Richard Hamilton vs. Mychal Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Mychal Thompson and Richard Hamilton 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
Richard Hamilton: 1999-00 to 2012-13
Mychal Thompson: 1978-79 to 1990-91

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Richard Hamilton 1 Mychal Thompson 2

NBA Seasons Richard Hamilton 14 Mychal Thompson 12

Playoffs Played Richard Hamilton 9 Mychal Thompson 11

All-Star Games Richard Hamilton 3 Mychal Thompson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Hamilton 17.1 Mychal Thompson 13.7

Rebounds Per Game Richard Hamilton 3.1 Mychal Thompson 7.4

Assists Per Game Richard Hamilton 3.4 Mychal Thompson 2.3

Steals Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.8 Mychal Thompson 0.7

Blocks Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.1 Mychal Thompson 1.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Hamilton 15,708 Mychal Thompson 12,810

Total Rebounds Richard Hamilton 2,852 Mychal Thompson 6,951

Total Assists Richard Hamilton 3,125 Mychal Thompson 2,141

Total Steals Richard Hamilton 714 Mychal Thompson 701

Total Blocks Richard Hamilton 131 Mychal Thompson 1,073

Total Games Richard Hamilton 921 Mychal Thompson 935

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Hamilton .449 Mychal Thompson .504

3-Point Percentage Richard Hamilton .346 Mychal Thompson .083 *

Free Throw Percentage Richard Hamilton .852 Mychal Thompson .655

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Hamilton 20.1 (2006) Mychal Thompson 20.8 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Richard Hamilton 3.9 (2005) Mychal Thompson 11.7 (1982)

Assists Per Game Richard Hamilton 4.9 (2005) Mychal Thompson 4.8 (1983)

Steals Per Game Richard Hamilton 1.3 (2004) Mychal Thompson 1.1 (1984)

Blocks Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.2 (2002) Mychal Thompson 2.2 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Hamilton 19.8 Mychal Thompson 10.9

Rebounds Per Game Richard Hamilton 3.9 Mychal Thompson 6.0

Assists Per Game Richard Hamilton 3.6 Mychal Thompson 1.2

Steals Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.9 Mychal Thompson 0.5

Blocks Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.2 Mychal Thompson 1.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Hamilton 2,571 Mychal Thompson 1,132

Total Rebounds Richard Hamilton 506 Mychal Thompson 627

Total Assists Richard Hamilton 467 Mychal Thompson 126

Total Steals Richard Hamilton 122 Mychal Thompson 56

Total Blocks Richard Hamilton 24 Mychal Thompson 106

Total Games Richard Hamilton 130 Mychal Thompson 104

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Hamilton .439 Mychal Thompson .501

3-Point Percentage Richard Hamilton .340 Mychal Thompson - *

Free Throw Percentage Richard Hamilton .860 Mychal Thompson .648

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Hamilton 22.5 (2003) Mychal Thompson 25.0 (1981)

Rebounds Per Game Richard Hamilton 4.6 (2004) Mychal Thompson 10.3 (1979)

Assists Per Game Richard Hamilton 5.0 (2009) Mychal Thompson 5.6 (1983)

Steals Per Game Richard Hamilton 1.4 (2008) Mychal Thompson 1.3 (1984)

Blocks Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.5 (2008) Mychal Thompson 3.0 (1981)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.