Complete Stats Comparison of David Robinson and Isiah Thomas

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by David Robinson 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 / Games against each other

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
David Robinson3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		14
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
David Robinson2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		12
Playoffs
Isiah Thomas3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, 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
David Robinson9
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
David Robinson6
stats		8
stats		1
stat
Isiah Thomas6
stats		6
stats		2
stats

- "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, David Robinson 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?

- David Robinson had better averages in points (+1.9), field goals made (+0.2), free throws made (+2.0), offensive rebounds (+2.1), defensive rebounds (+4.9), total rebounds (+7.0) and blocks (+2.7)
- Isiah Thomas had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.4), assists (+6.8) and steals (+0.5)
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- Isiah Thomas had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.4) and personal fouls (+0.1)
- David Robinson had higher average in free throws attempted (+2.9)
- Isiah Thomas had higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.8) and 3-pointers attempted (+1.3)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
David Robinson 21.1
+1.9
Isiah Thomas 19.2
Field Goals Made
David Robinson 7.5
+0.2
Isiah Thomas 7.3
Field Goals Attempted
David Robinson 14.4
Isiah Thomas 16.2
+1.8
3-Pointers Made
David Robinson 0.0
Isiah Thomas 0.4
+0.4
3-Pointers Attempted
David Robinson 0.1
Isiah Thomas 1.4
+1.3
Free Throws Made
David Robinson 6.1
+2.0
Isiah Thomas 4.1
Free Throws Attempted
David Robinson 8.3
+2.9
Isiah Thomas 5.4
Offensive Rebounds
David Robinson 3.1
+2.1
Isiah Thomas 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
David Robinson 7.5
+4.9
Isiah Thomas 2.6
Total Rebounds
David Robinson 10.6
+7.0
Isiah Thomas 3.6
Assists
David Robinson 2.5
Isiah Thomas 9.3
+6.8
Steals
David Robinson 1.4
Isiah Thomas 1.9
+0.5
Blocks
David Robinson 3.0
+2.7
Isiah Thomas 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
David Robinson 2.4
Isiah Thomas 3.8
+1.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
David Robinson 2.9
Isiah Thomas 3.0
+0.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, David Robinson 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?

- David Robinson played more years (+1) and games (+8), and had more points (+1,968), field goals made (+171), free throws made (+1,999), offensive rebounds (+2,132), defensive rebounds (+4,887), total rebounds (+7,019) and blocks (+2,705)
- Isiah Thomas had more 3-pointers made (+373), assists (+6,620) and steals (+473)
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- Isiah Thomas had more turnovers (+1,265) and personal fouls (+136)
- David Robinson had more free throws attempted (+2,885)
- Isiah Thomas had more field goals attempted (+1,683) and 3-pointers attempted (+1,273)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
David Robinson 14
+1
Isiah Thomas 13
Games
David Robinson 987
+8
Isiah Thomas 979
Points
David Robinson 20,790
+1,968
Isiah Thomas 18,822
Field Goals Made
David Robinson 7,365
+171
Isiah Thomas 7,194
Field Goals Attempted
David Robinson 14,221
Isiah Thomas 15,904
+1,683
3-Pointers Made
David Robinson 25
Isiah Thomas 398
+373
3-Pointers Attempted
David Robinson 100
Isiah Thomas 1,373
+1,273
Free Throws Made
David Robinson 6,035
+1,999
Isiah Thomas 4,036
Free Throws Attempted
David Robinson 8,201
+2,885
Isiah Thomas 5,316
Offensive Rebounds
David Robinson 3,083
+2,132
Isiah Thomas 951
Defensive Rebounds
David Robinson 7,414
+4,887
Isiah Thomas 2,527
Total Rebounds
David Robinson 10,497
+7,019
Isiah Thomas 3,478
Assists
David Robinson 2,441
Isiah Thomas 9,061
+6,620
Steals
David Robinson 1,388
Isiah Thomas 1,861
+473
Blocks
David Robinson 2,954
+2,705
Isiah Thomas 249
Turnovers
(lower is better)
David Robinson 2,417
Isiah Thomas 3,682
+1,265
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
David Robinson 2,835
Isiah Thomas 2,971
+136

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 David Robinson had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
David Robinson 51.8%
+6.6
Isiah Thomas 45.2%
3-Point Percentage
David Robinson 25.0%
Isiah Thomas 29.0%
+4.0
Free Throw Percentage
David Robinson 73.6%
Isiah Thomas 75.9%
+2.3

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 points, assists and steals while David Robinson had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- David Robinson had better averages in free throws made (+0.8), offensive rebounds (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+4.1), total rebounds (+5.9) and blocks (+2.2)
- Isiah Thomas had better averages in points (+2.3), field goals made (+1.2), 3-pointers made (+0.7), assists (+6.6) and steals (+0.9)
- David Robinson had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- Isiah Thomas had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.0)
- David Robinson had higher average in free throws attempted (+1.7)
- Isiah Thomas had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.8) and 3-pointers attempted (+2.0)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
David Robinson 18.1
Isiah Thomas 20.4
+2.3
Field Goals Made
David Robinson 6.2
Isiah Thomas 7.4
+1.2
Field Goals Attempted
David Robinson 13.0
Isiah Thomas 16.8
+3.8
3-Pointers Made
David Robinson 0.0
Isiah Thomas 0.7
+0.7
3-Pointers Attempted
David Robinson 0.1
Isiah Thomas 2.1
+2.0
Free Throws Made
David Robinson 5.6
+0.8
Isiah Thomas 4.8
Free Throws Attempted
David Robinson 7.9
+1.7
Isiah Thomas 6.2
Offensive Rebounds
David Robinson 3.0
+1.8
Isiah Thomas 1.2
Defensive Rebounds
David Robinson 7.6
+4.1
Isiah Thomas 3.5
Total Rebounds
David Robinson 10.6
+5.9
Isiah Thomas 4.7
Assists
David Robinson 2.3
Isiah Thomas 8.9
+6.6
Steals
David Robinson 1.2
Isiah Thomas 2.1
+0.9
Blocks
David Robinson 2.5
+2.2
Isiah Thomas 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
David Robinson 2.3
Isiah Thomas 3.3
+1.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
David Robinson 3.4
+0.1
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, Isiah Thomas had more total points, assists and steals while David Robinson had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- David Robinson played more years (+3) and games (+12), and had more free throws made (+154), offensive rebounds (+233), defensive rebounds (+544), total rebounds (+777) and blocks (+274)
- Isiah Thomas had more points (+40), field goals made (+57), 3-pointers made (+80), assists (+707) and steals (+83)
- David Robinson had more personal fouls (+60)
- Isiah Thomas had more turnovers (+89)
- David Robinson had more free throws attempted (+277)
- Isiah Thomas had more field goals attempted (+265) and 3-pointers attempted (+224)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
David Robinson 12
+3
Isiah Thomas 9
Games
David Robinson 123
+12
Isiah Thomas 111
Points
David Robinson 2,221
Isiah Thomas 2,261
+40
Field Goals Made
David Robinson 768
Isiah Thomas 825
+57
Field Goals Attempted
David Robinson 1,604
Isiah Thomas 1,869
+265
3-Pointers Made
David Robinson 1
Isiah Thomas 81
+80
3-Pointers Attempted
David Robinson 10
Isiah Thomas 234
+224
Free Throws Made
David Robinson 684
+154
Isiah Thomas 530
Free Throws Attempted
David Robinson 966
+277
Isiah Thomas 689
Offensive Rebounds
David Robinson 367
+233
Isiah Thomas 134
Defensive Rebounds
David Robinson 934
+544
Isiah Thomas 390
Total Rebounds
David Robinson 1,301
+777
Isiah Thomas 524
Assists
David Robinson 280
Isiah Thomas 987
+707
Steals
David Robinson 151
Isiah Thomas 234
+83
Blocks
David Robinson 312
+274
Isiah Thomas 38
Turnovers
(lower is better)
David Robinson 280
Isiah Thomas 369
+89
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
David Robinson 423
+60
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 David Robinson had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
David Robinson 47.9%
+3.8
Isiah Thomas 44.1%
3-Point Percentage
David Robinson 10.0%
Isiah Thomas 34.6%
+24.6
Free Throw Percentage
David Robinson 70.8%
Isiah Thomas 76.9%
+6.1
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