LeBron James vs. David Thompson Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Thompson and LeBron James 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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LeBron James:
2003-04 to 2023-24
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David Thompson:
1976-77 to 1983-84
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NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| LeBron James |
27.1 | | |
| David Thompson |
22.1 | | |
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| LeBron James |
7.5 | | |
| David Thompson |
3.8 | | |
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| LeBron James |
7.4 | | |
| David Thompson |
3.2 | | |
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| LeBron James |
1.5 | | |
| David Thompson |
0.9 | | |
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| LeBron James |
0.7 | | |
| David Thompson |
0.8 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| LeBron James |
40,474 | | |
| David Thompson |
11,264 | | |
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| LeBron James |
11,185 | | |
| David Thompson |
1,921 | | |
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| LeBron James |
11,009 | | |
| David Thompson |
1,631 | | |
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| LeBron James |
2,275 | | |
| David Thompson |
459 | | |
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| LeBron James |
1,111 | | |
| David Thompson |
407 | | |
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| LeBron James |
1,492 | | |
| David Thompson |
509 | | |
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Percentages |
| LeBron James |
.506 | | |
| David Thompson |
.504 | | |
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| LeBron James |
.348 | | |
| David Thompson |
.277 | |   *
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| LeBron James |
.736 | | |
| David Thompson |
.778 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| LeBron James |
31.4 | | (2006) | |
| David Thompson |
27.2 | | (1978) | |
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| LeBron James |
8.6 | | (2018) | |
| David Thompson |
4.9 | | (1978) | |
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| LeBron James |
10.2 | | (2020) | |
| David Thompson |
4.5 | | (1978) | |
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| LeBron James |
2.2 | | (2005) | |
| David Thompson |
1.4 | | (1977) | |
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| LeBron James |
1.1 | | (2009) | |
| David Thompson |
1.2 | | (1978) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| LeBron James |
28.4 | | |
| David Thompson |
22.9 | | |
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| LeBron James |
9.0 | | |
| David Thompson |
4.3 | | |
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| LeBron James |
7.2 | | |
| David Thompson |
3.7 | | |
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| LeBron James |
1.7 | | |
| David Thompson |
0.9 | | |
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| LeBron James |
1.0 | | |
| David Thompson |
1.0 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| LeBron James |
8,076 | | |
| David Thompson |
619 | | |
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| LeBron James |
2,563 | | |
| David Thompson |
115 | | |
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| LeBron James |
2,043 | | |
| David Thompson |
101 | | |
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| LeBron James |
474 | | |
| David Thompson |
24 | | |
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| LeBron James |
273 | | |
| David Thompson |
27 | | |
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| LeBron James |
284 | | |
| David Thompson |
27 | | |
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Percentages |
| LeBron James |
.496 | | |
| David Thompson |
.462 | | |
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| LeBron James |
.333 | | |
| David Thompson |
.333 | |  *
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| LeBron James |
.741 | | |
| David Thompson |
.745 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| LeBron James |
35.3 | | (2009) | |
| David Thompson |
28.0 | | (1979) | |
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| LeBron James |
11.3 | | (2015) | |
| David Thompson |
7.0 | | (1979) | |
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| LeBron James |
10.0 | | (2024) | |
| David Thompson |
4.0 | | (1979) | |
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| LeBron James |
2.3 | | (2016) | |
| David Thompson |
1.5 | | (1977) | |
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| LeBron James |
1.8 | | (2010) | |
| David Thompson |
1.6 | | (1978) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
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