Dirk Nowitzki vs. Billy Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Billy Thompson and Dirk Nowitzki 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
Dirk Nowitzki:
1998-99 to 2018-19
Billy Thompson:
1986-87 to 1991-92

NBA Championships and Seasons

Dirk Nowitzki1
Billy Thompson2
Dirk Nowitzki21
Billy Thompson6
Dirk Nowitzki15
Billy Thompson1
Dirk Nowitzki14
Billy Thompson0

Honors and Awards

Dirk Nowitzki1
Billy Thompson0
Dirk Nowitzki1
Billy Thompson0
Dirk Nowitzki4
Billy Thompson0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Dirk Nowitzki12
Billy Thompson0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Dirk Nowitzki 20.7
Billy Thompson 8.6

Dirk Nowitzki 7.5
Billy Thompson 5.4

Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
Billy Thompson 1.7

Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
Billy Thompson 0.5

Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
Billy Thompson 0.9

Totals Stats

Dirk Nowitzki 31,560
Billy Thompson 2,566

Dirk Nowitzki 11,489
Billy Thompson 1,615

Dirk Nowitzki 3,651
Billy Thompson 514

Dirk Nowitzki 1,210
Billy Thompson 158

Dirk Nowitzki 1,281
Billy Thompson 272

Dirk Nowitzki 1,522
Billy Thompson 300

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki .471
Billy Thompson .505

3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki .380
Billy Thompson .154

Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki .879
Billy Thompson .674

Best Season (no game minimum)

Dirk Nowitzki 26.6
(2006)
Billy Thompson 11.0
(1990)

Dirk Nowitzki 9.9
(2002)
Billy Thompson 7.2
(1989)

Dirk Nowitzki 3.5
(2008)
Billy Thompson 2.2
(1989)

Dirk Nowitzki 1.4
(2003)
Billy Thompson 0.7
(1989)

Dirk Nowitzki 1.5
(2005)
Billy Thompson 1.3
(1989)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Dirk Nowitzki 25.3
Billy Thompson 4.7

Dirk Nowitzki 10.0
Billy Thompson 2.0

Dirk Nowitzki 2.5
Billy Thompson 0.7

Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
Billy Thompson 1.3

Dirk Nowitzki 0.9
Billy Thompson 0.0

Totals Stats

Dirk Nowitzki 3,663
Billy Thompson 14

Dirk Nowitzki 1,446
Billy Thompson 6

Dirk Nowitzki 360
Billy Thompson 2

Dirk Nowitzki 149
Billy Thompson 4

Dirk Nowitzki 129
Billy Thompson 0

Dirk Nowitzki 145
Billy Thompson 3

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki .462
Billy Thompson .545

3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki .365
Billy Thompson -

Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki .892
Billy Thompson 1.000

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Dirk Nowitzki 28.4
(2002)
Billy Thompson 4.7
(1987)

Dirk Nowitzki 13.1
(2002)
Billy Thompson 2.0
(1987)

Dirk Nowitzki 4.0
(2008)
Billy Thompson 0.7
(1987)

Dirk Nowitzki 2.0
(2002)
Billy Thompson 1.3
(1987)

Dirk Nowitzki 2.6
(2004)
Billy Thompson 0.0
(1987)