Melvin Newbern vs. David Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David 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

Melvin Newbern

vs.

David Thompson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Melvin Newbern: 1992-93 to 1992-93
David Thompson: 1976-77 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Melvin Newbern 0 David Thompson 0

NBA Seasons Melvin Newbern 1 David Thompson 8

Playoffs Played Melvin Newbern 0 David Thompson 5

All-Star Games Melvin Newbern 0 David Thompson 4

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Melvin Newbern 0 David Thompson 2

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Melvin Newbern 0 David Thompson 2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Melvin Newbern 3.6 David Thompson 22.1

Rebounds Per Game Melvin Newbern 1.1 David Thompson 3.8

Assists Per Game Melvin Newbern 1.7 David Thompson 3.2

Steals Per Game Melvin Newbern 0.7 David Thompson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Melvin Newbern 0.0 David Thompson 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Melvin Newbern 119 David Thompson 11,264

Total Rebounds Melvin Newbern 37 David Thompson 1,921

Total Assists Melvin Newbern 57 David Thompson 1,631

Total Steals Melvin Newbern 23 David Thompson 459

Total Blocks Melvin Newbern 1 David Thompson 407

Total Games Melvin Newbern 33 David Thompson 509

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Melvin Newbern .372 David Thompson .504

3-Point Percentage Melvin Newbern .125 David Thompson .277 *

Free Throw Percentage Melvin Newbern .567 David Thompson .778

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Melvin Newbern 3.6 (1993) David Thompson 27.2 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Melvin Newbern 1.1 (1993) David Thompson 4.9 (1978)

Assists Per Game Melvin Newbern 1.7 (1993) David Thompson 4.5 (1978)

Steals Per Game Melvin Newbern 0.7 (1993) David Thompson 1.4 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Melvin Newbern 0.0 (1993) David Thompson 1.2 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Melvin Newbern - David Thompson 22.9

Rebounds Per Game Melvin Newbern - David Thompson 4.3

Assists Per Game Melvin Newbern - David Thompson 3.7

Steals Per Game Melvin Newbern - David Thompson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Melvin Newbern - David Thompson 1.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Melvin Newbern - David Thompson 619

Total Rebounds Melvin Newbern - David Thompson 115

Total Assists Melvin Newbern - David Thompson 101

Total Steals Melvin Newbern - David Thompson 24

Total Blocks Melvin Newbern - David Thompson 27

Total Games Melvin Newbern 0 David Thompson 27

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Melvin Newbern - David Thompson .462

3-Point Percentage Melvin Newbern - David Thompson .333 *

Free Throw Percentage Melvin Newbern - David Thompson .745

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Melvin Newbern - David Thompson 28.0 (1979)

Rebounds Per Game Melvin Newbern - David Thompson 7.0 (1979)

Assists Per Game Melvin Newbern - David Thompson 4.0 (1979)

Steals Per Game Melvin Newbern - David Thompson 1.5 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Melvin Newbern - 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.