Joe Stephens vs. David Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Thompson and Joe Stephens 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

Joe Stephens

vs.

David Thompson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Joe Stephens: 1996-97 to 1999-00
David Thompson: 1976-77 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Joe Stephens 0 David Thompson 0

NBA Seasons Joe Stephens 3 David Thompson 8

Playoffs Played Joe Stephens 0 David Thompson 5

All-Star Games Joe Stephens 0 David Thompson 4

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Joe Stephens 0 David Thompson 2

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Joe Stephens 0 David Thompson 2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Joe Stephens 3.2 David Thompson 22.1

Rebounds Per Game Joe Stephens 2.0 David Thompson 3.8

Assists Per Game Joe Stephens 0.5 David Thompson 3.2

Steals Per Game Joe Stephens 0.5 David Thompson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Joe Stephens 0.1 David Thompson 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Joe Stephens 71 David Thompson 11,264

Total Rebounds Joe Stephens 45 David Thompson 1,921

Total Assists Joe Stephens 12 David Thompson 1,631

Total Steals Joe Stephens 12 David Thompson 459

Total Blocks Joe Stephens 3 David Thompson 407

Total Games Joe Stephens 22 David Thompson 509

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Joe Stephens .357 David Thompson .504

3-Point Percentage Joe Stephens .190 David Thompson .277 *

Free Throw Percentage Joe Stephens .700 David Thompson .778

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Joe Stephens 3.9 (1998) David Thompson 27.2 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Joe Stephens 2.8 (2000) David Thompson 4.9 (1978)

Assists Per Game Joe Stephens 0.8 (2000) David Thompson 4.5 (1978)

Steals Per Game Joe Stephens 1.5 (1997) David Thompson 1.4 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Joe Stephens 0.2 (2000) David Thompson 1.2 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Joe Stephens - David Thompson 22.9

Rebounds Per Game Joe Stephens - David Thompson 4.3

Assists Per Game Joe Stephens - David Thompson 3.7

Steals Per Game Joe Stephens - David Thompson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Joe Stephens - David Thompson 1.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Joe Stephens - David Thompson 619

Total Rebounds Joe Stephens - David Thompson 115

Total Assists Joe Stephens - David Thompson 101

Total Steals Joe Stephens - David Thompson 24

Total Blocks Joe Stephens - David Thompson 27

Total Games Joe Stephens 0 David Thompson 27

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Joe Stephens - David Thompson .462

3-Point Percentage Joe Stephens - David Thompson .333 *

Free Throw Percentage Joe Stephens - David Thompson .745

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Joe Stephens - David Thompson 28.0 (1979)

Rebounds Per Game Joe Stephens - David Thompson 7.0 (1979)

Assists Per Game Joe Stephens - David Thompson 4.0 (1979)

Steals Per Game Joe Stephens - David Thompson 1.5 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Joe Stephens - 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.