Ben Simmons vs. Etan Thomas Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Etan Thomas and Ben Simmons 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
Ben Simmons: 2017-18 to 2024-25
Etan Thomas: 2001-02 to 2010-11

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Ben Simmons 0 Etan Thomas 0

NBA Seasons Ben Simmons 7 Etan Thomas 9

Playoffs Played Ben Simmons 4 Etan Thomas 5

All-Star Games Ben Simmons 3 Etan Thomas 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Ben Simmons 1 Etan Thomas 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Ben Simmons 2 Etan Thomas 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Ben Simmons 2 Etan Thomas 0

Steals Leader Ben Simmons 1 Etan Thomas 0

Rookie of The Year Ben Simmons 1 Etan Thomas 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Ben Simmons 13.1 Etan Thomas 5.7

Rebounds Per Game Ben Simmons 7.4 Etan Thomas 4.7

Assists Per Game Ben Simmons 7.2 Etan Thomas 0.4

Steals Per Game Ben Simmons 1.5 Etan Thomas 0.3

Blocks Per Game Ben Simmons 0.7 Etan Thomas 1.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Ben Simmons 5,021 Etan Thomas 2,341

Total Rebounds Ben Simmons 2,840 Etan Thomas 1,927

Total Assists Ben Simmons 2,754 Etan Thomas 149

Total Steals Ben Simmons 568 Etan Thomas 128

Total Blocks Ben Simmons 255 Etan Thomas 427

Total Games Ben Simmons 383 Etan Thomas 409

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Ben Simmons .558 Etan Thomas .513

3-Point Percentage Ben Simmons .139 Etan Thomas -

Free Throw Percentage Ben Simmons .592 Etan Thomas .603

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Ben Simmons 16.9 (2019) Etan Thomas 8.9 (2004)

Rebounds Per Game Ben Simmons 8.8 (2019) Etan Thomas 6.7 (2004)

Assists Per Game Ben Simmons 8.2 (2018) Etan Thomas 0.9 (2004)

Steals Per Game Ben Simmons 2.1 (2020) Etan Thomas 0.5 (2004)

Blocks Per Game Ben Simmons 0.9 (2018) Etan Thomas 1.6 (2004)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Ben Simmons 12.2 Etan Thomas 4.8

Rebounds Per Game Ben Simmons 7.2 Etan Thomas 3.8

Assists Per Game Ben Simmons 6.6 Etan Thomas 0.2

Steals Per Game Ben Simmons 1.2 Etan Thomas 0.2

Blocks Per Game Ben Simmons 0.9 Etan Thomas 0.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Ben Simmons 477 Etan Thomas 86

Total Rebounds Ben Simmons 280 Etan Thomas 69

Total Assists Ben Simmons 259 Etan Thomas 3

Total Steals Ben Simmons 48 Etan Thomas 4

Total Blocks Ben Simmons 34 Etan Thomas 12

Total Games Ben Simmons 39 Etan Thomas 18

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Ben Simmons .567 Etan Thomas .559

3-Point Percentage Ben Simmons .000 Etan Thomas -

Free Throw Percentage Ben Simmons .520 Etan Thomas .541

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Ben Simmons 16.3 (2018) Etan Thomas 6.0 (2010)

Rebounds Per Game Ben Simmons 9.4 (2018) Etan Thomas 5.5 (2007)

Assists Per Game Ben Simmons 8.8 (2021) Etan Thomas 0.3 (2007)

Steals Per Game Ben Simmons 1.7 (2018) Etan Thomas 0.7 (2006)

Blocks Per Game Ben Simmons 1.0 (2019) Etan Thomas 0.9 (2005)