Complete Stats Comparison of Gary Payton and Dennis Rodman

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Gary Payton and Dennis Rodman 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 / 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
Gary Payton3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		17
seasons
Dennis Rodman2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		14
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Gary Payton3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		15
Playoffs
Dennis Rodman2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		11
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Gary Payton7
stats		8
stats		2
stats
Dennis Rodman5
stats		6
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Gary Payton7
stats		8
stats		2
stats
Dennis Rodman5
stats		6
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 had better averages in points, assists and steals while Dennis Rodman had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Gary Payton had better averages in points (+9.0), field goals made (+3.5), 3-pointers made (+0.7), free throws made (+1.2), assists (+4.9) and steals (+1.1)
- Dennis Rodman had better averages in offensive rebounds (+3.8), defensive rebounds (+5.5), total rebounds (+9.2) and blocks (+0.4)
- Gary Payton had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.7)
- Dennis Rodman had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.7)
- Gary Payton had higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.2), 3-pointers attempted (+2.3) and free throws attempted (+1.4)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Gary Payton 16.3
+9.0
Dennis Rodman 7.3
Field Goals Made
Gary Payton 6.5
+3.5
Dennis Rodman 3.0
Field Goals Attempted
Gary Payton 14.0
+8.2
Dennis Rodman 5.8
3-Pointers Made
Gary Payton 0.8
+0.7
Dennis Rodman 0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Gary Payton 2.7
+2.3
Dennis Rodman 0.4
Free Throws Made
Gary Payton 2.4
+1.2
Dennis Rodman 1.2
Free Throws Attempted
Gary Payton 3.4
+1.4
Dennis Rodman 2.0
Offensive Rebounds
Gary Payton 1.0
Dennis Rodman 4.8
+3.8
Defensive Rebounds
Gary Payton 2.9
Dennis Rodman 8.4
+5.5
Total Rebounds
Gary Payton 3.9
Dennis Rodman 13.1
+9.2
Assists
Gary Payton 6.7
+4.9
Dennis Rodman 1.8
Steals
Gary Payton 1.8
+1.1
Dennis Rodman 0.7
Blocks
Gary Payton 0.2
Dennis Rodman 0.6
+0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gary Payton 2.3
+0.7
Dennis Rodman 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gary Payton 2.4
Dennis Rodman 3.1
+0.7

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 Dennis Rodman had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Gary Payton played more years (+3) and games (+424), and had more points (+15,130), field goals made (+5,942), 3-pointers made (+1,050), free throws made (+2,196), assists (+7,366) and steals (+1,834)
- Dennis Rodman had more offensive rebounds (+2,937), defensive rebounds (+3,748), total rebounds (+6,685) and blocks (+246)
- Gary Payton had more turnovers (+1,546) and personal fouls (+374)
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- Gary Payton had more field goals attempted (+13,388), 3-pointers attempted (+3,215) and free throws attempted (+2,648)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Gary Payton 17
+3
Dennis Rodman 14
Games
Gary Payton 1,335
+424
Dennis Rodman 911
Points
Gary Payton 21,813
+15,130
Dennis Rodman 6,683
Field Goals Made
Gary Payton 8,708
+5,942
Dennis Rodman 2,766
Field Goals Attempted
Gary Payton 18,698
+13,388
Dennis Rodman 5,310
3-Pointers Made
Gary Payton 1,132
+1,050
Dennis Rodman 82
3-Pointers Attempted
Gary Payton 3,570
+3,215
Dennis Rodman 355
Free Throws Made
Gary Payton 3,265
+2,196
Dennis Rodman 1,069
Free Throws Attempted
Gary Payton 4,480
+2,648
Dennis Rodman 1,832
Offensive Rebounds
Gary Payton 1,392
Dennis Rodman 4,329
+2,937
Defensive Rebounds
Gary Payton 3,877
Dennis Rodman 7,625
+3,748
Total Rebounds
Gary Payton 5,269
Dennis Rodman 11,954
+6,685
Assists
Gary Payton 8,966
+7,366
Dennis Rodman 1,600
Steals
Gary Payton 2,445
+1,834
Dennis Rodman 611
Blocks
Gary Payton 285
Dennis Rodman 531
+246
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gary Payton 3,030
+1,546
Dennis Rodman 1,484
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gary Payton 3,217
+374
Dennis Rodman 2,843

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 Dennis Rodman had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gary Payton 46.6%
Dennis Rodman 52.1%
+5.5
3-Point Percentage
Gary Payton 31.7%
+8.6
Dennis Rodman 23.1%
Free Throw Percentage
Gary Payton 72.9%
+14.5
Dennis Rodman 58.4%

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 Dennis Rodman had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Gary Payton had better averages in points (+7.6), field goals made (+3.0), 3-pointers made (+0.9), free throws made (+0.9), assists (+4.1) and steals (+0.8)
- Dennis Rodman had better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.7), defensive rebounds (+3.4), total rebounds (+6.2) and blocks (+0.4)
- Gary Payton had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.4)
- Dennis Rodman had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.9)
- Gary Payton had higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.3), 3-pointers attempted (+2.5) and free throws attempted (+0.7)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Gary Payton 14.0
+7.6
Dennis Rodman 6.4
Field Goals Made
Gary Payton 5.6
+3.0
Dennis Rodman 2.6
Field Goals Attempted
Gary Payton 12.6
+7.3
Dennis Rodman 5.3
3-Pointers Made
Gary Payton 0.9
+0.9
Dennis Rodman 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Gary Payton 2.8
+2.5
Dennis Rodman 0.3
Free Throws Made
Gary Payton 2.0
+0.9
Dennis Rodman 1.1
Free Throws Attempted
Gary Payton 2.8
+0.7
Dennis Rodman 2.1
Offensive Rebounds
Gary Payton 1.0
Dennis Rodman 3.7
+2.7
Defensive Rebounds
Gary Payton 2.8
Dennis Rodman 6.2
+3.4
Total Rebounds
Gary Payton 3.7
Dennis Rodman 9.9
+6.2
Assists
Gary Payton 5.3
+4.1
Dennis Rodman 1.2
Steals
Gary Payton 1.4
+0.8
Dennis Rodman 0.6
Blocks
Gary Payton 0.2
Dennis Rodman 0.6
+0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gary Payton 1.9
+0.4
Dennis Rodman 1.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gary Payton 2.8
Dennis Rodman 3.7
+0.9

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 Dennis Rodman had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Gary Payton played more years (+4) and had more points (+1,074), field goals made (+413), 3-pointers made (+130), free throws made (+118), assists (+606) and steals (+110)
- Dennis Rodman played more games (+15) and had more offensive rebounds (+478), defensive rebounds (+623), total rebounds (+1,101) and blocks (+65)
- Gary Payton had more turnovers (+39)
- Dennis Rodman had more personal fouls (+196)
- Gary Payton had more field goals attempted (+1,036), 3-pointers attempted (+388) and free throws attempted (+84)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Gary Payton 15
+4
Dennis Rodman 11
Games
Gary Payton 154
Dennis Rodman 169
+15
Points
Gary Payton 2,155
+1,074
Dennis Rodman 1,081
Field Goals Made
Gary Payton 855
+413
Dennis Rodman 442
Field Goals Attempted
Gary Payton 1,938
+1,036
Dennis Rodman 902
3-Pointers Made
Gary Payton 137
+130
Dennis Rodman 7
3-Pointers Attempted
Gary Payton 435
+388
Dennis Rodman 47
Free Throws Made
Gary Payton 308
+118
Dennis Rodman 190
Free Throws Attempted
Gary Payton 436
+84
Dennis Rodman 352
Offensive Rebounds
Gary Payton 148
Dennis Rodman 626
+478
Defensive Rebounds
Gary Payton 427
Dennis Rodman 1,050
+623
Total Rebounds
Gary Payton 575
Dennis Rodman 1,676
+1,101
Assists
Gary Payton 811
+606
Dennis Rodman 205
Steals
Gary Payton 216
+110
Dennis Rodman 106
Blocks
Gary Payton 32
Dennis Rodman 97
+65
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gary Payton 297
+39
Dennis Rodman 258
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gary Payton 434
Dennis Rodman 630
+196

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gary Payton 44.1%
Dennis Rodman 49.0%
+4.9
3-Point Percentage
Gary Payton 31.5%
+16.6
Dennis Rodman 14.9%
Free Throw Percentage
Gary Payton 70.6%
+16.6
Dennis Rodman 54.0%
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