Richard Jefferson vs. Mychal Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Mychal Thompson and Richard Jefferson 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 Jefferson: 2001-02 to 2017-18
Mychal Thompson: 1978-79 to 1990-91

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Richard Jefferson 1 Mychal Thompson 2

NBA Seasons Richard Jefferson 17 Mychal Thompson 12

Playoffs Played Richard Jefferson 12 Mychal Thompson 11

All-Star Games Richard Jefferson 0 Mychal Thompson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 12.6 Mychal Thompson 13.7

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.0 Mychal Thompson 7.4

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 2.0 Mychal Thompson 2.3

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.7 Mychal Thompson 0.7

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.3 Mychal Thompson 1.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Jefferson 14,904 Mychal Thompson 12,810

Total Rebounds Richard Jefferson 4,720 Mychal Thompson 6,951

Total Assists Richard Jefferson 2,412 Mychal Thompson 2,141

Total Steals Richard Jefferson 787 Mychal Thompson 701

Total Blocks Richard Jefferson 347 Mychal Thompson 1,073

Total Games Richard Jefferson 1,181 Mychal Thompson 935

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Jefferson .464 Mychal Thompson .504

3-Point Percentage Richard Jefferson .376 Mychal Thompson .083 *

Free Throw Percentage Richard Jefferson .768 Mychal Thompson .655

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 22.6 (2008) Mychal Thompson 20.8 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 7.3 (2005) Mychal Thompson 11.7 (1982)

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.0 (2005) Mychal Thompson 4.8 (1983)

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.1 (2004) Mychal Thompson 1.1 (1984)

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.6 (2002) Mychal Thompson 2.2 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 10.8 Mychal Thompson 10.9

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.3 Mychal Thompson 6.0

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.7 Mychal Thompson 1.2

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.6 Mychal Thompson 0.5

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.3 Mychal Thompson 1.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Jefferson 1,511 Mychal Thompson 1,132

Total Rebounds Richard Jefferson 608 Mychal Thompson 627

Total Assists Richard Jefferson 241 Mychal Thompson 126

Total Steals Richard Jefferson 87 Mychal Thompson 56

Total Blocks Richard Jefferson 44 Mychal Thompson 106

Total Games Richard Jefferson 140 Mychal Thompson 104

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Jefferson .473 Mychal Thompson .501

3-Point Percentage Richard Jefferson .325 Mychal Thompson - *

Free Throw Percentage Richard Jefferson .731 Mychal Thompson .648

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 22.2 (2006) Mychal Thompson 25.0 (1981)

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 6.4 (2003) Mychal Thompson 10.3 (1979)

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.1 (2006) Mychal Thompson 5.6 (1983)

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.3 (2004) Mychal Thompson 1.3 (1984)

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.7 (2004) 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.