Etan Thomas vs. Tristan Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Tristan Thompson and Etan Thomas 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
Etan Thomas: 2001-02 to 2010-11
Tristan Thompson: 2011-12 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Etan Thomas 0 Tristan Thompson 1

NBA Seasons Etan Thomas 9 Tristan Thompson 14

Playoffs Played Etan Thomas 5 Tristan Thompson 9

All-Star Games Etan Thomas 0 Tristan Thompson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Etan Thomas 5.7 Tristan Thompson 8.3

Rebounds Per Game Etan Thomas 4.7 Tristan Thompson 7.8

Assists Per Game Etan Thomas 0.4 Tristan Thompson 1.0

Steals Per Game Etan Thomas 0.3 Tristan Thompson 0.5

Blocks Per Game Etan Thomas 1.0 Tristan Thompson 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Etan Thomas 2,341 Tristan Thompson 6,822

Total Rebounds Etan Thomas 1,927 Tristan Thompson 6,428

Total Assists Etan Thomas 149 Tristan Thompson 800

Total Steals Etan Thomas 128 Tristan Thompson 378

Total Blocks Etan Thomas 427 Tristan Thompson 526

Total Games Etan Thomas 409 Tristan Thompson 819

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Etan Thomas .513 Tristan Thompson .520

3-Point Percentage Etan Thomas - Tristan Thompson .238

Free Throw Percentage Etan Thomas .603 Tristan Thompson .592

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Etan Thomas 8.9 (2004) Tristan Thompson 12.0 (2020)

Rebounds Per Game Etan Thomas 6.7 (2004) Tristan Thompson 10.2 (2019)

Assists Per Game Etan Thomas 0.9 (2004) Tristan Thompson 2.1 (2020)

Steals Per Game Etan Thomas 0.5 (2004) Tristan Thompson 0.7 (2013)

Blocks Per Game Etan Thomas 1.6 (2004) Tristan Thompson 1.1 (2017)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Etan Thomas 4.8 Tristan Thompson 6.4

Rebounds Per Game Etan Thomas 3.8 Tristan Thompson 7.2

Assists Per Game Etan Thomas 0.2 Tristan Thompson 0.8

Steals Per Game Etan Thomas 0.2 Tristan Thompson 0.3

Blocks Per Game Etan Thomas 0.7 Tristan Thompson 0.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Etan Thomas 86 Tristan Thompson 687

Total Rebounds Etan Thomas 69 Tristan Thompson 768

Total Assists Etan Thomas 3 Tristan Thompson 81

Total Steals Etan Thomas 4 Tristan Thompson 31

Total Blocks Etan Thomas 12 Tristan Thompson 76

Total Games Etan Thomas 18 Tristan Thompson 107

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Etan Thomas .559 Tristan Thompson .557

3-Point Percentage Etan Thomas - Tristan Thompson .000

Free Throw Percentage Etan Thomas .541 Tristan Thompson .613

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Etan Thomas 6.0 (2010) Tristan Thompson 10.4 (2021)

Rebounds Per Game Etan Thomas 5.5 (2007) Tristan Thompson 10.8 (2015)

Assists Per Game Etan Thomas 0.3 (2007) Tristan Thompson 1.4 (2017)

Steals Per Game Etan Thomas 0.7 (2006) Tristan Thompson 0.8 (2021)

Blocks Per Game Etan Thomas 0.9 (2005) Tristan Thompson 1.2 (2021)