Red Kerr vs. Ausar Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ausar Thompson and Red Kerr 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
Red Kerr: 1954-55 to 1965-66
Ausar Thompson: 2023-24 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Red Kerr 1 Ausar Thompson 0

NBA Seasons Red Kerr 12 Ausar Thompson 3

Playoffs Played Red Kerr 12 Ausar Thompson 1

All-Star Games Red Kerr 3 Ausar Thompson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Red Kerr 13.8 Ausar Thompson 9.8

Rebounds Per Game Red Kerr 11.2 Ausar Thompson 5.8

Assists Per Game Red Kerr 2.2 Ausar Thompson 2.2

Steals Per Game Red Kerr - n/a ** Ausar Thompson 1.4

Blocks Per Game Red Kerr - n/a ** Ausar Thompson 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Red Kerr 12,480 Ausar Thompson 1,427

Total Rebounds Red Kerr 10,092 Ausar Thompson 842

Total Assists Red Kerr 2,004 Ausar Thompson 321

Total Steals Red Kerr - n/a ** Ausar Thompson 202

Total Blocks Red Kerr - n/a ** Ausar Thompson 118

Total Games Red Kerr 905 Ausar Thompson 146

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Red Kerr .418 Ausar Thompson .511

3-Point Percentage Red Kerr - n/a ** Ausar Thompson .208

Free Throw Percentage Red Kerr .723 Ausar Thompson .601

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Red Kerr 17.8 (1959) Ausar Thompson 11.5 (2026)

Rebounds Per Game Red Kerr 14.7 (1962) Ausar Thompson 6.4 (2024)

Assists Per Game Red Kerr 3.4 (1964) Ausar Thompson 2.8 (2026)

Steals Per Game Red Kerr - n/a ** Ausar Thompson 1.7 (2025)

Blocks Per Game Red Kerr - n/a ** Ausar Thompson 0.9 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Red Kerr 12.3 Ausar Thompson 11.5

Rebounds Per Game Red Kerr 10.9 Ausar Thompson 5.2

Assists Per Game Red Kerr 2.0 Ausar Thompson 1.0

Steals Per Game Red Kerr - n/a ** Ausar Thompson 1.2

Blocks Per Game Red Kerr - n/a ** Ausar Thompson 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Red Kerr 933 Ausar Thompson 69

Total Rebounds Red Kerr 827 Ausar Thompson 31

Total Assists Red Kerr 152 Ausar Thompson 6

Total Steals Red Kerr - n/a ** Ausar Thompson 7

Total Blocks Red Kerr - n/a ** Ausar Thompson 5

Total Games Red Kerr 76 Ausar Thompson 6

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Red Kerr .386 Ausar Thompson .571

3-Point Percentage Red Kerr - n/a ** Ausar Thompson .000

Free Throw Percentage Red Kerr .687 Ausar Thompson .583

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Red Kerr 19.0 (1964) Ausar Thompson 11.5 (2025)

Rebounds Per Game Red Kerr 20.3 (1958) Ausar Thompson 5.2 (2025)

Assists Per Game Red Kerr 3.2 (1964) Ausar Thompson 1.0 (2025)

Steals Per Game Red Kerr - n/a ** Ausar Thompson 1.2 (2025)

Blocks Per Game Red Kerr - n/a ** Ausar Thompson 0.8 (2025)

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.