Greg Sutton vs. David Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Thompson and Greg Sutton 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 Sutton: 1991-92 to 1995-96
David Thompson: 1976-77 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Greg Sutton 0 David Thompson 0

NBA Seasons Greg Sutton 3 David Thompson 8

Playoffs Played Greg Sutton 2 David Thompson 5

All-Star Games Greg Sutton 0 David Thompson 4

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Greg Sutton 0 David Thompson 2

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

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Greg Sutton 4.5 David Thompson 22.1

Rebounds Per Game Greg Sutton 0.9 David Thompson 3.8

Assists Per Game Greg Sutton 1.7 David Thompson 3.2

Steals Per Game Greg Sutton 0.5 David Thompson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Greg Sutton 0.1 David Thompson 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Greg Sutton 761 David Thompson 11,264

Total Rebounds Greg Sutton 153 David Thompson 1,921

Total Assists Greg Sutton 284 David Thompson 1,631

Total Steals Greg Sutton 84 David Thompson 459

Total Blocks Greg Sutton 13 David Thompson 407

Total Games Greg Sutton 168 David Thompson 509

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Greg Sutton .396 David Thompson .504

3-Point Percentage Greg Sutton .361 David Thompson .277 *

Free Throw Percentage Greg Sutton .743 David Thompson .778

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Greg Sutton 5.3 (1996) David Thompson 27.2 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Greg Sutton 1.1 (1995) David Thompson 4.9 (1978)

Assists Per Game Greg Sutton 2.1 (1996) David Thompson 4.5 (1978)

Steals Per Game Greg Sutton 0.6 (1995) David Thompson 1.4 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Greg Sutton 0.1 (1992) David Thompson 1.2 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Greg Sutton 1.4 David Thompson 22.9

Rebounds Per Game Greg Sutton 1.0 David Thompson 4.3

Assists Per Game Greg Sutton 1.0 David Thompson 3.7

Steals Per Game Greg Sutton 0.2 David Thompson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Greg Sutton 0.2 David Thompson 1.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Greg Sutton 7 David Thompson 619

Total Rebounds Greg Sutton 5 David Thompson 115

Total Assists Greg Sutton 5 David Thompson 101

Total Steals Greg Sutton 1 David Thompson 24

Total Blocks Greg Sutton 1 David Thompson 27

Total Games Greg Sutton 5 David Thompson 27

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Greg Sutton .154 David Thompson .462

3-Point Percentage Greg Sutton .000 David Thompson .333 *

Free Throw Percentage Greg Sutton 1.000 David Thompson .745

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Greg Sutton 3.5 (1992) David Thompson 28.0 (1979)

Rebounds Per Game Greg Sutton 1.7 (1995) David Thompson 7.0 (1979)

Assists Per Game Greg Sutton 1.0 (1995) David Thompson 4.0 (1979)

Steals Per Game Greg Sutton 0.5 (1992) David Thompson 1.5 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Greg Sutton 0.5 (1992) 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.