Complete Stats Comparison of DeMarcus Cousins and Klay Thompson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by DeMarcus Cousins and Klay Thompson 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 / Scoring / 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
DeMarcus Cousins5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		11
seasons
Klay Thompson0
2
(points, assists)		12
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
DeMarcus Cousins0
0
3
Playoffs
Klay Thompson4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		9
Playoffs
they are tied1
(blocks)

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins8
stats		6
stats		1
stat
Klay Thompson4
stats		8
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins4
stats		2
stats		1
stat
Klay Thompson7
stats		12
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, DeMarcus Cousins has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Klay Thompson.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- DeMarcus Cousins has better averages in points (+0.5), free throws made (+3.2), offensive rebounds (+2.1), defensive rebounds (+4.6), total rebounds (+6.7), assists (+0.7), steals (+0.5) and blocks (+0.6)
- Klay Thompson has better averages in field goals made (+0.1) and 3-pointers made (+2.4)
- DeMarcus Cousins has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.7) and personal fouls (+1.7)
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- DeMarcus Cousins has higher average in free throws attempted (+4.6)
- Klay Thompson has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.6) and 3-pointers attempted (+5.6)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
DeMarcus Cousins 19.6
+0.5
Klay Thompson 19.1
Field Goals Made
DeMarcus Cousins 7.0
Klay Thompson 7.1
+0.1
Field Goals Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 15.2
Klay Thompson 15.8
+0.6
3-Pointers Made
DeMarcus Cousins 0.7
Klay Thompson 3.1
+2.4
3-Pointers Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 2.0
Klay Thompson 7.6
+5.6
Free Throws Made
DeMarcus Cousins 5.0
+3.2
Klay Thompson 1.8
Free Throws Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 6.7
+4.6
Klay Thompson 2.1
Offensive Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 2.6
+2.1
Klay Thompson 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 7.6
+4.6
Klay Thompson 3.0
Total Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 10.2
+6.7
Klay Thompson 3.5
Assists
DeMarcus Cousins 3.0
+0.7
Klay Thompson 2.3
Steals
DeMarcus Cousins 1.3
+0.5
Klay Thompson 0.8
Blocks
DeMarcus Cousins 1.1
+0.6
Klay Thompson 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
DeMarcus Cousins 3.3
+1.7
Klay Thompson 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
DeMarcus Cousins 3.7
+1.7
Klay Thompson 2.0

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, DeMarcus Cousins has more total rebounds, steals and blocks while Klay Thompson has more total points and assists.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- DeMarcus Cousins has more free throws made (+1,723), offensive rebounds (+1,286), defensive rebounds (+2,337), total rebounds (+3,623), steals (+148) and blocks (+299)
- Klay Thompson played more years (+1) and games (+211), and has more points (+3,734), field goals made (+1,593), 3-pointers made (+2,271) and assists (+9)
- DeMarcus Cousins has more turnovers (+725) and personal fouls (+716)
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- DeMarcus Cousins has more free throws attempted (+2,633)
- Klay Thompson has more field goals attempted (+3,735) and 3-pointers attempted (+5,275)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
DeMarcus Cousins 11
Klay Thompson 12
+1
Games
DeMarcus Cousins 654
Klay Thompson 865
+211
Points
DeMarcus Cousins 12,802
Klay Thompson 16,536
+3,734
Field Goals Made
DeMarcus Cousins 4,562
Klay Thompson 6,155
+1,593
Field Goals Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 9,924
Klay Thompson 13,659
+3,735
3-Pointers Made
DeMarcus Cousins 426
Klay Thompson 2,697
+2,271
3-Pointers Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 1,288
Klay Thompson 6,563
+5,275
Free Throws Made
DeMarcus Cousins 3,252
+1,723
Klay Thompson 1,529
Free Throws Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 4,411
+2,633
Klay Thompson 1,778
Offensive Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 1,692
+1,286
Klay Thompson 406
Defensive Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 4,972
+2,337
Klay Thompson 2,635
Total Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 6,664
+3,623
Klay Thompson 3,041
Assists
DeMarcus Cousins 1,979
Klay Thompson 1,988
+9
Steals
DeMarcus Cousins 874
+148
Klay Thompson 726
Blocks
DeMarcus Cousins 742
+299
Klay Thompson 443
Turnovers
(lower is better)
DeMarcus Cousins 2,149
+725
Klay Thompson 1,424
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
DeMarcus Cousins 2,421
+716
Klay Thompson 1,705

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Klay Thompson has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while DeMarcus Cousins has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins 46.0%
+0.9
Klay Thompson 45.1%
3-Point Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins 33.1%
Klay Thompson 41.1%
+8.0
Free Throw Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins 73.7%
Klay Thompson 86.0%
+12.3

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Klay Thompson has better averages in points, rebounds, assists and steals than DeMarcus Cousins. They are tied in blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- DeMarcus Cousins has better averages in free throws made (+0.1) and offensive rebounds (+0.4)
- Klay Thompson has better averages in points (+10.8), field goals made (+4.1), 3-pointers made (+2.6), defensive rebounds (+0.9), total rebounds (+0.5), assists (+0.7) and steals (+0.4)
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- Klay Thompson has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.1) and personal fouls (+0.3)
- DeMarcus Cousins has higher average in free throws attempted (+0.6)
- Klay Thompson has higher averages in field goals attempted (+10.2) and 3-pointers attempted (+6.4)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
DeMarcus Cousins 8.4
Klay Thompson 19.2
+10.8
Field Goals Made
DeMarcus Cousins 3.0
Klay Thompson 7.1
+4.1
Field Goals Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 6.2
Klay Thompson 16.4
+10.2
3-Pointers Made
DeMarcus Cousins 0.6
Klay Thompson 3.2
+2.6
3-Pointers Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 1.4
Klay Thompson 7.8
+6.4
Free Throws Made
DeMarcus Cousins 1.9
+0.1
Klay Thompson 1.8
Free Throws Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 2.7
+0.6
Klay Thompson 2.1
Offensive Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 0.9
+0.4
Klay Thompson 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 2.6
Klay Thompson 3.5
+0.9
Total Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 3.5
Klay Thompson 4.0
+0.5
Assists
DeMarcus Cousins 1.5
Klay Thompson 2.2
+0.7
Steals
DeMarcus Cousins 0.5
Klay Thompson 0.9
+0.4
Blocks
DeMarcus Cousins 0.5
Klay Thompson 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
DeMarcus Cousins 1.6
Klay Thompson 1.7
+0.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
DeMarcus Cousins 2.3
Klay Thompson 2.6
+0.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Klay Thompson has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than DeMarcus Cousins.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Klay Thompson played more years (+6) and games (+138), and has more points (+2,865), field goals made (+1,067), 3-pointers made (+490), free throws made (+241), offensive rebounds (+61), defensive rebounds (+495), total rebounds (+556), assists (+321), steals (+140) and blocks (+75)
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- Klay Thompson has more turnovers (+243) and personal fouls (+365)
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- Klay Thompson has more field goals attempted (+2,461), 3-pointers attempted (+1,209) and free throws attempted (+276)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
DeMarcus Cousins 3
Klay Thompson 9
+6
Games
DeMarcus Cousins 20
Klay Thompson 158
+138
Points
DeMarcus Cousins 167
Klay Thompson 3,032
+2,865
Field Goals Made
DeMarcus Cousins 59
Klay Thompson 1,126
+1,067
Field Goals Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 124
Klay Thompson 2,585
+2,461
3-Pointers Made
DeMarcus Cousins 11
Klay Thompson 501
+490
3-Pointers Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 28
Klay Thompson 1,237
+1,209
Free Throws Made
DeMarcus Cousins 38
Klay Thompson 279
+241
Free Throws Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 54
Klay Thompson 330
+276
Offensive Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 18
Klay Thompson 79
+61
Defensive Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 52
Klay Thompson 547
+495
Total Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 70
Klay Thompson 626
+556
Assists
DeMarcus Cousins 30
Klay Thompson 351
+321
Steals
DeMarcus Cousins 10
Klay Thompson 150
+140
Blocks
DeMarcus Cousins 10
Klay Thompson 85
+75
Turnovers
(lower is better)
DeMarcus Cousins 31
Klay Thompson 274
+243
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
DeMarcus Cousins 46
Klay Thompson 411
+365

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Klay Thompson has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while DeMarcus Cousins has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins 47.6%
+4.0
Klay Thompson 43.6%
3-Point Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins 39.3%
Klay Thompson 40.5%
+1.2
Free Throw Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins 70.4%
Klay Thompson 84.5%
+14.1
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