Al Thornton vs. Derrick White Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Derrick White and Al Thornton 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

Al Thornton

vs.

Derrick White

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Al Thornton: 2007-08 to 2010-11
Derrick White: 2017-18 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Al Thornton 0 Derrick White 0

NBA Seasons Al Thornton 4 Derrick White 7

Playoffs Played Al Thornton 0 Derrick White 5

All-Star Games Al Thornton 0 Derrick White 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Al Thornton 0 Derrick White 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Al Thornton 11.9 Derrick White 12.3

Rebounds Per Game Al Thornton 4.2 Derrick White 3.5

Assists Per Game Al Thornton 1.2 Derrick White 4.1

Steals Per Game Al Thornton 0.6 Derrick White 0.8

Blocks Per Game Al Thornton 0.5 Derrick White 0.9

Totals Stats

Total Points Al Thornton 3,527 Derrick White 5,151

Total Rebounds Al Thornton 1,233 Derrick White 1,467

Total Assists Al Thornton 353 Derrick White 1,704

Total Steals Al Thornton 185 Derrick White 333

Total Blocks Al Thornton 152 Derrick White 366

Total Games Al Thornton 296 Derrick White 418

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Al Thornton .452 Derrick White .450

3-Point Percentage Al Thornton .293 Derrick White .363

Free Throw Percentage Al Thornton .747 Derrick White .854

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Al Thornton 16.8 (2009) Derrick White 15.4 (2021)

Rebounds Per Game Al Thornton 5.2 (2009) Derrick White 4.2 (2024)

Assists Per Game Al Thornton 1.5 (2009) Derrick White 5.2 (2024)

Steals Per Game Al Thornton 0.8 (2009) Derrick White 1.0 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Al Thornton 0.9 (2009) Derrick White 1.2 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Al Thornton - Derrick White 11.9

Rebounds Per Game Al Thornton - Derrick White 2.9

Assists Per Game Al Thornton - Derrick White 2.4

Steals Per Game Al Thornton - Derrick White 0.7

Blocks Per Game Al Thornton - Derrick White 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Al Thornton - Derrick White 688

Total Rebounds Al Thornton - Derrick White 168

Total Assists Al Thornton - Derrick White 141

Total Steals Al Thornton - Derrick White 41

Total Blocks Al Thornton - Derrick White 45

Total Games Al Thornton 0 Derrick White 58

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Al Thornton - Derrick White .473

3-Point Percentage Al Thornton - Derrick White .402

Free Throw Percentage Al Thornton - Derrick White .835

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Al Thornton - Derrick White 22.4 (2024)

Rebounds Per Game Al Thornton - Derrick White 3.6 (2024)

Assists Per Game Al Thornton - Derrick White 3.2 (2024)

Steals Per Game Al Thornton - Derrick White 0.9 (2022)

Blocks Per Game Al Thornton - Derrick White 1.0 (2024)