Deandre Ayton vs. Thomas Gardner Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Thomas Gardner and Deandre Ayton 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
Deandre Ayton: 2018-19 to 2024-25
Thomas Gardner: 2007-08 to 2008-09

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Deandre Ayton 0 Thomas Gardner 0

NBA Seasons Deandre Ayton 7 Thomas Gardner 2

Playoffs Played Deandre Ayton 3 Thomas Gardner 1

All-Star Games Deandre Ayton 0 Thomas Gardner 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 16.4 Thomas Gardner 2.3

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 10.5 Thomas Gardner 0.6

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.6 Thomas Gardner 0.2

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.7 Thomas Gardner 0.2

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.0 Thomas Gardner 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Deandre Ayton 6,542 Thomas Gardner 45

Total Rebounds Deandre Ayton 4,167 Thomas Gardner 11

Total Assists Deandre Ayton 649 Thomas Gardner 3

Total Steals Deandre Ayton 292 Thomas Gardner 4

Total Blocks Deandre Ayton 380 Thomas Gardner 1

Total Games Deandre Ayton 398 Thomas Gardner 20

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Deandre Ayton .590 Thomas Gardner .305

3-Point Percentage Deandre Ayton .230 Thomas Gardner .200

Free Throw Percentage Deandre Ayton .755 Thomas Gardner .333

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 18.2 (2020) Thomas Gardner 5.3 (2008)

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 11.5 (2020) Thomas Gardner 1.0 (2008)

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.9 (2020) Thomas Gardner 0.3 (2008)

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.0 (2024) Thomas Gardner 0.3 (2009)

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.5 (2020) Thomas Gardner 0.1 (2009)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 15.9 Thomas Gardner 4.7

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 10.5 Thomas Gardner 0.7

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.3 Thomas Gardner 0.7

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.6 Thomas Gardner 0.3

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.9 Thomas Gardner 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Deandre Ayton 714 Thomas Gardner 14

Total Rebounds Deandre Ayton 473 Thomas Gardner 2

Total Assists Deandre Ayton 57 Thomas Gardner 2

Total Steals Deandre Ayton 29 Thomas Gardner 1

Total Blocks Deandre Ayton 41 Thomas Gardner 0

Total Games Deandre Ayton 45 Thomas Gardner 3

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Deandre Ayton .629 Thomas Gardner .385

3-Point Percentage Deandre Ayton .500 Thomas Gardner .500

Free Throw Percentage Deandre Ayton .661 Thomas Gardner 1.000

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 17.9 (2022) Thomas Gardner 4.7 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 11.8 (2021) Thomas Gardner 0.7 (2009)

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.7 (2022) Thomas Gardner 0.7 (2009)

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.8 (2021) Thomas Gardner 0.3 (2009)

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.1 (2021) Thomas Gardner 0.0 (2009)