Complete Stats Comparison of Charles Barkley and Isiah Thomas

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Charles Barkley 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.

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
Charles Barkley3
(points, rebounds, blocks)
3
(points, rebounds, blocks)
16
seasons
Isiah Thomas2
(assists, steals)
2
(assists, steals)
13
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Charles Barkley3
(points, rebounds, blocks)
3
(points, rebounds, blocks)
13
Playoffs
Isiah Thomas2
(assists, steals)
2
(assists, steals)
9
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Charles Barkley9
stats
11
stats
1
stat
Isiah Thomas3
stats
3
stats
2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Charles Barkley8
stats
10
stats
1
stat
Isiah Thomas3
stats
4
stats
2
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, Charles Barkley had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Isiah Thomas had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Charles Barkley had better averages in points (+2.9), field goals made (+0.6), 3-pointers made (+0.1), free throws made (+1.8), offensive rebounds (+3.0), defensive rebounds (+5.1), total rebounds (+8.1) and blocks (+0.5)
- Isiah Thomas had better averages in assists (+5.4) and steals (+0.4)
- Charles Barkley had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- Isiah Thomas had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.7)
- Charles Barkley had higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+0.5) and free throws attempted (+2.7)
- Isiah Thomas had higher average in field goals attempted (+1.7)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Charles Barkley 22.1
+2.9
Isiah Thomas 19.2
Field Goals Made
Charles Barkley 7.9
+0.6
Isiah Thomas 7.3
Field Goals Attempted
Charles Barkley 14.5
Isiah Thomas 16.2
+1.7
Charles Barkley 0.5
+0.1
Isiah Thomas 0.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Charles Barkley 1.9
+0.5
Isiah Thomas 1.4
Free Throws Made
Charles Barkley 5.9
+1.8
Isiah Thomas 4.1
Free Throws Attempted
Charles Barkley 8.1
+2.7
Isiah Thomas 5.4
Offensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 4.0
+3.0
Isiah Thomas 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 7.7
+5.1
Isiah Thomas 2.6
Charles Barkley 11.7
+8.1
Isiah Thomas 3.6
Charles Barkley 3.9
Isiah Thomas 9.3
+5.4
Charles Barkley 1.5
Isiah Thomas 1.9
+0.4
Charles Barkley 0.8
+0.5
Isiah Thomas 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 3.1
Isiah Thomas 3.8
+0.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 3.1
+0.1
Isiah Thomas 3.0

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Charles Barkley played more years (+3) and games (+94), and had more points (+4,935), field goals made (+1,241), 3-pointers made (+140), free throws made (+2,313), offensive rebounds (+3,309), defensive rebounds (+5,759), total rebounds (+9,068) and blocks (+639)
- Isiah Thomas had more assists (+4,846) and steals (+213)
- Charles Barkley had more personal fouls (+316)
- Isiah Thomas had more turnovers (+306)
- Charles Barkley had more 3-pointers attempted (+647) and free throws attempted (+3,327)
- Isiah Thomas had more field goals attempted (+299)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Charles Barkley 16
+3
Isiah Thomas 13
Charles Barkley 1,073
+94
Isiah Thomas 979
Charles Barkley 23,757
+4,935
Isiah Thomas 18,822
Field Goals Made
Charles Barkley 8,435
+1,241
Isiah Thomas 7,194
Field Goals Attempted
Charles Barkley 15,605
Isiah Thomas 15,904
+299
Charles Barkley 538
+140
Isiah Thomas 398
3-Pointers Attempted
Charles Barkley 2,020
+647
Isiah Thomas 1,373
Free Throws Made
Charles Barkley 6,349
+2,313
Isiah Thomas 4,036
Free Throws Attempted
Charles Barkley 8,643
+3,327
Isiah Thomas 5,316
Offensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 4,260
+3,309
Isiah Thomas 951
Defensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 8,286
+5,759
Isiah Thomas 2,527
Charles Barkley 12,546
+9,068
Isiah Thomas 3,478
Charles Barkley 4,215
Isiah Thomas 9,061
+4,846
Charles Barkley 1,648
Isiah Thomas 1,861
+213
Charles Barkley 888
+639
Isiah Thomas 249
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 3,376
Isiah Thomas 3,682
+306
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 3,287
+316
Isiah Thomas 2,971

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Charles Barkley 54.1%
+8.9
Isiah Thomas 45.2%
3-Point Percentage
Charles Barkley 26.6%
Isiah Thomas 29.0%
+2.4
Free Throw Percentage
Charles Barkley 73.5%
Isiah Thomas 75.9%
+2.4

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Charles Barkley had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Isiah Thomas had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Charles Barkley had better averages in points (+2.6), field goals made (+0.8), free throws made (+1.3), offensive rebounds (+2.9), defensive rebounds (+5.2), total rebounds (+8.2) and blocks (+0.6)
- Isiah Thomas had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.2), assists (+5.0) and steals (+0.5)
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- Isiah Thomas had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.4)
- Charles Barkley had higher average in free throws attempted (+2.3)
- Isiah Thomas had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.8) and 3-pointers attempted (+0.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Charles Barkley 23.0
+2.6
Isiah Thomas 20.4
Field Goals Made
Charles Barkley 8.2
+0.8
Isiah Thomas 7.4
Field Goals Attempted
Charles Barkley 16.0
Isiah Thomas 16.8
+0.8
Charles Barkley 0.5
Isiah Thomas 0.7
+0.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Charles Barkley 2.0
Isiah Thomas 2.1
+0.1
Free Throws Made
Charles Barkley 6.1
+1.3
Isiah Thomas 4.8
Free Throws Attempted
Charles Barkley 8.5
+2.3
Isiah Thomas 6.2
Offensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 4.1
+2.9
Isiah Thomas 1.2
Defensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 8.7
+5.2
Isiah Thomas 3.5
Charles Barkley 12.9
+8.2
Isiah Thomas 4.7
Charles Barkley 3.9
Isiah Thomas 8.9
+5.0
Charles Barkley 1.6
Isiah Thomas 2.1
+0.5
Charles Barkley 0.9
+0.6
Isiah Thomas 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 2.9
Isiah Thomas 3.3
+0.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 3.3
Isiah Thomas 3.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Charles Barkley had more total points, rebounds and blocks while Isiah Thomas had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Charles Barkley played more years (+4) and games (+12), and had more points (+572), field goals made (+184), free throws made (+221), offensive rebounds (+376), defensive rebounds (+682), total rebounds (+1,058) and blocks (+70)
- Isiah Thomas had more 3-pointers made (+17), assists (+505) and steals (+41)
- Charles Barkley had more personal fouls (+45)
- Isiah Thomas had more turnovers (+16)
- Charles Barkley had more field goals attempted (+96), 3-pointers attempted (+17) and free throws attempted (+359)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Charles Barkley 13
+4
Isiah Thomas 9
Charles Barkley 123
+12
Isiah Thomas 111
Charles Barkley 2,833
+572
Isiah Thomas 2,261
Field Goals Made
Charles Barkley 1,009
+184
Isiah Thomas 825
Field Goals Attempted
Charles Barkley 1,965
+96
Isiah Thomas 1,869
Charles Barkley 64
Isiah Thomas 81
+17
3-Pointers Attempted
Charles Barkley 251
+17
Isiah Thomas 234
Free Throws Made
Charles Barkley 751
+221
Isiah Thomas 530
Free Throws Attempted
Charles Barkley 1,048
+359
Isiah Thomas 689
Offensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 510
+376
Isiah Thomas 134
Defensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 1,072
+682
Isiah Thomas 390
Charles Barkley 1,582
+1,058
Isiah Thomas 524
Charles Barkley 482
Isiah Thomas 987
+505
Charles Barkley 193
Isiah Thomas 234
+41
Charles Barkley 108
+70
Isiah Thomas 38
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 353
Isiah Thomas 369
+16
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 408
+45
Isiah Thomas 363

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Isiah Thomas had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Charles Barkley had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Charles Barkley 51.3%
+7.2
Isiah Thomas 44.1%
3-Point Percentage
Charles Barkley 25.5%
Isiah Thomas 34.6%
+9.1
Free Throw Percentage
Charles Barkley 71.7%
Isiah Thomas 76.9%
+5.2