Greg Kelser vs. David Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Thompson and Greg Kelser 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
Greg Kelser: 1979-80 to 1984-85
David Thompson: 1976-77 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Greg Kelser 0 David Thompson 0

NBA Seasons Greg Kelser 6 David Thompson 8

Playoffs Played Greg Kelser 2 David Thompson 5

All-Star Games Greg Kelser 0 David Thompson 4

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Greg Kelser 0 David Thompson 2

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Greg Kelser 0 David Thompson 2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Greg Kelser 9.7 David Thompson 22.1

Rebounds Per Game Greg Kelser 4.6 David Thompson 3.8

Assists Per Game Greg Kelser 1.3 David Thompson 3.2

Steals Per Game Greg Kelser 0.8 David Thompson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Greg Kelser 0.5 David Thompson 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Greg Kelser 2,961 David Thompson 11,264

Total Rebounds Greg Kelser 1,402 David Thompson 1,921

Total Assists Greg Kelser 411 David Thompson 1,631

Total Steals Greg Kelser 239 David Thompson 459

Total Blocks Greg Kelser 150 David Thompson 407

Total Games Greg Kelser 305 David Thompson 509

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Greg Kelser .486 David Thompson .504

3-Point Percentage Greg Kelser .167 David Thompson .277 *

Free Throw Percentage Greg Kelser .686 David Thompson .778

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Greg Kelser 14.2 (1980) David Thompson 27.2 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Greg Kelser 5.5 (1980) David Thompson 4.9 (1978)

Assists Per Game Greg Kelser 2.2 (1980) David Thompson 4.5 (1978)

Steals Per Game Greg Kelser 1.4 (1981) David Thompson 1.4 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Greg Kelser 1.2 (1981) David Thompson 1.2 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Greg Kelser 1.6 David Thompson 22.9

Rebounds Per Game Greg Kelser 1.8 David Thompson 4.3

Assists Per Game Greg Kelser 0.4 David Thompson 3.7

Steals Per Game Greg Kelser 0.2 David Thompson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Greg Kelser 0.0 David Thompson 1.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Greg Kelser 8 David Thompson 619

Total Rebounds Greg Kelser 9 David Thompson 115

Total Assists Greg Kelser 2 David Thompson 101

Total Steals Greg Kelser 1 David Thompson 24

Total Blocks Greg Kelser 0 David Thompson 27

Total Games Greg Kelser 5 David Thompson 27

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Greg Kelser .286 David Thompson .462

3-Point Percentage Greg Kelser - David Thompson .333 *

Free Throw Percentage Greg Kelser 1.000 David Thompson .745

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Greg Kelser 2.0 (1983) David Thompson 28.0 (1979)

Rebounds Per Game Greg Kelser 3.0 (1983) David Thompson 7.0 (1979)

Assists Per Game Greg Kelser 0.5 (1983) David Thompson 4.0 (1979)

Steals Per Game Greg Kelser 0.5 (1983) David Thompson 1.5 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Greg Kelser 0.0 (1983) 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.