Alvin Robertson vs. David Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Thompson and Alvin Robertson 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

Alvin Robertson

vs.

David Thompson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Alvin Robertson: 1984-85 to 1995-96
David Thompson: 1976-77 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Alvin Robertson 0 David Thompson 0

NBA Seasons Alvin Robertson 10 David Thompson 8

Playoffs Played Alvin Robertson 4 David Thompson 5

All-Star Games Alvin Robertson 4 David Thompson 4

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Alvin Robertson 0 David Thompson 2

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Alvin Robertson 1 David Thompson 2

All-Defensive 1st Team Alvin Robertson 2 David Thompson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Alvin Robertson 6 David Thompson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Alvin Robertson 1 David Thompson 0 *

Steals Leader Alvin Robertson 3 David Thompson 0

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Alvin Robertson 14.0 David Thompson 22.1

Rebounds Per Game Alvin Robertson 5.2 David Thompson 3.8

Assists Per Game Alvin Robertson 5.0 David Thompson 3.2

Steals Per Game Alvin Robertson 2.7 David Thompson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Alvin Robertson 0.4 David Thompson 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Alvin Robertson 10,882 David Thompson 11,264

Total Rebounds Alvin Robertson 4,066 David Thompson 1,921

Total Assists Alvin Robertson 3,929 David Thompson 1,631

Total Steals Alvin Robertson 2,112 David Thompson 459

Total Blocks Alvin Robertson 323 David Thompson 407

Total Games Alvin Robertson 779 David Thompson 509

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Alvin Robertson .477 David Thompson .504

3-Point Percentage Alvin Robertson .295 David Thompson .277 *

Free Throw Percentage Alvin Robertson .743 David Thompson .778

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Alvin Robertson 19.6 (1988) David Thompson 27.2 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Alvin Robertson 6.9 (1990) David Thompson 4.9 (1978)

Assists Per Game Alvin Robertson 6.8 (1988) David Thompson 4.5 (1978)

Steals Per Game Alvin Robertson 3.7 (1986) David Thompson 1.4 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Alvin Robertson 0.8 (1988) David Thompson 1.2 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Alvin Robertson 20.2 David Thompson 22.9

Rebounds Per Game Alvin Robertson 5.3 David Thompson 4.3

Assists Per Game Alvin Robertson 6.2 David Thompson 3.7

Steals Per Game Alvin Robertson 2.8 David Thompson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Alvin Robertson 0.2 David Thompson 1.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Alvin Robertson 262 David Thompson 619

Total Rebounds Alvin Robertson 69 David Thompson 115

Total Assists Alvin Robertson 81 David Thompson 101

Total Steals Alvin Robertson 36 David Thompson 24

Total Blocks Alvin Robertson 2 David Thompson 27

Total Games Alvin Robertson 13 David Thompson 27

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Alvin Robertson .515 David Thompson .462

3-Point Percentage Alvin Robertson .353 David Thompson .333 *

Free Throw Percentage Alvin Robertson .754 David Thompson .745

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Alvin Robertson 23.7 (1991) David Thompson 28.0 (1979)

Rebounds Per Game Alvin Robertson 6.0 (1991) David Thompson 7.0 (1979)

Assists Per Game Alvin Robertson 9.3 (1988) David Thompson 4.0 (1979)

Steals Per Game Alvin Robertson 4.0 (1988) David Thompson 1.5 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Alvin Robertson 0.3 (1988) 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.