Complete Stats Comparison of Allen Iverson and Isiah Thomas

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Allen Iverson and Isiah Thomas during their NBA careers. First we show you a summary of who had better numbers on each statistical category and then we compare in detail the performance of each of these stars in the regular season and the Playoffs, both in total stats and averages per game.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Stats / Stats Rankings

This in-depth comparison includes all the numbers, if you prefer a simplified version of this analysis with only the basic statistics, you will find it at the career comparison of these two NBA stars.

On this page we compare:

Who has better stats? Main stats / All stats
Regular Season: Averages / Totals / Pecentages
Playoffs: Averages / Totals / Pecentages

Main Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Allen Iverson3
(points, rebounds, steals)		2
(points, steals)		14
seasons
Isiah Thomas2
(assists, blocks)		3
(rebounds, assists, blocks)		13
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Allen Iverson1
(points)		0
8
Playoffs
Isiah Thomas3
(rebounds, assists, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		9
Playoffs
they are tied1
(steals)

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Allen Iverson9
stats		9
stats		2
stats
Isiah Thomas3
stats		5
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Allen Iverson6
stats		3
stats		0
stats
Isiah Thomas5
stats		11
stats		3
stats
they are tied1
stat

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- For turnovers and personal fouls, lower numbers are better.

- Field goal, free-throw and three-point attempts are not included on these tables since it can't be said that higher is better.

Now, lets compare all their stats in detail, one by one...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Allen Iverson had better averages in points, rebounds and steals while Isiah Thomas had better averages in assists and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Allen Iverson had better averages in points (+7.5), field goals made (+2.0), 3-pointers made (+0.8), free throws made (+2.9), defensive rebounds (+0.3), total rebounds (+0.1) and steals (+0.3)
- Isiah Thomas had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.2), assists (+3.1) and blocks (+0.1)
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- Isiah Thomas had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.2) and personal fouls (+1.1)
- Allen Iverson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.6), 3-pointers attempted (+2.3) and free throws attempted (+3.5)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Allen Iverson 26.7
+7.5
Isiah Thomas 19.2
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 9.3
+2.0
Isiah Thomas 7.3
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 21.8
+5.6
Isiah Thomas 16.2
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 1.2
+0.8
Isiah Thomas 0.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 3.7
+2.3
Isiah Thomas 1.4
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 7.0
+2.9
Isiah Thomas 4.1
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 8.9
+3.5
Isiah Thomas 5.4
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 0.8
Isiah Thomas 1.0
+0.2
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 2.9
+0.3
Isiah Thomas 2.6
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3.7
+0.1
Isiah Thomas 3.6
Assists
Allen Iverson 6.2
Isiah Thomas 9.3
+3.1
Steals
Allen Iverson 2.2
+0.3
Isiah Thomas 1.9
Blocks
Allen Iverson 0.2
Isiah Thomas 0.3
+0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 3.6
Isiah Thomas 3.8
+0.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 1.9
Isiah Thomas 3.0
+1.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Isiah Thomas had more total rebounds, assists and blocks while Allen Iverson had more total points and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Allen Iverson played more years (+1) and had more points (+5,546), field goals made (+1,273), 3-pointers made (+661), free throws made (+2,339), defensive rebounds (+122) and steals (+122)
- Isiah Thomas played more games (+65) and had more offensive rebounds (+206), total rebounds (+84), assists (+3,437) and blocks (+85)
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- Isiah Thomas had more turnovers (+420) and personal fouls (+1,194)
- Allen Iverson had more field goals attempted (+4,002), 3-pointers attempted (+2,010) and free throws attempted (+2,852)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Allen Iverson 14
+1
Isiah Thomas 13
Games
Allen Iverson 914
Isiah Thomas 979
+65
Points
Allen Iverson 24,368
+5,546
Isiah Thomas 18,822
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 8,467
+1,273
Isiah Thomas 7,194
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 19,906
+4,002
Isiah Thomas 15,904
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 1,059
+661
Isiah Thomas 398
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 3,383
+2,010
Isiah Thomas 1,373
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 6,375
+2,339
Isiah Thomas 4,036
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 8,168
+2,852
Isiah Thomas 5,316
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 745
Isiah Thomas 951
+206
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 2,649
+122
Isiah Thomas 2,527
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3,394
Isiah Thomas 3,478
+84
Assists
Allen Iverson 5,624
Isiah Thomas 9,061
+3,437
Steals
Allen Iverson 1,983
+122
Isiah Thomas 1,861
Blocks
Allen Iverson 164
Isiah Thomas 249
+85
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 3,262
Isiah Thomas 3,682
+420
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 1,777
Isiah Thomas 2,971
+1,194

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Allen Iverson had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Isiah Thomas had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Allen Iverson 42.5%
Isiah Thomas 45.2%
+2.7
3-Point Percentage
Allen Iverson 31.3%
+2.3
Isiah Thomas 29.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Allen Iverson 78.0%
+2.1
Isiah Thomas 75.9%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Isiah Thomas had better averages in rebounds, assists and blocks while Allen Iverson had better average in points. They are tied in steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Allen Iverson had better averages in points (+9.3), field goals made (+3.2), 3-pointers made (+1.0) and free throws made (+1.9)
- Isiah Thomas had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.4), defensive rebounds (+0.5), total rebounds (+0.9), assists (+2.9) and blocks (+0.1)
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- Isiah Thomas had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.2) and personal fouls (+1.1)
- Allen Iverson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+9.7), 3-pointers attempted (+3.2) and free throws attempted (+2.6)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Allen Iverson 29.7
+9.3
Isiah Thomas 20.4
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 10.6
+3.2
Isiah Thomas 7.4
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 26.5
+9.7
Isiah Thomas 16.8
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 1.7
+1.0
Isiah Thomas 0.7
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 5.3
+3.2
Isiah Thomas 2.1
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 6.7
+1.9
Isiah Thomas 4.8
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 8.8
+2.6
Isiah Thomas 6.2
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 0.8
Isiah Thomas 1.2
+0.4
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3.0
Isiah Thomas 3.5
+0.5
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3.8
Isiah Thomas 4.7
+0.9
Assists
Allen Iverson 6.0
Isiah Thomas 8.9
+2.9
Steals
Allen Iverson 2.1
Isiah Thomas 2.1
Blocks
Allen Iverson 0.2
Isiah Thomas 0.3
+0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 3.1
Isiah Thomas 3.3
+0.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 2.2
Isiah Thomas 3.3
+1.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Isiah Thomas had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Allen Iverson.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Allen Iverson had more 3-pointers made (+42)
- Isiah Thomas played more years (+1) and games (+40), and had more points (+150), field goals made (+70), free throws made (+52), offensive rebounds (+75), defensive rebounds (+176), total rebounds (+251), assists (+562), steals (+87) and blocks (+24)
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- Isiah Thomas had more turnovers (+148) and personal fouls (+206)
- Allen Iverson had more field goals attempted (+13) and 3-pointers attempted (+142)
- Isiah Thomas had more free throws attempted (+63)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Allen Iverson 8
Isiah Thomas 9
+1
Games
Allen Iverson 71
Isiah Thomas 111
+40
Points
Allen Iverson 2,111
Isiah Thomas 2,261
+150
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 755
Isiah Thomas 825
+70
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 1,882
+13
Isiah Thomas 1,869
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 123
+42
Isiah Thomas 81
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 376
+142
Isiah Thomas 234
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 478
Isiah Thomas 530
+52
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 626
Isiah Thomas 689
+63
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 59
Isiah Thomas 134
+75
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 214
Isiah Thomas 390
+176
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 273
Isiah Thomas 524
+251
Assists
Allen Iverson 425
Isiah Thomas 987
+562
Steals
Allen Iverson 147
Isiah Thomas 234
+87
Blocks
Allen Iverson 14
Isiah Thomas 38
+24
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 221
Isiah Thomas 369
+148
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 157
Isiah Thomas 363
+206

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Isiah Thomas had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Allen Iverson.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Allen Iverson 40.1%
Isiah Thomas 44.1%
+4.0
3-Point Percentage
Allen Iverson 32.7%
Isiah Thomas 34.6%
+1.9
Free Throw Percentage
Allen Iverson 76.4%
Isiah Thomas 76.9%
+0.5
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