Aaron Nesmith vs. Mychal Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Mychal Thompson and Aaron Nesmith 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 2025-26
Aaron Nesmith: 2020-21 to 2025-26
Mychal Thompson: 1978-79 to 1990-91

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Aaron Nesmith 0 Mychal Thompson 2

NBA Seasons Aaron Nesmith 6 Mychal Thompson 12

Playoffs Played Aaron Nesmith 4 Mychal Thompson 11

All-Star Games Aaron Nesmith 0 Mychal Thompson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Aaron Nesmith 9.2 Mychal Thompson 13.7

Rebounds Per Game Aaron Nesmith 3.3 Mychal Thompson 7.4

Assists Per Game Aaron Nesmith 1.1 Mychal Thompson 2.3

Steals Per Game Aaron Nesmith 0.7 Mychal Thompson 0.7

Blocks Per Game Aaron Nesmith 0.4 Mychal Thompson 1.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Aaron Nesmith 2,740 Mychal Thompson 12,810

Total Rebounds Aaron Nesmith 995 Mychal Thompson 6,951

Total Assists Aaron Nesmith 322 Mychal Thompson 2,141

Total Steals Aaron Nesmith 199 Mychal Thompson 701

Total Blocks Aaron Nesmith 117 Mychal Thompson 1,073

Total Games Aaron Nesmith 299 Mychal Thompson 935

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Aaron Nesmith .456 Mychal Thompson .504

3-Point Percentage Aaron Nesmith .384 Mychal Thompson .083 *

Free Throw Percentage Aaron Nesmith .825 Mychal Thompson .655

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Aaron Nesmith 15.5 (2026) Mychal Thompson 20.8 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Aaron Nesmith 4.5 (2026) Mychal Thompson 11.7 (1982)

Assists Per Game Aaron Nesmith 1.5 (2026) Mychal Thompson 4.8 (1983)

Steals Per Game Aaron Nesmith 0.9 (2024) Mychal Thompson 1.1 (1984)

Blocks Per Game Aaron Nesmith 0.7 (2024) Mychal Thompson 2.2 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Aaron Nesmith 8.3 Mychal Thompson 10.9

Rebounds Per Game Aaron Nesmith 4.0 Mychal Thompson 6.0

Assists Per Game Aaron Nesmith 1.1 Mychal Thompson 1.2

Steals Per Game Aaron Nesmith 0.6 Mychal Thompson 0.5

Blocks Per Game Aaron Nesmith 0.5 Mychal Thompson 1.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Aaron Nesmith 497 Mychal Thompson 1,132

Total Rebounds Aaron Nesmith 242 Mychal Thompson 627

Total Assists Aaron Nesmith 67 Mychal Thompson 126

Total Steals Aaron Nesmith 34 Mychal Thompson 56

Total Blocks Aaron Nesmith 32 Mychal Thompson 106

Total Games Aaron Nesmith 60 Mychal Thompson 104

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Aaron Nesmith .438 Mychal Thompson .501

3-Point Percentage Aaron Nesmith .385 Mychal Thompson - *

Free Throw Percentage Aaron Nesmith .886 Mychal Thompson .648

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Aaron Nesmith 12.7 (2025) Mychal Thompson 25.0 (1981)

Rebounds Per Game Aaron Nesmith 5.7 (2025) Mychal Thompson 10.3 (1979)

Assists Per Game Aaron Nesmith 2.2 (2024) Mychal Thompson 5.6 (1983)

Steals Per Game Aaron Nesmith 0.9 (2025) Mychal Thompson 1.3 (1984)

Blocks Per Game Aaron Nesmith 0.8 (2025) Mychal Thompson 3.0 (1981)

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