Gary Payton vs Jeff Teague Career Stats Comparison

Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Gary Payton vs Jeff Teague. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Gary Payton takes 5 categories while Jeff Teague claims 3, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the PG position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.

Gary Payton's Steals Per Game of 1.8 compared to Jeff Teague's 1.1 represents a 63.6% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Gary Payton's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Field Goal %, where Gary Payton posts 46.6% against Jeff Teague's 44.4% — a gap of just 5%. Jeff Teague can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Field Goal % is the statistical ammunition for the Jeff Teague side.

In NBA history, backcourt players are judged on their ability to create offense for themselves and teammates alike. Points per game captures scoring but assists and efficiency metrics reveal the complete offensive picture.

The verdict favors Gary Payton — 5 categories to 3 — but Jeff Teague makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Jeff Teague has real statistical ammunition particularly in Field Goal % where the gap narrows to just 5%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.