Artis Gilmore vs. Billy Thomas Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Billy Thomas 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.

Billy Thomas

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Artis Gilmore: 1976-77 to 1987-88
Billy Thomas: 2004-05 to 2007-08

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Artis Gilmore 0 Billy Thomas 0

NBA Seasons Artis Gilmore 12 Billy Thomas 3

Playoffs Played Artis Gilmore 6 Billy Thomas 3

All-Star Games Artis Gilmore 6 Billy Thomas 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Artis Gilmore 1 Billy Thomas 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Artis Gilmore 17.1 Billy Thomas 2.7

Rebounds Per Game Artis Gilmore 10.1 Billy Thomas 1.0

Assists Per Game Artis Gilmore 2.0 Billy Thomas 0.5

Steals Per Game Artis Gilmore 0.5 Billy Thomas 0.5

Blocks Per Game Artis Gilmore 1.9 Billy Thomas 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Artis Gilmore 15,579 Billy Thomas 144

Total Rebounds Artis Gilmore 9,161 Billy Thomas 52

Total Assists Artis Gilmore 1,777 Billy Thomas 26

Total Steals Artis Gilmore 470 Billy Thomas 25

Total Blocks Artis Gilmore 1,747 Billy Thomas 2

Total Games Artis Gilmore 909 Billy Thomas 53

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Artis Gilmore .599 Billy Thomas .338

3-Point Percentage Artis Gilmore .077 * Billy Thomas .304

Free Throw Percentage Artis Gilmore .713 Billy Thomas .846

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Artis Gilmore 23.7 (1979) Billy Thomas 3.7 (2005)

Rebounds Per Game Artis Gilmore 13.1 (1978) Billy Thomas 1.4 (2005)

Assists Per Game Artis Gilmore 3.3 (1979) Billy Thomas 0.7 (2005)

Steals Per Game Artis Gilmore 0.6 (1979) Billy Thomas 0.6 (2006)

Blocks Per Game Artis Gilmore 2.7 (1982) Billy Thomas 0.1 (2006)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Artis Gilmore 11.7 Billy Thomas 0.6

Rebounds Per Game Artis Gilmore 8.0 Billy Thomas 0.3

Assists Per Game Artis Gilmore 1.1 Billy Thomas 0.1

Steals Per Game Artis Gilmore 0.6 Billy Thomas 0.1

Blocks Per Game Artis Gilmore 1.7 Billy Thomas 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Artis Gilmore 492 Billy Thomas 5

Total Rebounds Artis Gilmore 336 Billy Thomas 2

Total Assists Artis Gilmore 47 Billy Thomas 1

Total Steals Artis Gilmore 27 Billy Thomas 1

Total Blocks Artis Gilmore 71 Billy Thomas 0

Total Games Artis Gilmore 42 Billy Thomas 8

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Artis Gilmore .566 Billy Thomas .100

3-Point Percentage Artis Gilmore - * Billy Thomas .167

Free Throw Percentage Artis Gilmore .680 Billy Thomas .500

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Artis Gilmore 18.7 (1977) Billy Thomas 1.0 (2008)

Rebounds Per Game Artis Gilmore 13.0 (1977) Billy Thomas 0.3 (2008)

Assists Per Game Artis Gilmore 2.0 (1981) Billy Thomas 0.3 (2008)

Steals Per Game Artis Gilmore 2.3 (1986) Billy Thomas 0.3 (2008)

Blocks Per Game Artis Gilmore 3.1 (1983) Billy Thomas 0.0 (2008)

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