Vernon Maxwell vs. David Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Thompson and Vernon Maxwell 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
2023-24
Vernon Maxwell:
1988-89 to 2000-01
David Thompson:
1976-77 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

Vernon Maxwell2
David Thompson0
Vernon Maxwell13
David Thompson8
Vernon Maxwell7
David Thompson5
Vernon Maxwell0
David Thompson4

Honors and Awards

Vernon Maxwell0
David Thompson2
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Vernon Maxwell0
David Thompson2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Vernon Maxwell 12.8
David Thompson 22.1

Vernon Maxwell 2.6
David Thompson 3.8

Vernon Maxwell 3.4
David Thompson 3.2

Vernon Maxwell 1.1
David Thompson 0.9

Vernon Maxwell 0.2
David Thompson 0.8

Totals Stats

Vernon Maxwell 10,912
David Thompson 11,264

Vernon Maxwell 2,200
David Thompson 1,921

Vernon Maxwell 2,912
David Thompson 1,631

Vernon Maxwell 975
David Thompson 459

Vernon Maxwell 152
David Thompson 407

Vernon Maxwell 855
David Thompson 509

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Vernon Maxwell .398
David Thompson .504

3-Point Percentage
Vernon Maxwell .320
David Thompson .277

*
Free Throw Percentage
Vernon Maxwell .733
David Thompson .778

Best Season (no game minimum)

Vernon Maxwell 17.2
(1992)
David Thompson 27.2
(1978)

Vernon Maxwell 3.1
(1993)
David Thompson 4.9
(1978)

Vernon Maxwell 5.1
(1994)
David Thompson 4.5
(1978)

Vernon Maxwell 1.7
(1994)
David Thompson 1.4
(1977)

Vernon Maxwell 0.4
(1992)
David Thompson 1.2
(1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Vernon Maxwell 13.1
David Thompson 22.9

Vernon Maxwell 2.9
David Thompson 4.3

Vernon Maxwell 3.4
David Thompson 3.7

Vernon Maxwell 0.9
David Thompson 0.9

Vernon Maxwell 0.1
David Thompson 1.0

Totals Stats

Vernon Maxwell 642
David Thompson 619

Vernon Maxwell 143
David Thompson 115

Vernon Maxwell 165
David Thompson 101

Vernon Maxwell 44
David Thompson 24

Vernon Maxwell 5
David Thompson 27

Vernon Maxwell 49
David Thompson 27

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Vernon Maxwell .372
David Thompson .462

3-Point Percentage
Vernon Maxwell .301
David Thompson .333

*
Free Throw Percentage
Vernon Maxwell .696
David Thompson .745

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Vernon Maxwell 19.8
(1990)
David Thompson 28.0
(1979)

Vernon Maxwell 3.5
(1994)
David Thompson 7.0
(1979)

Vernon Maxwell 4.3
(1990)
David Thompson 4.0
(1979)

Vernon Maxwell 1.3
(1990)
David Thompson 1.5
(1977)

Vernon Maxwell 0.3
(1991)
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.