Artis Gilmore vs. Ausar Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ausar Thompson and Artis Gilmore that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

Artis Gilmore

vs.

Ausar Thompson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Artis Gilmore: 1976-77 to 1987-88
Ausar Thompson: 2023-24 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Artis Gilmore 0 Ausar Thompson 0

NBA Seasons Artis Gilmore 12 Ausar Thompson 1

Playoffs Played Artis Gilmore 6 Ausar Thompson 0

All-Star Games Artis Gilmore 6 Ausar Thompson 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Artis Gilmore 1 Ausar Thompson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Artis Gilmore 17.1 Ausar Thompson 8.8

Rebounds Per Game Artis Gilmore 10.1 Ausar Thompson 6.4

Assists Per Game Artis Gilmore 2.0 Ausar Thompson 1.9

Steals Per Game Artis Gilmore 0.5 Ausar Thompson 1.1

Blocks Per Game Artis Gilmore 1.9 Ausar Thompson 0.9

Totals Stats

Total Points Artis Gilmore 15,579 Ausar Thompson 556

Total Rebounds Artis Gilmore 9,161 Ausar Thompson 402

Total Assists Artis Gilmore 1,777 Ausar Thompson 120

Total Steals Artis Gilmore 470 Ausar Thompson 68

Total Blocks Artis Gilmore 1,747 Ausar Thompson 59

Total Games Artis Gilmore 909 Ausar Thompson 63

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Artis Gilmore .599 Ausar Thompson .483

3-Point Percentage Artis Gilmore .077 * Ausar Thompson .186

Free Throw Percentage Artis Gilmore .713 Ausar Thompson .597

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Artis Gilmore 23.7 (1979) Ausar Thompson 8.8 (2024)

Rebounds Per Game Artis Gilmore 13.1 (1978) Ausar Thompson 6.4 (2024)

Assists Per Game Artis Gilmore 3.3 (1979) Ausar Thompson 1.9 (2024)

Steals Per Game Artis Gilmore 0.6 (1979) Ausar Thompson 1.1 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Artis Gilmore 2.7 (1982) Ausar Thompson 0.9 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Artis Gilmore 11.7 Ausar Thompson -

Rebounds Per Game Artis Gilmore 8.0 Ausar Thompson -

Assists Per Game Artis Gilmore 1.1 Ausar Thompson -

Steals Per Game Artis Gilmore 0.6 Ausar Thompson -

Blocks Per Game Artis Gilmore 1.7 Ausar Thompson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Artis Gilmore 492 Ausar Thompson -

Total Rebounds Artis Gilmore 336 Ausar Thompson -

Total Assists Artis Gilmore 47 Ausar Thompson -

Total Steals Artis Gilmore 27 Ausar Thompson -

Total Blocks Artis Gilmore 71 Ausar Thompson -

Total Games Artis Gilmore 42 Ausar Thompson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Artis Gilmore .566 Ausar Thompson -

3-Point Percentage Artis Gilmore - * Ausar Thompson -

Free Throw Percentage Artis Gilmore .680 Ausar Thompson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Artis Gilmore 18.7 (1977) Ausar Thompson -

Rebounds Per Game Artis Gilmore 13.0 (1977) Ausar Thompson -

Assists Per Game Artis Gilmore 2.0 (1981) Ausar Thompson -

Steals Per Game Artis Gilmore 2.3 (1986) Ausar Thompson -

Blocks Per Game Artis Gilmore 3.1 (1983) Ausar Thompson -

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.