Chris Andersen vs. Tristan Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Tristan Thompson and Chris Andersen 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
Chris Andersen: 2001-02 to 2016-17
Tristan Thompson: 2011-12 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Chris Andersen 1 Tristan Thompson 1

NBA Seasons Chris Andersen 15 Tristan Thompson 14

Playoffs Played Chris Andersen 7 Tristan Thompson 9

All-Star Games Chris Andersen 0 Tristan Thompson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Chris Andersen 5.4 Tristan Thompson 8.3

Rebounds Per Game Chris Andersen 5.0 Tristan Thompson 7.8

Assists Per Game Chris Andersen 0.5 Tristan Thompson 1.0

Steals Per Game Chris Andersen 0.4 Tristan Thompson 0.5

Blocks Per Game Chris Andersen 1.4 Tristan Thompson 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Chris Andersen 3,755 Tristan Thompson 6,822

Total Rebounds Chris Andersen 3,493 Tristan Thompson 6,428

Total Assists Chris Andersen 337 Tristan Thompson 800

Total Steals Chris Andersen 312 Tristan Thompson 378

Total Blocks Chris Andersen 991 Tristan Thompson 526

Total Games Chris Andersen 695 Tristan Thompson 819

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Chris Andersen .532 Tristan Thompson .520

3-Point Percentage Chris Andersen .221 Tristan Thompson .238

Free Throw Percentage Chris Andersen .654 Tristan Thompson .592

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Chris Andersen 7.7 (2005) Tristan Thompson 12.0 (2020)

Rebounds Per Game Chris Andersen 6.4 (2010) Tristan Thompson 10.2 (2019)

Assists Per Game Chris Andersen 1.1 (2005) Tristan Thompson 2.1 (2020)

Steals Per Game Chris Andersen 0.6 (2012) Tristan Thompson 0.7 (2013)

Blocks Per Game Chris Andersen 2.5 (2009) Tristan Thompson 1.1 (2017)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Chris Andersen 5.3 Tristan Thompson 6.4

Rebounds Per Game Chris Andersen 5.0 Tristan Thompson 7.2

Assists Per Game Chris Andersen 0.4 Tristan Thompson 0.8

Steals Per Game Chris Andersen 0.4 Tristan Thompson 0.3

Blocks Per Game Chris Andersen 1.2 Tristan Thompson 0.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Chris Andersen 389 Tristan Thompson 687

Total Rebounds Chris Andersen 364 Tristan Thompson 768

Total Assists Chris Andersen 26 Tristan Thompson 81

Total Steals Chris Andersen 26 Tristan Thompson 31

Total Blocks Chris Andersen 90 Tristan Thompson 76

Total Games Chris Andersen 73 Tristan Thompson 107

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Chris Andersen .631 Tristan Thompson .557

3-Point Percentage Chris Andersen .000 Tristan Thompson .000

Free Throw Percentage Chris Andersen .689 Tristan Thompson .613

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Chris Andersen 6.5 (2009) Tristan Thompson 10.4 (2021)

Rebounds Per Game Chris Andersen 7.8 (2016) Tristan Thompson 10.8 (2015)

Assists Per Game Chris Andersen 0.8 (2016) Tristan Thompson 1.4 (2017)

Steals Per Game Chris Andersen 0.6 (2011) Tristan Thompson 0.8 (2021)

Blocks Per Game Chris Andersen 2.1 (2009) Tristan Thompson 1.2 (2021)