Nathaniel Clifton vs. Tristan Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Tristan Thompson and Nathaniel Clifton 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
Nathaniel Clifton: 1950-51 to 1957-58
Tristan Thompson: 2011-12 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Nathaniel Clifton 0 Tristan Thompson 1

NBA Seasons Nathaniel Clifton 8 Tristan Thompson 14

Playoffs Played Nathaniel Clifton 6 Tristan Thompson 9

All-Star Games Nathaniel Clifton 1 Tristan Thompson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 10.0 Tristan Thompson 8.3

Rebounds Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 8.2 Tristan Thompson 7.8

Assists Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 2.5 Tristan Thompson 1.0

Steals Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 0.5

Blocks Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Nathaniel Clifton 5,444 Tristan Thompson 6,822

Total Rebounds Nathaniel Clifton 4,469 Tristan Thompson 6,428

Total Assists Nathaniel Clifton 1,367 Tristan Thompson 800

Total Steals Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 378

Total Blocks Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 526

Total Games Nathaniel Clifton 544 Tristan Thompson 819

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Nathaniel Clifton .361 Tristan Thompson .520

3-Point Percentage Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Tristan Thompson .238

Free Throw Percentage Nathaniel Clifton .633 Tristan Thompson .592

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 13.1 (1955) Tristan Thompson 12.0 (2020)

Rebounds Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 11.8 (1952) Tristan Thompson 10.2 (2019)

Assists Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 3.4 (1952) Tristan Thompson 2.1 (2020)

Steals Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 0.7 (2013)

Blocks Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 1.1 (2017)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 9.0 Tristan Thompson 6.4

Rebounds Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 9.3 Tristan Thompson 7.2

Assists Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 2.7 Tristan Thompson 0.8

Steals Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 0.3

Blocks Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 0.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Nathaniel Clifton 476 Tristan Thompson 687

Total Rebounds Nathaniel Clifton 495 Tristan Thompson 768

Total Assists Nathaniel Clifton 142 Tristan Thompson 81

Total Steals Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 31

Total Blocks Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 76

Total Games Nathaniel Clifton 53 Tristan Thompson 107

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Nathaniel Clifton .348 Tristan Thompson .557

3-Point Percentage Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Tristan Thompson .000

Free Throw Percentage Nathaniel Clifton .624 Tristan Thompson .613

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 19.7 (1955) Tristan Thompson 10.4 (2021)

Rebounds Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 12.7 (1953) Tristan Thompson 10.8 (2015)

Assists Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 4.3 (1955) Tristan Thompson 1.4 (2017)

Steals Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 0.8 (2021)

Blocks Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Tristan Thompson 1.2 (2021)

Notes: ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.