Payton averages more points per game. Obviously Payton had more assists and Malone more boards. Malone had more turnovers than the glove. Payton played 82 games and Malone played 42. Payton had a VORP just about twice what Karl's was. Payton's win shares were just about twice that of Malone.
What is your argument that Malone was better than the glove that year? More rebounds?