Anthony Davis vs. Isaiah Thomas: NBA Rankings Comparison
The ultimate statistical showdown: compare Anthony Davis and Isaiah Thomas all-time NBA rankings. Explore their historical standing across total and per-game stats, regular season and playoffs. Who ranks higher?
This in-depth analysis goes beyond basic career numbers to provide an unparalleled look at where Anthony Davis, with a career spanning 14 seasons from 2013 to 2026, and Isaiah Thomas, with 12 seasons played from 2012 to 2024, stand among the league's historical elite.
Dive into a meticulous breakdown of their positions in every major statistical category—from scoring, rebounding and assists to steals, blocks, triple-doubles, and rankings by points thresholds—across both regular season and their entire playoff careers. Our comprehensive tables offer side-by-side rankings, value comparisons, and key differences, ensuring you have all the definitive data to assess their historical impact.
First, review a concise summary of how they rank in NBA history in the main categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks) for both total and per-game stats, and below, you can then explore in detail all their stats and their historical rankings.
Anthony Davis vs. Isaiah Thomas | ||||
Career Totals |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Anthony Davis | Isaiah Thomas | Anthony Davis | Isaiah Thomas | |
| Points | 64th | +300th | 118th | +300th |
| Rebounds | 70th | +300th | 109th | +300th |
| Assists | +300th | +300th | +300th | +300th |
| Steals | 165th | +300th | 179th | +300th |
| Blocks | 24th | +300th | 53rd | +300th |
| Years | 14 | 12 | 6 | 4 |
Anthony Davis vs. Isaiah Thomas | ||||
Career Per Game |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Anthony Davis | Isaiah Thomas | Anthony Davis | Isaiah Thomas | |
| Points | 26th | 158th | 19th | 64th |
| Rebounds | 36th | +300th | 22nd | +300th |
| Assists | +300th | 155th | +300th | 58th |
| Steals | 146th | +300th | 140th | +300th |
| Blocks | 14th | +300th | 14th | +300th |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Anthony Davis | Isaiah Thomas | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 64th | +300th | +236 | 19,082 vs. 9,723 | 9,359 |
| Rebounds | 70th | +300th | +230 | 8,467 vs. 1,321 | 7,146 |
| Assists | +300th | +300th | 2,020 vs. 2,641 | 621 | |
| Steals | 165th | +300th | +135 | 1,041 vs. 472 | 569 |
| Blocks | 24th | +300th | +276 | 1,821 vs. 61 | 1,760 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 94th | +300th | +206 | 2,103 vs. 284 | 1,819 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 44th | +300th | +256 | 6,364 vs. 1,037 | 5,327 |
| Field Goals Made | 74th | +300th | +226 | 7,139 vs. 3,170 | 3,969 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 106th | +300th | +194 | 13,664 vs. 7,301 | 6,363 |
| 3-Pointers Made | +300th | 154th | +146 | 378 vs. 1,044 | 666 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | +300th | 154th | +146 | 1,280 vs. 2,880 | 1,600 |
| Free Throws Made | 62nd | +300th | +238 | 4,426 vs. 2,339 | 2,087 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 68th | +300th | +232 | 5,577 vs. 2,682 | 2,895 |
Games and Years: | Anthony Davis | Isaiah Thomas | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | +300th | +300th | 792 vs. 556 | 236 | |
| Seasons | 194th | +300th | 14 vs. 12 | 2 | |
Triple-Doubles: | Anthony Davis | Isaiah Thomas | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | 134th | 275th | 141 | 4 vs. 1 | 3 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Anthony Davis | Isaiah Thomas | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 26th | 152nd | 126 | 45 vs. 5 | 40 |
| 50+ point games | 23rd | 76th | 53 | 5 vs. 1 | 4 |
| 60+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Anthony Davis | Isaiah Thomas | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 118th | +300th | +182 | 1,566 vs. 564 | 1,002 |
| Rebounds | 109th | +300th | +191 | 705 vs. 77 | 628 |
| Assists | +300th | +300th | 170 vs. 158 | 12 | |
| Steals | 179th | +300th | +121 | 76 vs. 20 | 56 |
| Blocks | 53rd | +300th | +247 | 129 vs. 7 | 122 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 152nd | +300th | +148 | 148 vs. 8 | 140 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 73rd | +300th | +227 | 557 vs. 69 | 488 |
| Field Goals Made | 125th | +300th | +175 | 574 vs. 176 | 398 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 169th | +300th | +131 | 1,059 vs. 436 | 623 |
| 3-Pointers Made | +300th | 269th | +31 | 36 vs. 52 | 16 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | +300th | 230th | +70 | 115 vs. 173 | 58 |
| Free Throws Made | 90th | +300th | +210 | 382 vs. 160 | 222 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 107th | +300th | +193 | 455 vs. 190 | 265 |
Games and Years: | Anthony Davis | Isaiah Thomas | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | +300th | +300th | 60 vs. 26 | 34 | |
| Playoffs | +300th | +300th | 6 vs. 4 | 2 | |
Triple-Doubles: | Anthony Davis | Isaiah Thomas | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | +300th | +300th | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Anthony Davis | Isaiah Thomas | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 49th | 55th | 6 | 3 vs. 2 | 1 |
| 50+ point games | - | 9th | 0 vs. 1 | 1 | |
| 60+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Anthony Davis | Isaiah Thomas | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 26th | 158th | 132 | 24.09 vs. 17.49 | 6.61 |
| Rebounds per game | 36th | +300th | +264 | 10.69 vs. 2.38 | 8.31 |
| Assists per game | +300th | 155th | +145 | 2.55 vs. 4.75 | 2.20 |
| Steals per game | 146th | +300th | +154 | 1.31 vs. 0.85 | 0.47 |
| Blocks per game | 14th | +300th | +286 | 2.30 vs. 0.11 | 2.19 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 69th | +300th | +231 | 2.66 vs. 0.51 | 2.14 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 13th | +300th | +287 | 8.04 vs. 1.87 | 6.17 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 20th | 279th | 259 | 9.01 vs. 5.70 | 3.31 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 44th | 229th | 185 | 17.25 vs. 13.13 | 4.12 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +300th | 82nd | +218 | 0.48 vs. 1.88 | 1.40 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | +300th | 46th | +254 | 1.62 vs. 5.18 | 3.56 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 32nd | 109th | 77 | 5.59 vs. 4.21 | 1.38 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 36th | 152nd | 116 | 7.04 vs. 4.82 | 2.22 |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Anthony Davis | Isaiah Thomas | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 19th | 64th | 45 | 26.10 vs. 21.69 | 4.41 |
| Rebounds per game | 22nd | +300th | +278 | 11.75 vs. 2.96 | 8.79 |
| Assists per game | +300th | 58th | +242 | 2.83 vs. 6.08 | 3.24 |
| Steals per game | 140th | +300th | +160 | 1.27 vs. 0.77 | 0.50 |
| Blocks per game | 14th | +300th | +286 | 2.15 vs. 0.27 | 1.88 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 115th | +300th | +185 | 2.47 vs. 0.31 | 2.16 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 5th | +300th | +295 | 9.28 vs. 2.65 | 6.63 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 21st | 145th | 124 | 9.57 vs. 6.77 | 2.80 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 64th | 84th | 20 | 17.65 vs. 16.77 | 0.88 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +300th | 57th | +243 | 0.60 vs. 2.00 | 1.40 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | +300th | 20th | +280 | 1.92 vs. 6.65 | 4.74 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 23rd | 29th | 6 | 6.37 vs. 6.15 | 0.21 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 35th | 43rd | 8 | 7.58 vs. 7.31 | 0.28 |
Note: the per game rankings on this page respect the minimums usually applied by the NBA for all-time leaders, this is 400 games for regular season stats unless the player reached these thresholds before: 10,000 points; 4,000 rebounds; 2,000 assists; 625 steals; 500 blocks; 250 3-pointers made. Also a minimum of 3 games is applied here for the Playoffs.