Clyde Drexler vs. David Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Thompson and Clyde Drexler 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
2023-24
Clyde Drexler:
1983-84 to 1997-98
David Thompson:
1976-77 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

Clyde Drexler1
David Thompson0
Clyde Drexler15
David Thompson8
Clyde Drexler15
David Thompson5
Clyde Drexler10
David Thompson4

Honors and Awards

Clyde Drexler1
David Thompson2
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Clyde Drexler5
David Thompson2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Clyde Drexler 20.4
David Thompson 22.1

Clyde Drexler 6.1
David Thompson 3.8

Clyde Drexler 5.6
David Thompson 3.2

Clyde Drexler 2.0
David Thompson 0.9

Clyde Drexler 0.7
David Thompson 0.8

Totals Stats

Clyde Drexler 22,195
David Thompson 11,264

Clyde Drexler 6,677
David Thompson 1,921

Clyde Drexler 6,125
David Thompson 1,631

Clyde Drexler 2,207
David Thompson 459

Clyde Drexler 719
David Thompson 407

Clyde Drexler 1,086
David Thompson 509

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Clyde Drexler .472
David Thompson .504

3-Point Percentage
Clyde Drexler .318
David Thompson .277

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Free Throw Percentage
Clyde Drexler .788
David Thompson .778

Best Season (no game minimum)

Clyde Drexler 27.2
(1989)
David Thompson 27.2
(1978)

Clyde Drexler 7.9
(1989)
David Thompson 4.9
(1978)

Clyde Drexler 8.0
(1986)
David Thompson 4.5
(1978)

Clyde Drexler 2.7
(1989)
David Thompson 1.4
(1977)

Clyde Drexler 0.9
(1992)
David Thompson 1.2
(1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Clyde Drexler 20.4
David Thompson 22.9

Clyde Drexler 6.9
David Thompson 4.3

Clyde Drexler 6.1
David Thompson 3.7

Clyde Drexler 1.9
David Thompson 0.9

Clyde Drexler 0.7
David Thompson 1.0

Totals Stats

Clyde Drexler 2,963
David Thompson 619

Clyde Drexler 1,002
David Thompson 115

Clyde Drexler 891
David Thompson 101

Clyde Drexler 278
David Thompson 24

Clyde Drexler 108
David Thompson 27

Clyde Drexler 145
David Thompson 27

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Clyde Drexler .447
David Thompson .462

3-Point Percentage
Clyde Drexler .288
David Thompson .333

*
Free Throw Percentage
Clyde Drexler .787
David Thompson .745

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Clyde Drexler 27.7
(1989)
David Thompson 28.0
(1979)

Clyde Drexler 10.3
(1994)
David Thompson 7.0
(1979)

Clyde Drexler 9.2
(1985)
David Thompson 4.0
(1979)

Clyde Drexler 3.0
(1988)
David Thompson 1.5
(1977)

Clyde Drexler 1.0
(1993)
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.