Gary Freeman vs. Tristan Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Tristan Thompson and Gary Freeman 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
Gary Freeman: 1970-71 to 1970-71
Tristan Thompson: 2011-12 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Gary Freeman 0 Tristan Thompson 1

NBA Seasons Gary Freeman 1 Tristan Thompson 14

Playoffs Played Gary Freeman 0 Tristan Thompson 9

All-Star Games Gary Freeman 0 Tristan Thompson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Gary Freeman 3.2 Tristan Thompson 8.3

Rebounds Per Game Gary Freeman 2.0 Tristan Thompson 7.8

Assists Per Game Gary Freeman 0.7 Tristan Thompson 1.0

Steals Per Game Gary Freeman - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 0.5

Blocks Per Game Gary Freeman - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Gary Freeman 167 Tristan Thompson 6,822

Total Rebounds Gary Freeman 106 Tristan Thompson 6,428

Total Assists Gary Freeman 35 Tristan Thompson 800

Total Steals Gary Freeman - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 378

Total Blocks Gary Freeman - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 526

Total Games Gary Freeman 52 Tristan Thompson 819

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Gary Freeman .515 Tristan Thompson .520

3-Point Percentage Gary Freeman - n/a ** Tristan Thompson .238

Free Throw Percentage Gary Freeman .725 Tristan Thompson .592

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Gary Freeman 3.2 (1971) Tristan Thompson 12.0 (2020)

Rebounds Per Game Gary Freeman 2.0 (1971) Tristan Thompson 10.2 (2019)

Assists Per Game Gary Freeman 0.7 (1971) Tristan Thompson 2.1 (2020)

Steals Per Game Gary Freeman - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 0.7 (2013)

Blocks Per Game Gary Freeman - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 1.1 (2017)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Gary Freeman - Tristan Thompson 6.4

Rebounds Per Game Gary Freeman - Tristan Thompson 7.2

Assists Per Game Gary Freeman - Tristan Thompson 0.8

Steals Per Game Gary Freeman - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 0.3

Blocks Per Game Gary Freeman - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 0.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Gary Freeman - Tristan Thompson 687

Total Rebounds Gary Freeman - Tristan Thompson 768

Total Assists Gary Freeman - Tristan Thompson 81

Total Steals Gary Freeman - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 31

Total Blocks Gary Freeman - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 76

Total Games Gary Freeman 0 Tristan Thompson 107

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Gary Freeman - Tristan Thompson .557

3-Point Percentage Gary Freeman - n/a ** Tristan Thompson .000

Free Throw Percentage Gary Freeman - Tristan Thompson .613

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Gary Freeman - Tristan Thompson 10.4 (2021)

Rebounds Per Game Gary Freeman - Tristan Thompson 10.8 (2015)

Assists Per Game Gary Freeman - Tristan Thompson 1.4 (2017)

Steals Per Game Gary Freeman - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 0.8 (2021)

Blocks Per Game Gary Freeman - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 1.2 (2021)

Notes: ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.