David Thompson vs. Nick Van Exel Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Nick Van Exel and David Thompson 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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David Thompson:
1976-77 to 1983-84
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Nick Van Exel:
1993-94 to 2005-06
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Honors and Awards |
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| David Thompson | 2 |
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| Nick Van Exel | 0 | |
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| David Thompson | 2 |
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| Nick Van Exel | 0 | |
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NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| David Thompson |
22.1 | | |
| Nick Van Exel |
14.4 | | |
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| David Thompson |
3.8 | | |
| Nick Van Exel |
2.9 | | |
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| David Thompson |
3.2 | | |
| Nick Van Exel |
6.6 | | |
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| David Thompson |
0.9 | | |
| Nick Van Exel |
0.8 | | |
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| David Thompson |
0.8 | | |
| Nick Van Exel |
0.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| David Thompson |
11,264 | | |
| Nick Van Exel |
12,658 | | |
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| David Thompson |
1,921 | | |
| Nick Van Exel |
2,545 | | |
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| David Thompson |
1,631 | | |
| Nick Van Exel |
5,777 | | |
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| David Thompson |
459 | | |
| Nick Van Exel |
726 | | |
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| David Thompson |
407 | | |
| Nick Van Exel |
92 | | |
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| David Thompson |
509 | | |
| Nick Van Exel |
880 | | |
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Percentages |
| David Thompson |
.504 | | |
| Nick Van Exel |
.405 | | |
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| David Thompson |
.277 | | 
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| Nick Van Exel |
.357 | | |
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| David Thompson |
.778 | | |
| Nick Van Exel |
.794 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| David Thompson |
27.2 | | (1978) | |
| Nick Van Exel |
18.4 | | (2002) | |
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| David Thompson |
4.9 | | (1978) | |
| Nick Van Exel |
3.9 | | (2000) | |
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| David Thompson |
4.5 | | (1978) | |
| Nick Van Exel |
9.0 | | (2000) | |
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| David Thompson |
1.4 | | (1977) | |
| Nick Van Exel |
1.2 | | (1995) | |
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| David Thompson |
1.2 | | (1978) | |
| Nick Van Exel |
0.3 | | (2001) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| David Thompson |
22.9 | | |
| Nick Van Exel |
13.6 | | |
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| David Thompson |
4.3 | | |
| Nick Van Exel |
2.9 | | |
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| David Thompson |
3.7 | | |
| Nick Van Exel |
4.5 | | |
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| David Thompson |
0.9 | | |
| Nick Van Exel |
0.8 | | |
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| David Thompson |
1.0 | | |
| Nick Van Exel |
0.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| David Thompson |
619 | | |
| Nick Van Exel |
1,032 | | |
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| David Thompson |
115 | | |
| Nick Van Exel |
221 | | |
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| David Thompson |
101 | | |
| Nick Van Exel |
342 | | |
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| David Thompson |
24 | | |
| Nick Van Exel |
64 | | |
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| David Thompson |
27 | | |
| Nick Van Exel |
6 | | |
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| David Thompson |
27 | | |
| Nick Van Exel |
76 | | |
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Percentages |
| David Thompson |
.462 | | |
| Nick Van Exel |
.394 | | |
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| David Thompson |
.333 | | 
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| Nick Van Exel |
.324 | | |
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| David Thompson |
.745 | | |
| Nick Van Exel |
.753 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| David Thompson |
28.0 | | (1979) | |
| Nick Van Exel |
20.0 | | (1995) | |
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| David Thompson |
7.0 | | (1979) | |
| Nick Van Exel |
4.0 | | (1996) | |
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| David Thompson |
4.0 | | (1979) | |
| Nick Van Exel |
7.3 | | (1995) | |
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| David Thompson |
1.5 | | (1977) | |
| Nick Van Exel |
2.1 | | (1995) | |
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| David Thompson |
1.6 | | (1978) | |
| Nick Van Exel |
0.3 | | (1995) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
