Steve Novak vs. Tristan Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Tristan Thompson and Steve Novak 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
Steve Novak: 2006-07 to 2016-17
Tristan Thompson: 2011-12 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Steve Novak 0 Tristan Thompson 1

NBA Seasons Steve Novak 11 Tristan Thompson 14

Playoffs Played Steve Novak 5 Tristan Thompson 9

All-Star Games Steve Novak 0 Tristan Thompson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Steve Novak 4.7 Tristan Thompson 8.3

Rebounds Per Game Steve Novak 1.3 Tristan Thompson 7.8

Assists Per Game Steve Novak 0.3 Tristan Thompson 1.0

Steals Per Game Steve Novak 0.2 Tristan Thompson 0.5

Blocks Per Game Steve Novak 0.1 Tristan Thompson 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Steve Novak 2,177 Tristan Thompson 6,822

Total Rebounds Steve Novak 591 Tristan Thompson 6,428

Total Assists Steve Novak 132 Tristan Thompson 800

Total Steals Steve Novak 91 Tristan Thompson 378

Total Blocks Steve Novak 38 Tristan Thompson 526

Total Games Steve Novak 467 Tristan Thompson 819

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Steve Novak .437 Tristan Thompson .520

3-Point Percentage Steve Novak .430 Tristan Thompson .238

Free Throw Percentage Steve Novak .877 Tristan Thompson .592

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Steve Novak 8.8 (2012) Tristan Thompson 12.0 (2020)

Rebounds Per Game Steve Novak 1.9 (2012) Tristan Thompson 10.2 (2019)

Assists Per Game Steve Novak 0.6 (2009) Tristan Thompson 2.1 (2020)

Steals Per Game Steve Novak 0.3 (2013) Tristan Thompson 0.7 (2013)

Blocks Per Game Steve Novak 0.2 (2012) Tristan Thompson 1.1 (2017)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Steve Novak 1.7 Tristan Thompson 6.4

Rebounds Per Game Steve Novak 1.2 Tristan Thompson 7.2

Assists Per Game Steve Novak 0.0 Tristan Thompson 0.8

Steals Per Game Steve Novak 0.0 Tristan Thompson 0.3

Blocks Per Game Steve Novak 0.1 Tristan Thompson 0.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Steve Novak 38 Tristan Thompson 687

Total Rebounds Steve Novak 27 Tristan Thompson 768

Total Assists Steve Novak 1 Tristan Thompson 81

Total Steals Steve Novak 1 Tristan Thompson 31

Total Blocks Steve Novak 2 Tristan Thompson 76

Total Games Steve Novak 22 Tristan Thompson 107

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Steve Novak .483 Tristan Thompson .557

3-Point Percentage Steve Novak .455 Tristan Thompson .000

Free Throw Percentage Steve Novak - Tristan Thompson .613

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Steve Novak 2.7 (2008) Tristan Thompson 10.4 (2021)

Rebounds Per Game Steve Novak 3.0 (2012) Tristan Thompson 10.8 (2015)

Assists Per Game Steve Novak 0.3 (2014) Tristan Thompson 1.4 (2017)

Steals Per Game Steve Novak 0.1 (2013) Tristan Thompson 0.8 (2021)

Blocks Per Game Steve Novak 0.3 (2008) Tristan Thompson 1.2 (2021)