Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. David Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Thompson and Giannis Antetokounmpo 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
G. Antetokounmpo:
2013-14 to 2023-24
David Thompson:
1976-77 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

G. Antetokounmpo1
David Thompson0
G. Antetokounmpo11
David Thompson8
G. Antetokounmpo8
David Thompson5
G. Antetokounmpo8
David Thompson4

Honors and Awards

G. Antetokounmpo2
David Thompson0
G. Antetokounmpo1
David Thompson0
G. Antetokounmpo5
David Thompson2
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
G. Antetokounmpo7
David Thompson2
G. Antetokounmpo4
David Thompson0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
G. Antetokounmpo5
David Thompson0
G. Antetokounmpo1
David Thompson0
*
G. Antetokounmpo1 *
David Thompson0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.
Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

G. Antetokounmpo 23.3
David Thompson 22.1

G. Antetokounmpo 9.7
David Thompson 3.8

G. Antetokounmpo 4.8
David Thompson 3.2

G. Antetokounmpo 1.1
David Thompson 0.9

G. Antetokounmpo 1.2
David Thompson 0.8

Totals Stats

G. Antetokounmpo 18,332
David Thompson 11,264

G. Antetokounmpo 7,657
David Thompson 1,921

G. Antetokounmpo 3,810
David Thompson 1,631

G. Antetokounmpo 897
David Thompson 459

G. Antetokounmpo 976
David Thompson 407

G. Antetokounmpo 786
David Thompson 509

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .545
David Thompson .504

3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .287
David Thompson .277

*
Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .702
David Thompson .778

Best Season (no game minimum)

G. Antetokounmpo 31.1
(2023)
David Thompson 27.2
(1978)

G. Antetokounmpo 13.6
(2020)
David Thompson 4.9
(1978)

G. Antetokounmpo 6.4
(2024)
David Thompson 4.5
(1978)

G. Antetokounmpo 1.6
(2017)
David Thompson 1.4
(1977)

G. Antetokounmpo 1.9
(2017)
David Thompson 1.2
(1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

G. Antetokounmpo 26.6
David Thompson 22.9

G. Antetokounmpo 12.0
David Thompson 4.3

G. Antetokounmpo 5.2
David Thompson 3.7

G. Antetokounmpo 1.0
David Thompson 0.9

G. Antetokounmpo 1.3
David Thompson 1.0

Totals Stats

G. Antetokounmpo 2,105
David Thompson 619

G. Antetokounmpo 945
David Thompson 115

G. Antetokounmpo 413
David Thompson 101

G. Antetokounmpo 80
David Thompson 24

G. Antetokounmpo 105
David Thompson 27

G. Antetokounmpo 79
David Thompson 27

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .527
David Thompson .462

3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .261
David Thompson .333

*
Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .618
David Thompson .745

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

G. Antetokounmpo 31.7
(2022)
David Thompson 28.0
(1979)

G. Antetokounmpo 14.2
(2022)
David Thompson 7.0
(1979)

G. Antetokounmpo 6.8
(2022)
David Thompson 4.0
(1979)

G. Antetokounmpo 2.2
(2017)
David Thompson 1.5
(1977)

G. Antetokounmpo 2.0
(2019)
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.