Complete Stats Comparison of Robert Horry and Gary Payton

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Robert Horry 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.

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
Robert Horry2
(rebounds, blocks)
1
(blocks)
16
seasons
Gary Payton3
(points, assists, steals)
3
(points, assists, steals)
17
seasons
they are tied1
(rebounds)
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Robert Horry2
(rebounds, blocks)
3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)
16
Playoffs
Gary Payton3
(points, assists, steals)
2
(points, assists)
15
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Robert Horry5
stats
4
stats
1
stat
Gary Payton6
stats
9
stats
2
stats
they are tied1
stat
1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Robert Horry6
stats
10
stats
2
stats
Gary Payton6
stats
4
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 Robert Horry had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Robert Horry had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.5), defensive rebounds (+0.4), total rebounds (+0.9) and blocks (+0.7)
- Gary Payton had better averages in points (+9.3), field goals made (+4.0), 3-pointers made (+0.1), free throws made (+1.2), assists (+4.6) and steals (+0.8)
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- Gary Payton had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.1)
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- Gary Payton had higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.0), 3-pointers attempted (+0.6) and free throws attempted (+1.8)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Robert Horry 7.0
Gary Payton 16.3
+9.3
Field Goals Made
Robert Horry 2.5
Gary Payton 6.5
+4.0
Field Goals Attempted
Robert Horry 6.0
Gary Payton 14.0
+8.0
Robert Horry 0.7
Gary Payton 0.8
+0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Robert Horry 2.1
Gary Payton 2.7
+0.6
Free Throws Made
Robert Horry 1.2
Gary Payton 2.4
+1.2
Free Throws Attempted
Robert Horry 1.6
Gary Payton 3.4
+1.8
Offensive Rebounds
Robert Horry 1.5
+0.5
Gary Payton 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Robert Horry 3.3
+0.4
Gary Payton 2.9
Robert Horry 4.8
+0.9
Gary Payton 3.9
Robert Horry 2.1
Gary Payton 6.7
+4.6
Robert Horry 1.0
Gary Payton 1.8
+0.8
Robert Horry 0.9
+0.7
Gary Payton 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Robert Horry 1.2
Gary Payton 2.3
+1.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Robert Horry 2.4
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 Robert Horry had more total blocks. They are tied in rebounds.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Robert Horry had more offensive rebounds (+252) and blocks (+750)
- Gary Payton played more years (+1) and games (+228), and had more points (+14,098), field goals made (+5,888), 3-pointers made (+337), free throws made (+1,985), defensive rebounds (+252), assists (+6,623) and steals (+1,287)
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- Gary Payton had more turnovers (+1,652) and personal fouls (+537)
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- Gary Payton had more field goals attempted (+12,055), 3-pointers attempted (+1,241) and free throws attempted (+2,718)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Robert Horry 16
Gary Payton 17
+1
Robert Horry 1,107
Gary Payton 1,335
+228
Robert Horry 7,715
Gary Payton 21,813
+14,098
Field Goals Made
Robert Horry 2,820
Gary Payton 8,708
+5,888
Field Goals Attempted
Robert Horry 6,643
Gary Payton 18,698
+12,055
Robert Horry 795
Gary Payton 1,132
+337
3-Pointers Attempted
Robert Horry 2,329
Gary Payton 3,570
+1,241
Free Throws Made
Robert Horry 1,280
Gary Payton 3,265
+1,985
Free Throws Attempted
Robert Horry 1,762
Gary Payton 4,480
+2,718
Offensive Rebounds
Robert Horry 1,644
+252
Gary Payton 1,392
Defensive Rebounds
Robert Horry 3,625
Gary Payton 3,877
+252
Robert Horry 5,269
Gary Payton 5,269
Robert Horry 2,343
Gary Payton 8,966
+6,623
Robert Horry 1,158
Gary Payton 2,445
+1,287
Robert Horry 1,035
+750
Gary Payton 285
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Robert Horry 1,378
Gary Payton 3,030
+1,652
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Robert Horry 2,680
Gary Payton 3,217
+537

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Robert Horry 42.5%
Gary Payton 46.6%
+4.1
3-Point Percentage
Robert Horry 34.1%
+2.4
Gary Payton 31.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Robert Horry 72.6%
Gary Payton 72.9%
+0.3

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 points, assists and steals while Robert Horry had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Robert Horry had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.2), offensive rebounds (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+1.1), total rebounds (+1.9) and blocks (+0.7)
- Gary Payton had better averages in points (+6.1), field goals made (+2.9), free throws made (+0.6), assists (+2.9) and steals (+0.3)
- Robert Horry had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- Gary Payton had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.7)
- Robert Horry had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.2)
- Gary Payton had higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.2) and free throws attempted (+0.8)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Robert Horry 7.9
Gary Payton 14.0
+6.1
Field Goals Made
Robert Horry 2.7
Gary Payton 5.6
+2.9
Field Goals Attempted
Robert Horry 6.4
Gary Payton 12.6
+6.2
Robert Horry 1.1
+0.2
Gary Payton 0.9
3-Pointers Attempted
Robert Horry 3.0
+0.2
Gary Payton 2.8
Free Throws Made
Robert Horry 1.4
Gary Payton 2.0
+0.6
Free Throws Attempted
Robert Horry 2.0
Gary Payton 2.8
+0.8
Offensive Rebounds
Robert Horry 1.7
+0.7
Gary Payton 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Robert Horry 3.9
+1.1
Gary Payton 2.8
Robert Horry 5.6
+1.9
Gary Payton 3.7
Robert Horry 2.4
Gary Payton 5.3
+2.9
Robert Horry 1.1
Gary Payton 1.4
+0.3
Robert Horry 0.9
+0.7
Gary Payton 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Robert Horry 1.2
Gary Payton 1.9
+0.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Robert Horry 2.9
+0.1
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, Robert Horry had more total rebounds, steals and blocks while Gary Payton had more total points and assists.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Robert Horry played more years (+1) and games (+90), and had more 3-pointers made (+124), free throws made (+40), offensive rebounds (+262), defensive rebounds (+524), total rebounds (+786), steals (+60) and blocks (+193)
- Gary Payton had more points (+216), field goals made (+190) and assists (+236)
- Robert Horry had more personal fouls (+283)
- Gary Payton had more turnovers (+15)
- Robert Horry had more 3-pointers attempted (+293) and free throws attempted (+46)
- Gary Payton had more field goals attempted (+376)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Robert Horry 16
+1
Gary Payton 15
Robert Horry 244
+90
Gary Payton 154
Robert Horry 1,939
Gary Payton 2,155
+216
Field Goals Made
Robert Horry 665
Gary Payton 855
+190
Field Goals Attempted
Robert Horry 1,562
Gary Payton 1,938
+376
Robert Horry 261
+124
Gary Payton 137
3-Pointers Attempted
Robert Horry 728
+293
Gary Payton 435
Free Throws Made
Robert Horry 348
+40
Gary Payton 308
Free Throws Attempted
Robert Horry 482
+46
Gary Payton 436
Offensive Rebounds
Robert Horry 410
+262
Gary Payton 148
Defensive Rebounds
Robert Horry 951
+524
Gary Payton 427
Robert Horry 1,361
+786
Gary Payton 575
Robert Horry 575
Gary Payton 811
+236
Robert Horry 276
+60
Gary Payton 216
Robert Horry 225
+193
Gary Payton 32
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Robert Horry 282
Gary Payton 297
+15
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Robert Horry 717
+283
Gary Payton 434

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Robert Horry 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
Robert Horry 42.6%
Gary Payton 44.1%
+1.5
3-Point Percentage
Robert Horry 35.9%
+4.4
Gary Payton 31.5%
Free Throw Percentage
Robert Horry 72.2%
+1.6
Gary Payton 70.6%