Rudy Gobert vs. David Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Thompson and Rudy Gobert that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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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
Rudy Gobert:
2013-14 to 2023-24
David Thompson:
1976-77 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

Rudy Gobert0
David Thompson0
Rudy Gobert11
David Thompson8
Rudy Gobert8
David Thompson5
Rudy Gobert3
David Thompson4

Honors and Awards

Rudy Gobert0
David Thompson2
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Rudy Gobert4
David Thompson2
Rudy Gobert6
David Thompson0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Rudy Gobert6
David Thompson0
Rudy Gobert3
David Thompson0
*
Rudy Gobert1
David Thompson0
Rudy Gobert1
David Thompson0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Rudy Gobert 12.7
David Thompson 22.1

Rudy Gobert 11.8
David Thompson 3.8

Rudy Gobert 1.3
David Thompson 3.2

Rudy Gobert 0.7
David Thompson 0.9

Rudy Gobert 2.1
David Thompson 0.8

Totals Stats

Rudy Gobert 9,592
David Thompson 11,264

Rudy Gobert 8,915
David Thompson 1,921

Rudy Gobert 996
David Thompson 1,631

Rudy Gobert 520
David Thompson 459

Rudy Gobert 1,614
David Thompson 407

Rudy Gobert 757
David Thompson 509

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Rudy Gobert .655
David Thompson .504

3-Point Percentage
Rudy Gobert .000
David Thompson .277

*
Free Throw Percentage
Rudy Gobert .639
David Thompson .778

Best Season (no game minimum)

Rudy Gobert 15.9
(2019)
David Thompson 27.2
(1978)

Rudy Gobert 14.7
(2022)
David Thompson 4.9
(1978)

Rudy Gobert 2.0
(2019)
David Thompson 4.5
(1978)

Rudy Gobert 0.8
(2019)
David Thompson 1.4
(1977)

Rudy Gobert 2.7
(2021)
David Thompson 1.2
(1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Rudy Gobert 13.6
David Thompson 22.9

Rudy Gobert 11.4
David Thompson 4.3

Rudy Gobert 1.1
David Thompson 3.7

Rudy Gobert 0.6
David Thompson 0.9

Rudy Gobert 1.7
David Thompson 1.0

Totals Stats

Rudy Gobert 746
David Thompson 619

Rudy Gobert 629
David Thompson 115

Rudy Gobert 61
David Thompson 101

Rudy Gobert 35
David Thompson 24

Rudy Gobert 94
David Thompson 27

Rudy Gobert 55
David Thompson 27

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Rudy Gobert .659
David Thompson .462

3-Point Percentage
Rudy Gobert .000
David Thompson .333

*
Free Throw Percentage
Rudy Gobert .612
David Thompson .745

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Rudy Gobert 16.9
(2020)
David Thompson 28.0
(1979)

Rudy Gobert 16.0
(2024)
David Thompson 7.0
(1979)

Rudy Gobert 2.0
(2024)
David Thompson 4.0
(1979)

Rudy Gobert 1.0
(2017)
David Thompson 1.5
(1977)

Rudy Gobert 2.6
(2019)
David Thompson 1.6
(1978)

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