Muggsy Bogues vs. David Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Thompson and Muggsy Bogues 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
Muggsy Bogues:
1987-88 to 2000-01
David Thompson:
1976-77 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

Muggsy Bogues0
David Thompson0
Muggsy Bogues14
David Thompson8
Muggsy Bogues5
David Thompson5
Muggsy Bogues0
David Thompson4

Honors and Awards

Muggsy Bogues0
David Thompson2
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Muggsy Bogues0
David Thompson2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Muggsy Bogues 7.7
David Thompson 22.1

Muggsy Bogues 2.6
David Thompson 3.8

Muggsy Bogues 7.6
David Thompson 3.2

Muggsy Bogues 1.5
David Thompson 0.9

Muggsy Bogues 0.0
David Thompson 0.8

Totals Stats

Muggsy Bogues 6,858
David Thompson 11,264

Muggsy Bogues 2,318
David Thompson 1,921

Muggsy Bogues 6,726
David Thompson 1,631

Muggsy Bogues 1,369
David Thompson 459

Muggsy Bogues 39
David Thompson 407

Muggsy Bogues 889
David Thompson 509

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Muggsy Bogues .458
David Thompson .504

3-Point Percentage
Muggsy Bogues .278
David Thompson .277

*
Free Throw Percentage
Muggsy Bogues .827
David Thompson .778

Best Season (no game minimum)

Muggsy Bogues 11.1
(1995)
David Thompson 27.2
(1978)

Muggsy Bogues 4.1
(1994)
David Thompson 4.9
(1978)

Muggsy Bogues 10.7
(1990)
David Thompson 4.5
(1978)

Muggsy Bogues 2.1
(1992)
David Thompson 1.4
(1977)

Muggsy Bogues 0.1
(1989)
David Thompson 1.2
(1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Muggsy Bogues 8.9
David Thompson 22.9

Muggsy Bogues 2.7
David Thompson 4.3

Muggsy Bogues 5.6
David Thompson 3.7

Muggsy Bogues 1.7
David Thompson 0.9

Muggsy Bogues 0.0
David Thompson 1.0

Totals Stats

Muggsy Bogues 170
David Thompson 619

Muggsy Bogues 51
David Thompson 115

Muggsy Bogues 107
David Thompson 101

Muggsy Bogues 33
David Thompson 24

Muggsy Bogues 0
David Thompson 27

Muggsy Bogues 19
David Thompson 27

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Muggsy Bogues .419
David Thompson .462

3-Point Percentage
Muggsy Bogues .476
David Thompson .333

*
Free Throw Percentage
Muggsy Bogues .769
David Thompson .745

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Muggsy Bogues 16.0
(1997)
David Thompson 28.0
(1979)

Muggsy Bogues 4.0
(1993)
David Thompson 7.0
(1979)

Muggsy Bogues 7.8
(1993)
David Thompson 4.0
(1979)

Muggsy Bogues 2.7
(1993)
David Thompson 1.5
(1977)

Muggsy Bogues 0.0
(2000)
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.