3.9
+0.3
Assists
C.J. McCollum 3.8
Gary Payton 6.7
+2.9
Steals
C.J. McCollum 0.9
Gary Payton 1.8
+0.9
Blocks
C.J. McCollum 0.4
+0.2
Gary Payton 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
C.J. McCollum 1.8
Gary Payton 2.3
+0.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
C.J. McCollum 2.1
Gary Payton 2.4
+0.3

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 has more total points, rebounds, assists and steals while C.J. McCollum has more total blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- C.J. McCollum has more 3-pointers made (+857) and blocks (+41)
- Gary Payton played more years (+5) and games (+548), and has more points (+6,399), field goals made (+2,837), free throws made (+1,582), offensive rebounds (+884), defensive rebounds (+1,518), total rebounds (+2,402), assists (+5,961) and steals (+1,741)
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- Gary Payton has more turnovers (+1,604) and personal fouls (+1,560)
- C.J. McCollum has more 3-pointers attempted (+1,441)
- Gary Payton has more field goals attempted (+5,732) and free throws attempted (+2,373)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
C.J. McCollum 12
Gary Payton 17
+5
Games
C.J. McCollum 787
Gary Payton 1,335
+548
Points
C.J. McCollum 15,414
Gary Payton 21,813
+6,399
Field Goals Made
C.J. McCollum 5,871
Gary Payton 8,708
+2,837
Field Goals Attempted
C.J. McCollum 12,966
Gary Payton 18,698
+5,732
3-Pointers Made
C.J. McCollum 1,989
+857
Gary Payton 1,132
3-Pointers Attempted
C.J. McCollum 5,011
+1,441
Gary Payton 3,570
Free Throws Made
C.J. McCollum 1,683
Gary Payton 3,265
+1,582
Free Throws Attempted
C.J. McCollum 2,107
Gary Payton 4,480
+2,373
Offensive Rebounds
C.J. McCollum 508
Gary Payton 1,392
+884
Defensive Rebounds
C.J. McCollum 2,359
Gary Payton 3,877
+1,518
Total Rebounds
C.J. McCollum 2,867
Gary Payton 5,269
+2,402
Assists
C.J. McCollum 3,005
Gary Payton 8,966
+5,961
Steals
C.J. McCollum 704
Gary Payton 2,445
+1,741
Blocks
C.J. McCollum 326
+41
Gary Payton 285
Turnovers
(lower is better)
C.J. McCollum 1,426
Gary Payton 3,030
+1,604
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
C.J. McCollum 1,657
Gary Payton 3,217
+1,560

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, C.J. McCollum has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Gary Payton has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
C.J. McCollum 45.3%
Gary Payton 46.6%
+1.3
3-Point Percentage
C.J. McCollum 39.7%
+8.0
Gary Payton 31.7%
Free Throw Percentage
C.J. McCollum 79.9%
+7.0
Gary Payton 72.9%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, C.J. McCollum has better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Gary Payton has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- C.J. McCollum has better averages in points (+6.1), field goals made (+2.1), 3-pointers made (+1.3), free throws made (+0.4), defensive rebounds (+0.8), total rebounds (+0.7) and blocks (+0.3)
- Gary Payton has better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.2), assists (+2.2) and steals (+0.5)
- C.J. McCollum has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.2)
- Gary Payton has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
- C.J. McCollum has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.2), 3-pointers attempted (+3.3) and free throws attempted (+0.3)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
C.J. McCollum 20.1
+6.1
Gary Payton 14.0
Field Goals Made
C.J. McCollum 7.7
+2.1
Gary Payton 5.6
Field Goals Attempted
C.J. McCollum 17.8
+5.2
Gary Payton 12.6
3-Pointers Made
C.J. McCollum 2.2
+1.3
Gary Payton 0.9
3-Pointers Attempted
C.J. McCollum 6.1
+3.3
Gary Payton 2.8
Free Throws Made
C.J. McCollum 2.4
+0.4
Gary Payton 2.0
Free Throws Attempted
C.J. McCollum 3.1
+0.3
Gary Payton 2.8
Offensive Rebounds
C.J. McCollum 0.8
Gary Payton 1.0
+0.2
Defensive Rebounds
C.J. McCollum 3.6
+0.8
Gary Payton 2.8
Total Rebounds
C.J. McCollum 4.4
+0.7
Gary Payton 3.7
Assists
C.J. McCollum 3.1
Gary Payton 5.3
+2.2
Steals
C.J. McCollum 0.9
Gary Payton 1.4
+0.5
Blocks
C.J. McCollum 0.5
+0.3
Gary Payton 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
C.J. McCollum 2.1
+0.2
Gary Payton 1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
C.J. McCollum 2.4
Gary Payton 2.8
+0.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Gary Payton has more total points, rebounds, assists and steals while C.J. McCollum has more total blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- C.J. McCollum has more 3-pointers made (+13) and blocks (+1)
- Gary Payton played more years (+5) and games (+87), and has more points (+811), field goals made (+338), free throws made (+148), offensive rebounds (+94), defensive rebounds (+184), total rebounds (+278), assists (+606) and steals (+159)
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- Gary Payton has more turnovers (+158) and personal fouls (+270)
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- Gary Payton has more field goals attempted (+744), 3-pointers attempted (+27) and free throws attempted (+227)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
C.J. McCollum 10
Gary Payton 15
+5
Games
C.J. McCollum 67
Gary Payton 154
+87
Points
C.J. McCollum 1,344
Gary Payton 2,155
+811
Field Goals Made
C.J. McCollum 517
Gary Payton 855
+338
Field Goals Attempted
C.J. McCollum 1,194
Gary Payton 1,938
+744
3-Pointers Made
C.J. McCollum 150
+13
Gary Payton 137
3-Pointers Attempted
C.J. McCollum 408
Gary Payton 435
+27
Free Throws Made
C.J. McCollum 160
Gary Payton 308
+148
Free Throws Attempted
C.J. McCollum 209
Gary Payton 436
+227
Offensive Rebounds
C.J. McCollum 54
Gary Payton 148
+94
Defensive Rebounds
C.J. McCollum 243
Gary Payton 427
+184
Total Rebounds
C.J. McCollum 297
Gary Payton 575
+278
Assists
C.J. McCollum 205
Gary Payton 811
+606
Steals
C.J. McCollum 57
Gary Payton 216
+159
Blocks
C.J. McCollum 33
+1
Gary Payton 32
Turnovers
(lower is better)
C.J. McCollum 139
Gary Payton 297
+158
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
C.J. McCollum 164
Gary Payton 434
+270

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, C.J. McCollum has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Gary Payton has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
C.J. McCollum 43.3%
Gary Payton 44.1%
+0.8
3-Point Percentage
C.J. McCollum 36.8%
+5.3
Gary Payton 31.5%
Free Throw Percentage
C.J. McCollum 76.6%
+6.0
Gary Payton 70.6%
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