Michael Ruffin vs. David Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Thompson and Michael Ruffin 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

Michael Ruffin

vs.

David Thompson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Ruffin: 1999-00 to 2008-09
David Thompson: 1976-77 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Ruffin 0 David Thompson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Ruffin 9 David Thompson 8

Playoffs Played Michael Ruffin 4 David Thompson 5

All-Star Games Michael Ruffin 0 David Thompson 4

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Michael Ruffin 0 David Thompson 2

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Michael Ruffin 0 David Thompson 2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Ruffin 1.7 David Thompson 22.1

Rebounds Per Game Michael Ruffin 3.9 David Thompson 3.8

Assists Per Game Michael Ruffin 0.6 David Thompson 3.2

Steals Per Game Michael Ruffin 0.5 David Thompson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Michael Ruffin 0.5 David Thompson 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Ruffin 716 David Thompson 11,264

Total Rebounds Michael Ruffin 1,632 David Thompson 1,921

Total Assists Michael Ruffin 250 David Thompson 1,631

Total Steals Michael Ruffin 199 David Thompson 459

Total Blocks Michael Ruffin 193 David Thompson 407

Total Games Michael Ruffin 414 David Thompson 509

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Ruffin .407 David Thompson .504

3-Point Percentage Michael Ruffin .000 David Thompson .277 *

Free Throw Percentage Michael Ruffin .459 David Thompson .778

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Ruffin 2.6 (2001) David Thompson 27.2 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Ruffin 5.8 (2001) David Thompson 4.9 (1978)

Assists Per Game Michael Ruffin 1.0 (2004) David Thompson 4.5 (1978)

Steals Per Game Michael Ruffin 0.7 (2008) David Thompson 1.4 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Michael Ruffin 0.8 (2001) David Thompson 1.2 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Ruffin 1.4 David Thompson 22.9

Rebounds Per Game Michael Ruffin 3.4 David Thompson 4.3

Assists Per Game Michael Ruffin 0.7 David Thompson 3.7

Steals Per Game Michael Ruffin 0.4 David Thompson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Michael Ruffin 0.3 David Thompson 1.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Ruffin 28 David Thompson 619

Total Rebounds Michael Ruffin 67 David Thompson 115

Total Assists Michael Ruffin 13 David Thompson 101

Total Steals Michael Ruffin 7 David Thompson 24

Total Blocks Michael Ruffin 5 David Thompson 27

Total Games Michael Ruffin 20 David Thompson 27

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Ruffin .563 David Thompson .462

3-Point Percentage Michael Ruffin .000 David Thompson .333 *

Free Throw Percentage Michael Ruffin .500 David Thompson .745

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Ruffin 2.6 (2005) David Thompson 28.0 (1979)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Ruffin 5.0 (2009) David Thompson 7.0 (1979)

Assists Per Game Michael Ruffin 1.0 (2005) David Thompson 4.0 (1979)

Steals Per Game Michael Ruffin 0.8 (2007) David Thompson 1.5 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Michael Ruffin 0.3 (2006) 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.