Michael Jordan vs. David Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Thompson and Michael Jordan 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
2023-24
Michael Jordan:
1984-85 to 2002-03
David Thompson:
1976-77 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Jordan6
David Thompson0
Michael Jordan15
David Thompson8
Michael Jordan13
David Thompson5
Michael Jordan14
David Thompson4

Honors and Awards

Michael Jordan5
David Thompson0
Michael Jordan6
David Thompson0
Michael Jordan10
David Thompson2
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Jordan11
David Thompson2
Michael Jordan9
David Thompson0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Jordan9
David Thompson0
Michael Jordan1
David Thompson0
*
Michael Jordan10
David Thompson0
Michael Jordan3
David Thompson0
Michael Jordan1
David Thompson0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Jordan 30.1
David Thompson 22.1

Michael Jordan 6.2
David Thompson 3.8

Michael Jordan 5.3
David Thompson 3.2

Michael Jordan 2.3
David Thompson 0.9

Michael Jordan 0.8
David Thompson 0.8

Totals Stats

Michael Jordan 32,292
David Thompson 11,264

Michael Jordan 6,672
David Thompson 1,921

Michael Jordan 5,633
David Thompson 1,631

Michael Jordan 2,514
David Thompson 459

Michael Jordan 893
David Thompson 407

Michael Jordan 1,072
David Thompson 509

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Jordan .497
David Thompson .504

3-Point Percentage
Michael Jordan .327
David Thompson .277

*
Free Throw Percentage
Michael Jordan .835
David Thompson .778

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Jordan 37.1
(1987)
David Thompson 27.2
(1978)

Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)
David Thompson 4.9
(1978)

Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)
David Thompson 4.5
(1978)

Michael Jordan 3.2
(1988)
David Thompson 1.4
(1977)

Michael Jordan 1.6
(1988)
David Thompson 1.2
(1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Jordan 33.4
David Thompson 22.9

Michael Jordan 6.4
David Thompson 4.3

Michael Jordan 5.7
David Thompson 3.7

Michael Jordan 2.1
David Thompson 0.9

Michael Jordan 0.9
David Thompson 1.0

Totals Stats

Michael Jordan 5,987
David Thompson 619

Michael Jordan 1,152
David Thompson 115

Michael Jordan 1,022
David Thompson 101

Michael Jordan 376
David Thompson 24

Michael Jordan 158
David Thompson 27

Michael Jordan 179
David Thompson 27

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Jordan .487
David Thompson .462

3-Point Percentage
Michael Jordan .332
David Thompson .333

*
Free Throw Percentage
Michael Jordan .828
David Thompson .745

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Jordan 43.7
(1986)
David Thompson 28.0
(1979)

Michael Jordan 7.9
(1997)
David Thompson 7.0
(1979)

Michael Jordan 8.5
(1985)
David Thompson 4.0
(1979)

Michael Jordan 2.8
(1990)
David Thompson 1.5
(1977)

Michael Jordan 2.3
(1987)
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.