Wilt Chamberlain vs. Tyrus Thomas Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Tyrus Thomas and Wilt Chamberlain 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
Wilt Chamberlain:
1959-60 to 1972-73
Tyrus Thomas:
2006-07 to 2014-15

NBA Championships and Seasons

Wilt Chamberlain2
Tyrus Thomas0
Wilt Chamberlain14
Tyrus Thomas8
Wilt Chamberlain13
Tyrus Thomas3
Wilt Chamberlain13
Tyrus Thomas0

Honors and Awards

Wilt Chamberlain4
Tyrus Thomas0
Wilt Chamberlain1 *
Tyrus Thomas0
Wilt Chamberlain7
Tyrus Thomas0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Wilt Chamberlain10
Tyrus Thomas0
Wilt Chamberlain2 *
Tyrus Thomas0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Wilt Chamberlain2
Tyrus Thomas0
Wilt Chamberlain7
Tyrus Thomas0
Wilt Chamberlain11
Tyrus Thomas0
Wilt Chamberlain1
Tyrus Thomas0
Wilt Chamberlain1
Tyrus Thomas0
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 30.1
Tyrus Thomas 7.7

Wilt Chamberlain 22.9
Tyrus Thomas 4.8

Wilt Chamberlain 4.4
Tyrus Thomas 0.9

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Tyrus Thomas 0.8

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Tyrus Thomas 1.3

Totals Stats

Wilt Chamberlain 31,419
Tyrus Thomas 3,093

Wilt Chamberlain 23,924
Tyrus Thomas 1,938

Wilt Chamberlain 4,643
Tyrus Thomas 347

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Tyrus Thomas 328

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Tyrus Thomas 525

Wilt Chamberlain 1,045
Tyrus Thomas 402

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain .540
Tyrus Thomas .438

3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Tyrus Thomas .235

Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain .511
Tyrus Thomas .732

Best Season (no game minimum)

Wilt Chamberlain 50.4
(1962)
Tyrus Thomas 10.8
(2009)

Wilt Chamberlain 27.2
(1961)
Tyrus Thomas 6.4
(2009)

Wilt Chamberlain 8.6
(1968)
Tyrus Thomas 1.2
(2008)

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Tyrus Thomas 1.2
(2010)

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Tyrus Thomas 1.9
(2009)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 22.5
Tyrus Thomas 7.3

Wilt Chamberlain 24.5
Tyrus Thomas 4.8

Wilt Chamberlain 4.2
Tyrus Thomas 0.7

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Tyrus Thomas 0.9

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Tyrus Thomas 1.3

Totals Stats

Wilt Chamberlain 3,607
Tyrus Thomas 153

Wilt Chamberlain 3,913
Tyrus Thomas 100

Wilt Chamberlain 673
Tyrus Thomas 14

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Tyrus Thomas 19

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Tyrus Thomas 27

Wilt Chamberlain 160
Tyrus Thomas 21

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain .522
Tyrus Thomas .457

3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Tyrus Thomas .000

Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain .465
Tyrus Thomas .700

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Wilt Chamberlain 37.0
(1961)
Tyrus Thomas 9.6
(2009)

Wilt Chamberlain 30.2
(1966)
Tyrus Thomas 6.3
(2009)

Wilt Chamberlain 9.0
(1967)
Tyrus Thomas 0.9
(2009)

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Tyrus Thomas 1.0
(2009)

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Tyrus Thomas 2.9
(2009)

Notes: ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.