Melvin Newbern vs. Ausar Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ausar Thompson and Melvin Newbern 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
Melvin Newbern: 1992-93 to 1992-93
Ausar Thompson: 2023-24 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Melvin Newbern 0 Ausar Thompson 0

NBA Seasons Melvin Newbern 1 Ausar Thompson 3

Playoffs Played Melvin Newbern 0 Ausar Thompson 1

All-Star Games Melvin Newbern 0 Ausar Thompson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Melvin Newbern 3.6 Ausar Thompson 9.6

Rebounds Per Game Melvin Newbern 1.1 Ausar Thompson 5.8

Assists Per Game Melvin Newbern 1.7 Ausar Thompson 2.1

Steals Per Game Melvin Newbern 0.7 Ausar Thompson 1.4

Blocks Per Game Melvin Newbern 0.0 Ausar Thompson 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Melvin Newbern 119 Ausar Thompson 1,201

Total Rebounds Melvin Newbern 37 Ausar Thompson 728

Total Assists Melvin Newbern 57 Ausar Thompson 268

Total Steals Melvin Newbern 23 Ausar Thompson 170

Total Blocks Melvin Newbern 1 Ausar Thompson 101

Total Games Melvin Newbern 33 Ausar Thompson 125

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Melvin Newbern .372 Ausar Thompson .510

3-Point Percentage Melvin Newbern .125 Ausar Thompson .198

Free Throw Percentage Melvin Newbern .567 Ausar Thompson .620

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Melvin Newbern 3.6 (1993) Ausar Thompson 17.0 (2026)

Rebounds Per Game Melvin Newbern 1.1 (1993) Ausar Thompson 7.7 (2026)

Assists Per Game Melvin Newbern 1.7 (1993) Ausar Thompson 4.7 (2026)

Steals Per Game Melvin Newbern 0.7 (1993) Ausar Thompson 1.7 (2025)

Blocks Per Game Melvin Newbern 0.0 (1993) Ausar Thompson 0.9 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Melvin Newbern - Ausar Thompson 11.5

Rebounds Per Game Melvin Newbern - Ausar Thompson 5.2

Assists Per Game Melvin Newbern - Ausar Thompson 1.0

Steals Per Game Melvin Newbern - Ausar Thompson 1.2

Blocks Per Game Melvin Newbern - Ausar Thompson 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Melvin Newbern - Ausar Thompson 69

Total Rebounds Melvin Newbern - Ausar Thompson 31

Total Assists Melvin Newbern - Ausar Thompson 6

Total Steals Melvin Newbern - Ausar Thompson 7

Total Blocks Melvin Newbern - Ausar Thompson 5

Total Games Melvin Newbern 0 Ausar Thompson 6

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Melvin Newbern - Ausar Thompson .571

3-Point Percentage Melvin Newbern - Ausar Thompson .000

Free Throw Percentage Melvin Newbern - Ausar Thompson .583

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Melvin Newbern - Ausar Thompson 11.5 (2025)

Rebounds Per Game Melvin Newbern - Ausar Thompson 5.2 (2025)

Assists Per Game Melvin Newbern - Ausar Thompson 1.0 (2025)

Steals Per Game Melvin Newbern - Ausar Thompson 1.2 (2025)

Blocks Per Game Melvin Newbern - Ausar Thompson 0.8 (2025)