Bob Cousy vs. Isiah Thomas Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Isiah Thomas and Bob Cousy that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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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
Bob Cousy:
1950-51 to 1969-70
Isiah Thomas:
1981-82 to 1993-94

NBA Championships and Seasons

Bob Cousy6
Isiah Thomas2
Bob Cousy14
Isiah Thomas13
Bob Cousy13
Isiah Thomas9
Bob Cousy13
Isiah Thomas12

Honors and Awards

Bob Cousy1 *
Isiah Thomas0
Bob Cousy0 *
Isiah Thomas1
Bob Cousy10
Isiah Thomas3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Bob Cousy12
Isiah Thomas5
Bob Cousy8
Isiah Thomas1
* Notes: Season MVP is awarded since 1955-56.
Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Bob Cousy 18.4
Isiah Thomas 19.2

Bob Cousy 5.2
Isiah Thomas 3.6

Bob Cousy 7.5
Isiah Thomas 9.3

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Isiah Thomas 1.9

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Isiah Thomas 0.3

Totals Stats

Bob Cousy 16,960
Isiah Thomas 18,822

Bob Cousy 4,786
Isiah Thomas 3,478

Bob Cousy 6,955
Isiah Thomas 9,061

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Isiah Thomas 1,861

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Isiah Thomas 249

Bob Cousy 924
Isiah Thomas 979

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Bob Cousy .375
Isiah Thomas .452

3-Point Percentage
Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Isiah Thomas .290

Free Throw Percentage
Bob Cousy .803
Isiah Thomas .759

Best Season (no game minimum)

Bob Cousy 21.7
(1952)
Isiah Thomas 22.9
(1983)

Bob Cousy 6.9
(1951)
Isiah Thomas 4.5
(1985)

Bob Cousy 9.5
(1960)
Isiah Thomas 13.9
(1985)

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Isiah Thomas 2.5
(1984)

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Isiah Thomas 0.4
(1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Bob Cousy 18.5
Isiah Thomas 20.4

Bob Cousy 5.0
Isiah Thomas 4.7

Bob Cousy 8.6
Isiah Thomas 8.9

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Isiah Thomas 2.1

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Isiah Thomas 0.3

Totals Stats

Bob Cousy 2,018
Isiah Thomas 2,261

Bob Cousy 546
Isiah Thomas 524

Bob Cousy 937
Isiah Thomas 987

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Isiah Thomas 234

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Isiah Thomas 38

Bob Cousy 109
Isiah Thomas 111

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Bob Cousy .342
Isiah Thomas .441

3-Point Percentage
Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Isiah Thomas .346

Free Throw Percentage
Bob Cousy .801
Isiah Thomas .769

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Bob Cousy 31.0
(1952)
Isiah Thomas 26.5
(1986)

Bob Cousy 8.0
(1956)
Isiah Thomas 5.5
(1986)

Bob Cousy 10.8
(1959)
Isiah Thomas 12.0
(1986)

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Isiah Thomas 2.9
(1988)

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Isiah Thomas 1.2
(1984)

Notes: ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.