David Robinson vs. David Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Thompson and David Robinson 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
David Robinson:
1989-90 to 2002-03
David Thompson:
1976-77 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

David Robinson2
David Thompson0
David Robinson14
David Thompson8
David Robinson12
David Thompson5
David Robinson10
David Thompson4

Honors and Awards

David Robinson1
David Thompson0
David Robinson4
David Thompson2
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
David Robinson10
David Thompson2
David Robinson4
David Thompson0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
David Robinson8
David Thompson0
David Robinson1
David Thompson0
*
David Robinson1
David Thompson0
David Robinson1
David Thompson0
David Robinson1
David Thompson0
David Robinson1
David Thompson0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

David Robinson 21.1
David Thompson 22.1

David Robinson 10.6
David Thompson 3.8

David Robinson 2.5
David Thompson 3.2

David Robinson 1.4
David Thompson 0.9

David Robinson 3.0
David Thompson 0.8

Totals Stats

David Robinson 20,790
David Thompson 11,264

David Robinson 10,497
David Thompson 1,921

David Robinson 2,441
David Thompson 1,631

David Robinson 1,388
David Thompson 459

David Robinson 2,954
David Thompson 407

David Robinson 987
David Thompson 509

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
David Robinson .518
David Thompson .504

3-Point Percentage
David Robinson .250
David Thompson .277

*
Free Throw Percentage
David Robinson .736
David Thompson .778

Best Season (no game minimum)

David Robinson 29.8
(1994)
David Thompson 27.2
(1978)

David Robinson 13.0
(1991)
David Thompson 4.9
(1978)

David Robinson 4.8
(1994)
David Thompson 4.5
(1978)

David Robinson 2.3
(1992)
David Thompson 1.4
(1977)

David Robinson 4.5
(1992)
David Thompson 1.2
(1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

David Robinson 18.1
David Thompson 22.9

David Robinson 10.6
David Thompson 4.3

David Robinson 2.3
David Thompson 3.7

David Robinson 1.2
David Thompson 0.9

David Robinson 2.5
David Thompson 1.0

Totals Stats

David Robinson 2,221
David Thompson 619

David Robinson 1,301
David Thompson 115

David Robinson 280
David Thompson 101

David Robinson 151
David Thompson 24

David Robinson 312
David Thompson 27

David Robinson 123
David Thompson 27

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
David Robinson .479
David Thompson .462

3-Point Percentage
David Robinson .100
David Thompson .333

*
Free Throw Percentage
David Robinson .708
David Thompson .745

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

David Robinson 25.8
(1991)
David Thompson 28.0
(1979)

David Robinson 14.1
(1998)
David Thompson 7.0
(1979)

David Robinson 4.0
(1993)
David Thompson 4.0
(1979)

David Robinson 1.8
(2000)
David Thompson 1.5
(1977)

David Robinson 4.0
(1990)
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.