Larry Mikan vs. Tristan Thompson Comparison

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

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Larry Mikan 0 Tristan Thompson 1

NBA Seasons Larry Mikan 1 Tristan Thompson 14

Playoffs Played Larry Mikan 0 Tristan Thompson 9

All-Star Games Larry Mikan 0 Tristan Thompson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Larry Mikan 3.0 Tristan Thompson 8.3

Rebounds Per Game Larry Mikan 2.6 Tristan Thompson 7.8

Assists Per Game Larry Mikan 0.8 Tristan Thompson 1.0

Steals Per Game Larry Mikan - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 0.5

Blocks Per Game Larry Mikan - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Larry Mikan 158 Tristan Thompson 6,822

Total Rebounds Larry Mikan 139 Tristan Thompson 6,428

Total Assists Larry Mikan 41 Tristan Thompson 800

Total Steals Larry Mikan - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 378

Total Blocks Larry Mikan - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 526

Total Games Larry Mikan 53 Tristan Thompson 819

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Larry Mikan .333 Tristan Thompson .520

3-Point Percentage Larry Mikan - n/a ** Tristan Thompson .238

Free Throw Percentage Larry Mikan .618 Tristan Thompson .592

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Larry Mikan 3.0 (1971) Tristan Thompson 12.0 (2020)

Rebounds Per Game Larry Mikan 2.6 (1971) Tristan Thompson 10.2 (2019)

Assists Per Game Larry Mikan 0.8 (1971) Tristan Thompson 2.1 (2020)

Steals Per Game Larry Mikan - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 0.7 (2013)

Blocks Per Game Larry Mikan - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 1.1 (2017)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Larry Mikan - Tristan Thompson 6.4

Rebounds Per Game Larry Mikan - Tristan Thompson 7.2

Assists Per Game Larry Mikan - Tristan Thompson 0.8

Steals Per Game Larry Mikan - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 0.3

Blocks Per Game Larry Mikan - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 0.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Larry Mikan - Tristan Thompson 687

Total Rebounds Larry Mikan - Tristan Thompson 768

Total Assists Larry Mikan - Tristan Thompson 81

Total Steals Larry Mikan - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 31

Total Blocks Larry Mikan - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 76

Total Games Larry Mikan 0 Tristan Thompson 107

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Larry Mikan - Tristan Thompson .557

3-Point Percentage Larry Mikan - n/a ** Tristan Thompson .000

Free Throw Percentage Larry Mikan - Tristan Thompson .613

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Larry Mikan - Tristan Thompson 10.4 (2021)

Rebounds Per Game Larry Mikan - Tristan Thompson 10.8 (2015)

Assists Per Game Larry Mikan - Tristan Thompson 1.4 (2017)

Steals Per Game Larry Mikan - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 0.8 (2021)

Blocks Per Game Larry Mikan - 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.