Aaron Gordon vs. David Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Thompson and Aaron Gordon 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
Aaron Gordon:
2014-15 to 2023-24
David Thompson:
1976-77 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

Aaron Gordon1
David Thompson0
Aaron Gordon10
David Thompson8
Aaron Gordon4
David Thompson5
Aaron Gordon0
David Thompson4

Honors and Awards

Aaron Gordon0
David Thompson2
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Aaron Gordon0
David Thompson2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Aaron Gordon 13.5
David Thompson 22.1

Aaron Gordon 6.3
David Thompson 3.8

Aaron Gordon 2.6
David Thompson 3.2

Aaron Gordon 0.7
David Thompson 0.9

Aaron Gordon 0.6
David Thompson 0.8

Totals Stats

Aaron Gordon 8,913
David Thompson 11,264

Aaron Gordon 4,185
David Thompson 1,921

Aaron Gordon 1,737
David Thompson 1,631

Aaron Gordon 494
David Thompson 459

Aaron Gordon 427
David Thompson 407

Aaron Gordon 662
David Thompson 509

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Aaron Gordon .480
David Thompson .504

3-Point Percentage
Aaron Gordon .322
David Thompson .277

*
Free Throw Percentage
Aaron Gordon .683
David Thompson .778

Best Season (no game minimum)

Aaron Gordon 17.6
(2018)
David Thompson 27.2
(1978)

Aaron Gordon 7.9
(2018)
David Thompson 4.9
(1978)

Aaron Gordon 3.7
(2019)
David Thompson 4.5
(1978)

Aaron Gordon 1.0
(2018)
David Thompson 1.4
(1977)

Aaron Gordon 0.8
(2018)
David Thompson 1.2
(1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Aaron Gordon 13.0
David Thompson 22.9

Aaron Gordon 6.2
David Thompson 4.3

Aaron Gordon 2.6
David Thompson 3.7

Aaron Gordon 0.6
David Thompson 0.9

Aaron Gordon 0.6
David Thompson 1.0

Totals Stats

Aaron Gordon 521
David Thompson 619

Aaron Gordon 246
David Thompson 115

Aaron Gordon 103
David Thompson 101

Aaron Gordon 24
David Thompson 24

Aaron Gordon 23
David Thompson 27

Aaron Gordon 40
David Thompson 27

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Aaron Gordon .478
David Thompson .462

3-Point Percentage
Aaron Gordon .365
David Thompson .333

*
Free Throw Percentage
Aaron Gordon .645
David Thompson .745

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Aaron Gordon 15.2
(2019)
David Thompson 28.0
(1979)

Aaron Gordon 7.2
(2022)
David Thompson 7.0
(1979)

Aaron Gordon 3.6
(2019)
David Thompson 4.0
(1979)

Aaron Gordon 1.2
(2019)
David Thompson 1.5
(1977)

Aaron Gordon 1.2
(2022)
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.