hoops datahoops dataCareer statistics for Gary Payton (1991-2007) and Isiah Thomas (1982-1994) side by side, with an interactive chart to compare any stat by age across regular season and playoffs.
| Career | Gary Payton | Isiah Thomas |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 1,338 | 979 |
| Career Points | 21,813 | 18,822 |
| Points Per Game | 16.3 | 19.2 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 3.9 | 3.6 |
| Assists Per Game | 6.7 | 9.3 |
| Field Goal % | 46.6% | 45.2% |
| 3-Point % | 31.7% | 29.5% |
| True Shooting % | 52.8% | 51.6% |
Gary Payton scored more career points, 21,813 to 18,822, in the NBA regular season.
Isiah Thomas averaged more points per game for his career, 19.2 PPG to 16.3 PPG.
Gary Payton averaged more rebounds per game, 3.9 RPG to 3.6 RPG.
Isiah Thomas averaged more assists per game, 9.3 APG to 6.7 APG.
Gary Payton shot better from three for his career, 31.7% to 29.5%.
Gary Payton posted the higher career true shooting percentage, 52.8% to 51.6%.