Christian Laettner vs. David Thompson Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Thompson and Christian Laettner 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Christian Laettner:
1992-93 to 2004-05
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David Thompson:
1976-77 to 1983-84
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Honors and Awards |
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| Christian Laettner | 0 |
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| David Thompson | 2 | |
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| Christian Laettner | 0 |
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| David Thompson | 2 | |
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NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Christian Laettner |
12.8 | | |
| David Thompson |
22.1 | | |
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| Christian Laettner |
6.7 | | |
| David Thompson |
3.8 | | |
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| Christian Laettner |
2.6 | | |
| David Thompson |
3.2 | | |
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| Christian Laettner |
1.1 | | |
| David Thompson |
0.9 | | |
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| Christian Laettner |
0.8 | | |
| David Thompson |
0.8 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Christian Laettner |
11,121 | | |
| David Thompson |
11,264 | | |
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| Christian Laettner |
5,806 | | |
| David Thompson |
1,921 | | |
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| Christian Laettner |
2,224 | | |
| David Thompson |
1,631 | | |
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| Christian Laettner |
917 | | |
| David Thompson |
459 | | |
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| Christian Laettner |
675 | | |
| David Thompson |
407 | | |
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| Christian Laettner |
868 | | |
| David Thompson |
509 | | |
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Percentages |
| Christian Laettner |
.480 | | |
| David Thompson |
.504 | | |
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| Christian Laettner |
.261 | | |
| David Thompson |
.277 | |   *
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| Christian Laettner |
.820 | | |
| David Thompson |
.778 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Christian Laettner |
18.2 | | (1993) | |
| David Thompson |
27.2 | | (1978) | |
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| Christian Laettner |
8.8 | | (1997) | |
| David Thompson |
4.9 | | (1978) | |
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| Christian Laettner |
4.4 | | (1994) | |
| David Thompson |
4.5 | | (1978) | |
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| Christian Laettner |
1.3 | | (1993) | |
| David Thompson |
1.4 | | (1977) | |
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| Christian Laettner |
1.2 | | (1994) | |
| David Thompson |
1.2 | | (1978) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Christian Laettner |
10.5 | | |
| David Thompson |
22.9 | | |
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| Christian Laettner |
4.7 | | |
| David Thompson |
4.3 | | |
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| Christian Laettner |
1.5 | | |
| David Thompson |
3.7 | | |
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| Christian Laettner |
0.8 | | |
| David Thompson |
0.9 | | |
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| Christian Laettner |
0.5 | | |
| David Thompson |
1.0 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Christian Laettner |
472 | | |
| David Thompson |
619 | | |
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| Christian Laettner |
212 | | |
| David Thompson |
115 | | |
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| Christian Laettner |
69 | | |
| David Thompson |
101 | | |
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| Christian Laettner |
36 | | |
| David Thompson |
24 | | |
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| Christian Laettner |
21 | | |
| David Thompson |
27 | | |
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| Christian Laettner |
45 | | |
| David Thompson |
27 | | |
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Percentages |
| Christian Laettner |
.432 | | |
| David Thompson |
.462 | | |
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| Christian Laettner |
.179 | | |
| David Thompson |
.333 | | *
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| Christian Laettner |
.794 | | |
| David Thompson |
.745 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Christian Laettner |
17.6 | | (1997) | |
| David Thompson |
28.0 | | (1979) | |
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| Christian Laettner |
7.2 | | (1997) | |
| David Thompson |
7.0 | | (1979) | |
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| Christian Laettner |
2.6 | | (1997) | |
| David Thompson |
4.0 | | (1979) | |
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| Christian Laettner |
1.5 | | (1998) | |
| David Thompson |
1.5 | | (1977) | |
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| Christian Laettner |
1.0 | | (1996) | |
| David Thompson |
1.6 | | (1978) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
