Willis Reed vs. Tyrus Thomas Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Tyrus Thomas and Willis Reed 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
Willis Reed:
1964-65 to 1973-74
Tyrus Thomas:
2006-07 to 2014-15

NBA Championships and Seasons

Willis Reed2
Tyrus Thomas0
Willis Reed10
Tyrus Thomas8
Willis Reed7
Tyrus Thomas3
Willis Reed7
Tyrus Thomas0

Honors and Awards

Willis Reed1
Tyrus Thomas0
Willis Reed2 *
Tyrus Thomas0
Willis Reed1
Tyrus Thomas0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Willis Reed5
Tyrus Thomas0
Willis Reed1 *
Tyrus Thomas0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Willis Reed1
Tyrus Thomas0
Willis Reed1
Tyrus Thomas0
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Willis Reed 18.7
Tyrus Thomas 7.7

Willis Reed 12.9
Tyrus Thomas 4.8

Willis Reed 1.8
Tyrus Thomas 0.9

Willis Reed 0.6
*
Tyrus Thomas 0.8

Willis Reed 1.1
*
Tyrus Thomas 1.3

Totals Stats

Willis Reed 12,183
Tyrus Thomas 3,093

Willis Reed 8,414
Tyrus Thomas 1,938

Willis Reed 1,186
Tyrus Thomas 347

Willis Reed 12
*
Tyrus Thomas 328

Willis Reed 21
*
Tyrus Thomas 525

Willis Reed 650
Tyrus Thomas 402

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Willis Reed .476
Tyrus Thomas .438

3-Point Percentage
Willis Reed -
n/a **
Tyrus Thomas .235

Free Throw Percentage
Willis Reed .747
Tyrus Thomas .732

Best Season (no game minimum)

Willis Reed 21.7
(1970)
Tyrus Thomas 10.8
(2009)

Willis Reed 14.7
(1965)
Tyrus Thomas 6.4
(2009)

Willis Reed 2.3
(1969)
Tyrus Thomas 1.2
(2008)

Willis Reed 0.6
(1974)
*
Tyrus Thomas 1.2
(2010)

Willis Reed 1.1
(1974)
*
Tyrus Thomas 1.9
(2009)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Willis Reed 17.4
Tyrus Thomas 7.3

Willis Reed 10.3
Tyrus Thomas 4.8

Willis Reed 1.9
Tyrus Thomas 0.7

Willis Reed 0.2
*
Tyrus Thomas 0.9

Willis Reed 0.0
*
Tyrus Thomas 1.3

Totals Stats

Willis Reed 1,358
Tyrus Thomas 153

Willis Reed 801
Tyrus Thomas 100

Willis Reed 149
Tyrus Thomas 14

Willis Reed 2
*
Tyrus Thomas 19

Willis Reed 0
*
Tyrus Thomas 27

Willis Reed 78
Tyrus Thomas 21

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Willis Reed .474
Tyrus Thomas .457

3-Point Percentage
Willis Reed -
n/a **
Tyrus Thomas .000

Free Throw Percentage
Willis Reed .765
Tyrus Thomas .700

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Willis Reed 27.5
(1967)
Tyrus Thomas 9.6
(2009)

Willis Reed 14.1
(1969)
Tyrus Thomas 6.3
(2009)

Willis Reed 2.8
(1970)
Tyrus Thomas 0.9
(2009)

Willis Reed 0.2
(1974)
*
Tyrus Thomas 1.0
(2009)

Willis Reed 0.0
(1974)
*
Tyrus Thomas 2.9
(2009)

Notes: * Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.