Pau Gasol vs. Isaiah Thomas: NBA Rankings Comparison
The ultimate statistical showdown: compare Pau Gasol 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 Pau Gasol, with a career spanning 18 seasons from 2002 to 2019, 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.
Pau Gasol vs. Isaiah Thomas | ||||
Career Totals |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Pau Gasol | Isaiah Thomas | Pau Gasol | Isaiah Thomas | |
| Points | 44th | +300th | 61st | +300th |
| Rebounds | 29th | +300th | 35th | +300th |
| Assists | 133rd | +300th | 78th | +300th |
| Steals | +300th | +300th | 200th | +300th |
| Blocks | 22nd | +300th | 16th | +300th |
| Years | 18 | 12 | 12 | 4 |
Pau Gasol vs. Isaiah Thomas | ||||
Career Per Game |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Pau Gasol | Isaiah Thomas | Pau Gasol | Isaiah Thomas | |
| Points | 182nd | 159th | 227th | 64th |
| Rebounds | 87th | +300th | 92nd | +300th |
| Assists | +300th | 156th | +300th | 58th |
| Steals | +300th | +300th | +300th | +300th |
| Blocks | 59th | +300th | 40th | +300th |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Pau Gasol | Isaiah Thomas | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 44th | +300th | +256 | 20,894 vs. 9,723 | 11,171 |
| Rebounds | 29th | +300th | +271 | 11,305 vs. 1,321 | 9,984 |
| Assists | 133rd | +300th | +167 | 3,925 vs. 2,641 | 1,284 |
| Steals | +300th | +300th | 606 vs. 472 | 134 | |
| Blocks | 22nd | +300th | +278 | 1,941 vs. 61 | 1,880 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 28th | +300th | +272 | 3,085 vs. 284 | 2,801 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 18th | +300th | +282 | 8,220 vs. 1,037 | 7,183 |
| Field Goals Made | 45th | +300th | +255 | 7,980 vs. 3,170 | 4,810 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 59th | +300th | +241 | 15,729 vs. 7,301 | 8,428 |
| 3-Pointers Made | +300th | 155th | +145 | 179 vs. 1,044 | 865 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | +300th | 155th | +145 | 486 vs. 2,880 | 2,394 |
| Free Throws Made | 47th | +300th | +253 | 4,755 vs. 2,339 | 2,416 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 38th | +300th | +262 | 6,311 vs. 2,682 | 3,629 |
Games and Years: | Pau Gasol | Isaiah Thomas | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 43rd | +300th | 1,226 vs. 556 | 670 | |
| Seasons | 29th | +300th | 18 vs. 12 | 6 | |
Triple-Doubles: | Pau Gasol | Isaiah Thomas | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | 62nd | 275th | 213 | 10 vs. 1 | 9 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Pau Gasol | Isaiah Thomas | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 223rd | 153rd | 70 | 3 vs. 5 | 2 |
| 50+ point games | - | 76th | 0 vs. 1 | 1 | |
| 60+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Pau Gasol | Isaiah Thomas | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 61st | +300th | +239 | 2,098 vs. 564 | 1,534 |
| Rebounds | 35th | +300th | +265 | 1,246 vs. 77 | 1,169 |
| Assists | 78th | +300th | +222 | 438 vs. 158 | 280 |
| Steals | 200th | +300th | +100 | 71 vs. 20 | 51 |
| Blocks | 16th | +300th | +284 | 233 vs. 7 | 226 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 20th | +300th | +280 | 373 vs. 8 | 365 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 27th | +300th | +273 | 873 vs. 69 | 804 |
| Field Goals Made | 57th | +300th | +243 | 812 vs. 176 | 636 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 73rd | +300th | +227 | 1,600 vs. 436 | 1,164 |
| 3-Pointers Made | +300th | 269th | +31 | 11 vs. 52 | 41 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | +300th | 230th | +70 | 37 vs. 173 | 136 |
| Free Throws Made | 66th | +300th | +234 | 463 vs. 160 | 303 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 57th | +300th | +243 | 625 vs. 190 | 435 |
Games and Years: | Pau Gasol | Isaiah Thomas | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 74th | +300th | 136 vs. 26 | 110 | |
| Playoffs | 76th | +300th | 12 vs. 4 | 8 | |
Triple-Doubles: | Pau Gasol | Isaiah Thomas | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | 39th | +300th | 1 vs. 0 | 1 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Pau Gasol | Isaiah Thomas | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | - | 55th | 0 vs. 2 | 2 | |
| 50+ point games | - | 9th | 0 vs. 1 | 1 | |
| 60+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Pau Gasol | Isaiah Thomas | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 182nd | 159th | 23 | 17.04 vs. 17.49 | 0.44 |
| Rebounds per game | 87th | +300th | +213 | 9.22 vs. 2.38 | 6.85 |
| Assists per game | +300th | 156th | +144 | 3.20 vs. 4.75 | 1.55 |
| Steals per game | +300th | +300th | 0.49 vs. 0.85 | 0.35 | |
| Blocks per game | 59th | +300th | +241 | 1.58 vs. 0.11 | 1.47 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 92nd | +300th | +208 | 2.52 vs. 0.51 | 2.01 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 51st | +300th | +249 | 6.70 vs. 1.87 | 4.84 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 178th | 280th | 102 | 6.51 vs. 5.70 | 0.81 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 254th | 230th | 24 | 12.83 vs. 13.13 | 0.30 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +300th | 82nd | +218 | 0.15 vs. 1.88 | 1.73 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | +300th | 48th | +252 | 0.40 vs. 5.18 | 4.78 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 144th | 110th | 34 | 3.88 vs. 4.21 | 0.33 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 125th | 154th | 29 | 5.15 vs. 4.82 | 0.32 |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Pau Gasol | Isaiah Thomas | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 227th | 64th | 163 | 15.43 vs. 21.69 | 6.27 |
| Rebounds per game | 92nd | +300th | +208 | 9.16 vs. 2.96 | 6.20 |
| Assists per game | +300th | 58th | +242 | 3.22 vs. 6.08 | 2.86 |
| Steals per game | +300th | +300th | 0.52 vs. 0.77 | 0.25 | |
| Blocks per game | 40th | +300th | +260 | 1.71 vs. 0.27 | 1.44 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 81st | +300th | +219 | 2.74 vs. 0.31 | 2.43 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 73rd | +300th | +227 | 6.42 vs. 2.65 | 3.77 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 217th | 145th | 72 | 5.97 vs. 6.77 | 0.80 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | +300th | 84th | +216 | 11.76 vs. 16.77 | 5.00 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +300th | 57th | +243 | 0.08 vs. 2.00 | 1.92 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | +300th | 20th | +280 | 0.27 vs. 6.65 | 6.38 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 250th | 29th | 221 | 3.40 vs. 6.15 | 2.75 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 230th | 43rd | 187 | 4.60 vs. 7.31 | 2.71 |
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.