Oscar Robertson vs. Isiah Thomas Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Isiah Thomas and Oscar Robertson 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
Oscar Robertson:
1960-61 to 1973-74
Isiah Thomas:
1981-82 to 1993-94

NBA Championships and Seasons

Oscar Robertson1
Isiah Thomas2
Oscar Robertson14
Isiah Thomas13
Oscar Robertson10
Isiah Thomas9
Oscar Robertson12
Isiah Thomas12

Honors and Awards

Oscar Robertson1
Isiah Thomas0
Oscar Robertson0 *
Isiah Thomas1
Oscar Robertson9
Isiah Thomas3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Oscar Robertson11
Isiah Thomas5
Oscar Robertson6
Isiah Thomas1
Oscar Robertson1
Isiah Thomas0
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Oscar Robertson 25.7
Isiah Thomas 19.2

Oscar Robertson 7.5
Isiah Thomas 3.6

Oscar Robertson 9.5
Isiah Thomas 9.3

Oscar Robertson 1.1
*
Isiah Thomas 1.9

Oscar Robertson 0.1
*
Isiah Thomas 0.3

Totals Stats

Oscar Robertson 26,710
Isiah Thomas 18,822

Oscar Robertson 7,804
Isiah Thomas 3,478

Oscar Robertson 9,887
Isiah Thomas 9,061

Oscar Robertson 77
*
Isiah Thomas 1,861

Oscar Robertson 4
*
Isiah Thomas 249

Oscar Robertson 1,040
Isiah Thomas 979

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Oscar Robertson .485
Isiah Thomas .452

3-Point Percentage
Oscar Robertson -
n/a **
Isiah Thomas .290

Free Throw Percentage
Oscar Robertson .838
Isiah Thomas .759

Best Season (no game minimum)

Oscar Robertson 31.4
(1964)
Isiah Thomas 22.9
(1983)

Oscar Robertson 12.5
(1962)
Isiah Thomas 4.5
(1985)

Oscar Robertson 11.5
(1965)
Isiah Thomas 13.9
(1985)

Oscar Robertson 1.1
(1974)
*
Isiah Thomas 2.5
(1984)

Oscar Robertson 0.1
(1974)
*
Isiah Thomas 0.4
(1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Oscar Robertson 22.2
Isiah Thomas 20.4

Oscar Robertson 6.7
Isiah Thomas 4.7

Oscar Robertson 8.9
Isiah Thomas 8.9

Oscar Robertson 0.9
*
Isiah Thomas 2.1

Oscar Robertson 0.3
*
Isiah Thomas 0.3

Totals Stats

Oscar Robertson 1,910
Isiah Thomas 2,261

Oscar Robertson 578
Isiah Thomas 524

Oscar Robertson 769
Isiah Thomas 987

Oscar Robertson 15
*
Isiah Thomas 234

Oscar Robertson 4
*
Isiah Thomas 38

Oscar Robertson 86
Isiah Thomas 111

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Oscar Robertson .460
Isiah Thomas .441

3-Point Percentage
Oscar Robertson -
n/a **
Isiah Thomas .346

Free Throw Percentage
Oscar Robertson .855
Isiah Thomas .769

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Oscar Robertson 31.8
(1966)
Isiah Thomas 26.5
(1986)

Oscar Robertson 13.0
(1963)
Isiah Thomas 5.5
(1986)

Oscar Robertson 12.0
(1965)
Isiah Thomas 12.0
(1986)

Oscar Robertson 0.9
(1974)
*
Isiah Thomas 2.9
(1988)

Oscar Robertson 0.3
(1974)
*
Isiah Thomas 1.2
(1984)

Notes: * Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.