Complete Stats Comparison of Gary Payton and Deron Williams

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Gary Payton and Deron Williams 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
Gary Payton2
(rebounds, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		17
seasons
Deron Williams1
(assists)		0
12
seasons
they are tied2
(points, blocks)
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Gary Payton2
(rebounds, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
Playoffs
Deron Williams2
(points, assists)		0
9
Playoffs
they are tied1
(blocks)

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		11
stats		1
stat
Deron Williams3
stats		3
stats		2
stats
they are tied2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Gary Payton6
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Deron Williams5
stats		3
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
stat		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 rebounds and steals while Deron Williams had better average in assists. They are tied in points and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Gary Payton had better averages in field goals made (+0.7), offensive rebounds (+0.6), defensive rebounds (+0.2), total rebounds (+0.8) and steals (+0.8)
- Deron Williams had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.6), free throws made (+1.0) and assists (+1.4)
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- Deron Williams had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.5) and personal fouls (+0.1)
- Gary Payton had higher average in field goals attempted (+1.0)
- Deron Williams had higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+1.2) and free throws attempted (+0.7)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Gary Payton 16.3
Deron Williams 16.3
Field Goals Made
Gary Payton 6.5
+0.7
Deron Williams 5.8
Field Goals Attempted
Gary Payton 14.0
+1.0
Deron Williams 13.0
3-Pointers Made
Gary Payton 0.8
Deron Williams 1.4
+0.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Gary Payton 2.7
Deron Williams 3.9
+1.2
Free Throws Made
Gary Payton 2.4
Deron Williams 3.4
+1.0
Free Throws Attempted
Gary Payton 3.4
Deron Williams 4.1
+0.7
Offensive Rebounds
Gary Payton 1.0
+0.6
Deron Williams 0.4
Defensive Rebounds
Gary Payton 2.9
+0.2
Deron Williams 2.7
Total Rebounds
Gary Payton 3.9
+0.8
Deron Williams 3.1
Assists
Gary Payton 6.7
Deron Williams 8.1
+1.4
Steals
Gary Payton 1.8
+0.8
Deron Williams 1.0
Blocks
Gary Payton 0.2
Deron Williams 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gary Payton 2.3
Deron Williams 2.8
+0.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gary Payton 2.4
Deron Williams 2.5
+0.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Gary Payton had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Deron Williams.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Gary Payton played more years (+5) and games (+490), and had more points (+8,009), field goals made (+3,834), free throws made (+387), offensive rebounds (+1,039), defensive rebounds (+1,611), total rebounds (+2,650), assists (+2,147), steals (+1,578) and blocks (+79)
- Deron Williams had more 3-pointers made (+46)
- Gary Payton had more turnovers (+628) and personal fouls (+1,085)
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- Gary Payton had more field goals attempted (+7,734), 3-pointers attempted (+274) and free throws attempted (+978)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Gary Payton 17
+5
Deron Williams 12
Games
Gary Payton 1,335
+490
Deron Williams 845
Points
Gary Payton 21,813
+8,009
Deron Williams 13,804
Field Goals Made
Gary Payton 8,708
+3,834
Deron Williams 4,874
Field Goals Attempted
Gary Payton 18,698
+7,734
Deron Williams 10,964
3-Pointers Made
Gary Payton 1,132
Deron Williams 1,178
+46
3-Pointers Attempted
Gary Payton 3,570
+274
Deron Williams 3,296
Free Throws Made
Gary Payton 3,265
+387
Deron Williams 2,878
Free Throws Attempted
Gary Payton 4,480
+978
Deron Williams 3,502
Offensive Rebounds
Gary Payton 1,392
+1,039
Deron Williams 353
Defensive Rebounds
Gary Payton 3,877
+1,611
Deron Williams 2,266
Total Rebounds
Gary Payton 5,269
+2,650
Deron Williams 2,619
Assists
Gary Payton 8,966
+2,147
Deron Williams 6,819
Steals
Gary Payton 2,445
+1,578
Deron Williams 867
Blocks
Gary Payton 285
+79
Deron Williams 206
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gary Payton 3,030
+628
Deron Williams 2,402
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gary Payton 3,217
+1,085
Deron Williams 2,132

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gary Payton 46.6%
+2.1
Deron Williams 44.5%
3-Point Percentage
Gary Payton 31.7%
Deron Williams 35.7%
+4.0
Free Throw Percentage
Gary Payton 72.9%
Deron Williams 82.2%
+9.3

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 rebounds and steals while Deron Williams had better averages in points and assists. They are tied in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Gary Payton had better averages in field goals made (+0.3), offensive rebounds (+0.5), defensive rebounds (+0.2), total rebounds (+0.5) and steals (+0.4)
- Deron Williams had better averages in points (+1.7), 3-pointers made (+0.6), free throws made (+1.6) and assists (+1.7)
- Gary Payton had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- Deron Williams had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.8)
- Gary Payton had higher average in field goals attempted (+0.6)
- Deron Williams had higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+1.1) and free throws attempted (+1.7)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Gary Payton 14.0
Deron Williams 15.7
+1.7
Field Goals Made
Gary Payton 5.6
+0.3
Deron Williams 5.3
Field Goals Attempted
Gary Payton 12.6
+0.6
Deron Williams 12.0
3-Pointers Made
Gary Payton 0.9
Deron Williams 1.5
+0.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Gary Payton 2.8
Deron Williams 3.9
+1.1
Free Throws Made
Gary Payton 2.0
Deron Williams 3.6
+1.6
Free Throws Attempted
Gary Payton 2.8
Deron Williams 4.5
+1.7
Offensive Rebounds
Gary Payton 1.0
+0.5
Deron Williams 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Gary Payton 2.8
+0.2
Deron Williams 2.6
Total Rebounds
Gary Payton 3.7
+0.5
Deron Williams 3.2
Assists
Gary Payton 5.3
Deron Williams 7.0
+1.7
Steals
Gary Payton 1.4
+0.4
Deron Williams 1.0
Blocks
Gary Payton 0.2
Deron Williams 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gary Payton 1.9
Deron Williams 2.7
+0.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gary Payton 2.8
+0.1
Deron Williams 2.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Gary Payton had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Deron Williams.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Gary Payton played more years (+6) and games (+64), and had more points (+743), field goals made (+381), offensive rebounds (+101), defensive rebounds (+190), total rebounds (+291), assists (+181), steals (+125) and blocks (+11)
- Deron Williams had more free throws made (+19)
- Gary Payton had more turnovers (+53) and personal fouls (+195)
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- Gary Payton had more field goals attempted (+857), 3-pointers attempted (+86) and free throws attempted (+29)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Gary Payton 15
+6
Deron Williams 9
Games
Gary Payton 154
+64
Deron Williams 90
Points
Gary Payton 2,155
+743
Deron Williams 1,412
Field Goals Made
Gary Payton 855
+381
Deron Williams 474
Field Goals Attempted
Gary Payton 1,938
+857
Deron Williams 1,081
3-Pointers Made
Gary Payton 137
Deron Williams 137
3-Pointers Attempted
Gary Payton 435
+86
Deron Williams 349
Free Throws Made
Gary Payton 308
Deron Williams 327
+19
Free Throws Attempted
Gary Payton 436
+29
Deron Williams 407
Offensive Rebounds
Gary Payton 148
+101
Deron Williams 47
Defensive Rebounds
Gary Payton 427
+190
Deron Williams 237
Total Rebounds
Gary Payton 575
+291
Deron Williams 284
Assists
Gary Payton 811
+181
Deron Williams 630
Steals
Gary Payton 216
+125
Deron Williams 91
Blocks
Gary Payton 32
+11
Deron Williams 21
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gary Payton 297
+53
Deron Williams 244
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gary Payton 434
+195
Deron Williams 239

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gary Payton 44.1%
+0.3
Deron Williams 43.8%
3-Point Percentage
Gary Payton 31.5%
Deron Williams 39.3%
+7.8
Free Throw Percentage
Gary Payton 70.6%
Deron Williams 80.3%
+9.7
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