LeBron James vs. David Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Thompson and LeBron James 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
LeBron James:
2003-04 to 2023-24
David Thompson:
1976-77 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

LeBron James4
David Thompson0
LeBron James21
David Thompson8
LeBron James16
David Thompson5
LeBron James1 *
David Thompson0
*
LeBron James20
David Thompson4

Honors and Awards

LeBron James4
David Thompson0
LeBron James4
David Thompson0
LeBron James13
David Thompson2
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James19
David Thompson2
LeBron James5
David Thompson0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James6
David Thompson0
LeBron James1
David Thompson0
LeBron James1
David Thompson0
LeBron James1
David Thompson0
LeBron James1 *
David Thompson0
*
LeBron James1 *
David Thompson0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 27.1
David Thompson 22.1

LeBron James 7.5
David Thompson 3.8

LeBron James 7.4
David Thompson 3.2

LeBron James 1.5
David Thompson 0.9

LeBron James 0.7
David Thompson 0.8

Totals Stats

LeBron James 40,154
David Thompson 11,264

LeBron James 11,091
David Thompson 1,921

LeBron James 10,895
David Thompson 1,631

LeBron James 2,260
David Thompson 459

LeBron James 1,107
David Thompson 407

LeBron James 1,480
David Thompson 509

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .506
David Thompson .504

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .347
David Thompson .277

*
Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .735
David Thompson .778

Best Season (no game minimum)

LeBron James 31.4
(2006)
David Thompson 27.2
(1978)

LeBron James 8.6
(2018)
David Thompson 4.9
(1978)

LeBron James 10.2
(2020)
David Thompson 4.5
(1978)

LeBron James 2.2
(2005)
David Thompson 1.4
(1977)

LeBron James 1.1
(2009)
David Thompson 1.2
(1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 28.5
David Thompson 22.9

LeBron James 9.0
David Thompson 4.3

LeBron James 7.2
David Thompson 3.7

LeBron James 1.7
David Thompson 0.9

LeBron James 1.0
David Thompson 1.0

Totals Stats

LeBron James 8,023
David Thompson 619

LeBron James 2,549
David Thompson 115

LeBron James 2,023
David Thompson 101

LeBron James 471
David Thompson 24

LeBron James 270
David Thompson 27

LeBron James 282
David Thompson 27

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .495
David Thompson .462

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .331
David Thompson .333

*
Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .741
David Thompson .745

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

LeBron James 35.3
(2009)
David Thompson 28.0
(1979)

LeBron James 11.3
(2015)
David Thompson 7.0
(1979)

LeBron James 9.0
(2018)
David Thompson 4.0
(1979)

LeBron James 2.3
(2016)
David Thompson 1.5
(1977)

LeBron James 1.8
(2010)
David Thompson 1.6
(1978)

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