Dikembe Mutombo vs. David Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Thompson and Dikembe Mutombo 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
Dikembe Mutombo:
1991-92 to 2008-09
David Thompson:
1976-77 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

Dikembe Mutombo0
David Thompson0
Dikembe Mutombo18
David Thompson8
Dikembe Mutombo13
David Thompson5
Dikembe Mutombo8
David Thompson4

Honors and Awards

Dikembe Mutombo0
David Thompson2
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Dikembe Mutombo3
David Thompson2
Dikembe Mutombo3
David Thompson0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Dikembe Mutombo6
David Thompson0
Dikembe Mutombo4
David Thompson0
*
Dikembe Mutombo2
David Thompson0
Dikembe Mutombo3
David Thompson0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Dikembe Mutombo 9.8
David Thompson 22.1

Dikembe Mutombo 10.3
David Thompson 3.8

Dikembe Mutombo 1.0
David Thompson 3.2

Dikembe Mutombo 0.4
David Thompson 0.9

Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
David Thompson 0.8

Totals Stats

Dikembe Mutombo 11,729
David Thompson 11,264

Dikembe Mutombo 12,359
David Thompson 1,921

Dikembe Mutombo 1,240
David Thompson 1,631

Dikembe Mutombo 494
David Thompson 459

Dikembe Mutombo 3,289
David Thompson 407

Dikembe Mutombo 1,196
David Thompson 509

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dikembe Mutombo .518
David Thompson .504

3-Point Percentage
Dikembe Mutombo .000
David Thompson .277

*
Free Throw Percentage
Dikembe Mutombo .684
David Thompson .778

Best Season (no game minimum)

Dikembe Mutombo 16.6
(1992)
David Thompson 27.2
(1978)

Dikembe Mutombo 14.1
(2000)
David Thompson 4.9
(1978)

Dikembe Mutombo 2.2
(1992)
David Thompson 4.5
(1978)

Dikembe Mutombo 0.7
(1994)
David Thompson 1.4
(1977)

Dikembe Mutombo 4.5
(1996)
David Thompson 1.2
(1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Dikembe Mutombo 9.1
David Thompson 22.9

Dikembe Mutombo 9.5
David Thompson 4.3

Dikembe Mutombo 0.8
David Thompson 3.7

Dikembe Mutombo 0.4
David Thompson 0.9

Dikembe Mutombo 2.5
David Thompson 1.0

Totals Stats

Dikembe Mutombo 918
David Thompson 619

Dikembe Mutombo 962
David Thompson 115

Dikembe Mutombo 78
David Thompson 101

Dikembe Mutombo 40
David Thompson 24

Dikembe Mutombo 251
David Thompson 27

Dikembe Mutombo 101
David Thompson 27

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dikembe Mutombo .517
David Thompson .462

3-Point Percentage
Dikembe Mutombo .000
David Thompson .333

*
Free Throw Percentage
Dikembe Mutombo .703
David Thompson .745

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Dikembe Mutombo 15.4
(1997)
David Thompson 28.0
(1979)

Dikembe Mutombo 13.9
(1999)
David Thompson 7.0
(1979)

Dikembe Mutombo 1.8
(1994)
David Thompson 4.0
(1979)

Dikembe Mutombo 0.7
(1994)
David Thompson 1.5
(1977)

Dikembe Mutombo 5.8
(1994)
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.