Complete Stats Comparison of Damian Lillard and Gary Payton

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Damian Lillard 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
Damian Lillard3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		1
(points)		13
seasons
Gary Payton1
(steals)		4
(rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		17
seasons
they are tied1
(assists)
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Damian Lillard4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		0
10
Playoffs
Gary Payton1
(steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Damian Lillard8
stats		5
stats		2
stats
Gary Payton3
stats		9
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Damian Lillard9
stats		4
stats		2
stats
Gary Payton3
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, Damian Lillard has better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Gary Payton has better average in steals. They are tied in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Damian Lillard has better averages in points (+8.8), field goals made (+1.6), 3-pointers made (+2.3), free throws made (+3.4), defensive rebounds (+0.8), total rebounds (+0.4) and blocks (+0.1)
- Gary Payton has better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.4) and steals (+0.8)
- Damian Lillard has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.5)
- Gary Payton has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.5)
- Damian Lillard has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.4), 3-pointers attempted (+5.7) and free throws attempted (+3.1)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Damian Lillard 25.1
+8.8
Gary Payton 16.3
Field Goals Made
Damian Lillard 8.1
+1.6
Gary Payton 6.5
Field Goals Attempted
Damian Lillard 18.4
+4.4
Gary Payton 14.0
3-Pointers Made
Damian Lillard 3.1
+2.3
Gary Payton 0.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Damian Lillard 8.4
+5.7
Gary Payton 2.7
Free Throws Made
Damian Lillard 5.8
+3.4
Gary Payton 2.4
Free Throws Attempted
Damian Lillard 6.5
+3.1
Gary Payton 3.4
Offensive Rebounds
Damian Lillard 0.6
Gary Payton 1.0
+0.4
Defensive Rebounds
Damian Lillard 3.7
+0.8
Gary Payton 2.9
Total Rebounds
Damian Lillard 4.3
+0.4
Gary Payton 3.9
Assists
Damian Lillard 6.7
Gary Payton 6.7
Steals
Damian Lillard 1.0
Gary Payton 1.8
+0.8
Blocks
Damian Lillard 0.3
+0.1
Gary Payton 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Damian Lillard 2.8
+0.5
Gary Payton 2.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Damian Lillard 1.9
Gary Payton 2.4
+0.5

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 rebounds, assists, steals and blocks while Damian Lillard has more total points.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Damian Lillard has more points (+785), 3-pointers made (+1,672) and free throws made (+1,997)
- Gary Payton played more years (+4) and games (+435), and has more field goals made (+1,442), offensive rebounds (+858), defensive rebounds (+566), total rebounds (+1,424), assists (+2,897), steals (+1,571) and blocks (+18)
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- Gary Payton has more turnovers (+489) and personal fouls (+1,509)
- Damian Lillard has more 3-pointers attempted (+3,986) and free throws attempted (+1,373)
- Gary Payton has more field goals attempted (+2,130)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Damian Lillard 13
Gary Payton 17
+4
Games
Damian Lillard 900
Gary Payton 1,335
+435
Points
Damian Lillard 22,598
+785
Gary Payton 21,813
Field Goals Made
Damian Lillard 7,266
Gary Payton 8,708
+1,442
Field Goals Attempted
Damian Lillard 16,568
Gary Payton 18,698
+2,130
3-Pointers Made
Damian Lillard 2,804
+1,672
Gary Payton 1,132
3-Pointers Attempted
Damian Lillard 7,556
+3,986
Gary Payton 3,570
Free Throws Made
Damian Lillard 5,262
+1,997
Gary Payton 3,265
Free Throws Attempted
Damian Lillard 5,853
+1,373
Gary Payton 4,480
Offensive Rebounds
Damian Lillard 534
Gary Payton 1,392
+858
Defensive Rebounds
Damian Lillard 3,311
Gary Payton 3,877
+566
Total Rebounds
Damian Lillard 3,845
Gary Payton 5,269
+1,424
Assists
Damian Lillard 6,069
Gary Payton 8,966
+2,897
Steals
Damian Lillard 874
Gary Payton 2,445
+1,571
Blocks
Damian Lillard 267
Gary Payton 285
+18
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Damian Lillard 2,541
Gary Payton 3,030
+489
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Damian Lillard 1,708
Gary Payton 3,217
+1,509

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Damian Lillard 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
Damian Lillard 43.9%
Gary Payton 46.6%
+2.7
3-Point Percentage
Damian Lillard 37.1%
+5.4
Gary Payton 31.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Damian Lillard 89.9%
+17.0
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, Damian Lillard has better averages in points, rebounds, assists and blocks while Gary Payton has better average in steals.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Damian Lillard has better averages in points (+11.2), field goals made (+2.4), 3-pointers made (+2.4), free throws made (+4.0), defensive rebounds (+0.9), total rebounds (+0.7), assists (+0.8) and blocks (+0.1)
- Gary Payton has better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.3) and steals (+0.3)
- Damian Lillard has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.1)
- Gary Payton has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.5)
- Damian Lillard has higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.9), 3-pointers attempted (+6.1) and free throws attempted (+4.0)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Damian Lillard 25.2
+11.2
Gary Payton 14.0
Field Goals Made
Damian Lillard 8.0
+2.4
Gary Payton 5.6
Field Goals Attempted
Damian Lillard 19.5
+6.9
Gary Payton 12.6
3-Pointers Made
Damian Lillard 3.3
+2.4
Gary Payton 0.9
3-Pointers Attempted
Damian Lillard 8.9
+6.1
Gary Payton 2.8
Free Throws Made
Damian Lillard 6.0
+4.0
Gary Payton 2.0
Free Throws Attempted
Damian Lillard 6.8
+4.0
Gary Payton 2.8
Offensive Rebounds
Damian Lillard 0.7
Gary Payton 1.0
+0.3
Defensive Rebounds
Damian Lillard 3.7
+0.9
Gary Payton 2.8
Total Rebounds
Damian Lillard 4.4
+0.7
Gary Payton 3.7
Assists
Damian Lillard 6.1
+0.8
Gary Payton 5.3
Steals
Damian Lillard 1.1
Gary Payton 1.4
+0.3
Blocks
Damian Lillard 0.3
+0.1
Gary Payton 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Damian Lillard 3.0
+1.1
Gary Payton 1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Damian Lillard 2.3
Gary Payton 2.8
+0.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Gary Payton has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Damian Lillard.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Damian Lillard has more 3-pointers made (+85) and free throws made (+103)
- Gary Payton played more years (+5) and games (+86), and has more points (+440), field goals made (+314), offensive rebounds (+102), defensive rebounds (+177), total rebounds (+279), assists (+397), steals (+138) and blocks (+11)
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- Gary Payton has more turnovers (+94) and personal fouls (+279)
- Damian Lillard has more 3-pointers attempted (+168) and free throws attempted (+24)
- Gary Payton has more field goals attempted (+614)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Damian Lillard 10
Gary Payton 15
+5
Games
Damian Lillard 68
Gary Payton 154
+86
Points
Damian Lillard 1,715
Gary Payton 2,155
+440
Field Goals Made
Damian Lillard 541
Gary Payton 855
+314
Field Goals Attempted
Damian Lillard 1,324
Gary Payton 1,938
+614
3-Pointers Made
Damian Lillard 222
+85
Gary Payton 137
3-Pointers Attempted
Damian Lillard 603
+168
Gary Payton 435
Free Throws Made
Damian Lillard 411
+103
Gary Payton 308
Free Throws Attempted
Damian Lillard 460
+24
Gary Payton 436
Offensive Rebounds
Damian Lillard 46
Gary Payton 148
+102
Defensive Rebounds
Damian Lillard 250
Gary Payton 427
+177
Total Rebounds
Damian Lillard 296
Gary Payton 575
+279
Assists
Damian Lillard 414
Gary Payton 811
+397
Steals
Damian Lillard 78
Gary Payton 216
+138
Blocks
Damian Lillard 21
Gary Payton 32
+11
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Damian Lillard 203
Gary Payton 297
+94
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Damian Lillard 155
Gary Payton 434
+279

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Damian Lillard 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
Damian Lillard 40.9%
Gary Payton 44.1%
+3.2
3-Point Percentage
Damian Lillard 36.8%
+5.3
Gary Payton 31.5%
Free Throw Percentage
Damian Lillard 89.3%
+18.7
Gary Payton 70.6%
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