Complete Stats Comparison of Isiah Thomas and Zion Williamson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Isiah Thomas and Zion Williamson 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
Isiah Thomas2
(assists, steals)
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
13
seasons
Zion Williamson3
(points, rebounds, blocks)
0
6
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Isiah Thomas5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
9
Playoffs
Zion Williamson0
0
0
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Isiah Thomas3
stats
12
stats
1
stat
Zion Williamson9
stats
2
stats
2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Isiah Thomas10
stats
12
stats
3
stats
Zion Williamson2
stats
2
stats
0
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, Zion Williamson has better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Isiah Thomas has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Isiah Thomas has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.3), assists (+5.0) and steals (+0.9)
- Zion Williamson has better averages in points (+5.4), field goals made (+2.2), free throws made (+1.4), offensive rebounds (+1.3), defensive rebounds (+1.7), total rebounds (+3.0) and blocks (+0.3)
- Isiah Thomas has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.0) and personal fouls (+0.7)
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- Isiah Thomas has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.0)
- Zion Williamson has higher average in free throws attempted (+2.6)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Isiah Thomas 19.2
Zion Williamson 24.6
+5.4
Field Goals Made
Isiah Thomas 7.3
Zion Williamson 9.5
+2.2
Field Goals Attempted
Isiah Thomas 16.2
Zion Williamson 16.2
Isiah Thomas 0.4
+0.3
Zion Williamson 0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Isiah Thomas 1.4
+1.0
Zion Williamson 0.4
Free Throws Made
Isiah Thomas 4.1
Zion Williamson 5.5
+1.4
Free Throws Attempted
Isiah Thomas 5.4
Zion Williamson 8.0
+2.6
Offensive Rebounds
Isiah Thomas 1.0
Zion Williamson 2.3
+1.3
Defensive Rebounds
Isiah Thomas 2.6
Zion Williamson 4.3
+1.7
Isiah Thomas 3.6
Zion Williamson 6.6
+3.0
Isiah Thomas 9.3
+5.0
Zion Williamson 4.3
Isiah Thomas 1.9
+0.9
Zion Williamson 1.0
Isiah Thomas 0.3
Zion Williamson 0.6
+0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Isiah Thomas 3.8
+1.0
Zion Williamson 2.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Isiah Thomas 3.0
+0.7
Zion Williamson 2.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Isiah Thomas has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Zion Williamson.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Isiah Thomas played more years (+7) and games (+761), and has more points (+13,449), field goals made (+5,122), 3-pointers made (+366), free throws made (+2,839), offensive rebounds (+451), defensive rebounds (+1,587), total rebounds (+2,038), assists (+8,124), steals (+1,633) and blocks (+110)
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- Isiah Thomas has more turnovers (+3,061) and personal fouls (+2,479)
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- Isiah Thomas has more field goals attempted (+12,372), 3-pointers attempted (+1,275) and free throws attempted (+3,581)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Isiah Thomas 13
+7
Zion Williamson 6
Isiah Thomas 979
+761
Zion Williamson 218
Isiah Thomas 18,822
+13,449
Zion Williamson 5,373
Field Goals Made
Isiah Thomas 7,194
+5,122
Zion Williamson 2,072
Field Goals Attempted
Isiah Thomas 15,904
+12,372
Zion Williamson 3,532
Isiah Thomas 398
+366
Zion Williamson 32
3-Pointers Attempted
Isiah Thomas 1,373
+1,275
Zion Williamson 98
Free Throws Made
Isiah Thomas 4,036
+2,839
Zion Williamson 1,197
Free Throws Attempted
Isiah Thomas 5,316
+3,581
Zion Williamson 1,735
Offensive Rebounds
Isiah Thomas 951
+451
Zion Williamson 500
Defensive Rebounds
Isiah Thomas 2,527
+1,587
Zion Williamson 940
Isiah Thomas 3,478
+2,038
Zion Williamson 1,440
Isiah Thomas 9,061
+8,124
Zion Williamson 937
Isiah Thomas 1,861
+1,633
Zion Williamson 228
Isiah Thomas 249
+110
Zion Williamson 139
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Isiah Thomas 3,682
+3,061
Zion Williamson 621
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Isiah Thomas 2,971
+2,479
Zion Williamson 492

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Zion Williamson has better field goal percentage and 3-point percentage while Isiah Thomas has better free throw percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Isiah Thomas 45.2%
Zion Williamson 58.7%
+13.5
3-Point Percentage
Isiah Thomas 29.0%
Zion Williamson 32.7%
+3.7
Free Throw Percentage
Isiah Thomas 75.9%
+6.9
Zion Williamson 69.0%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightZion Williamson didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Isiah Thomas has better averages in points (+20.4), field goals made (+7.4), 3-pointers made (+0.7), free throws made (+4.8), offensive rebounds (+1.2), defensive rebounds (+3.5), total rebounds (+4.7), assists (+8.9), steals (+2.1) and blocks (+0.3)
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- Isiah Thomas has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+3.3) and personal fouls (+3.3)
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- Isiah Thomas has higher averages in field goals attempted (+16.8), 3-pointers attempted (+2.1) and free throws attempted (+6.2)
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Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightZion Williamson didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Isiah Thomas played more years (+9) and games (+111), and has more points (+2,261), field goals made (+825), 3-pointers made (+81), free throws made (+530), offensive rebounds (+134), defensive rebounds (+390), total rebounds (+524), assists (+987), steals (+234) and blocks (+38)
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- Isiah Thomas has more turnovers (+369) and personal fouls (+363)
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- Isiah Thomas has more field goals attempted (+1,869), 3-pointers attempted (+234) and free throws attempted (+689)
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Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightZion Williamson didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher percentages in the Playoffs?

- Isiah Thomas has field goal percentage (+44.1), 3-point percentage (+34.6) and free throw percentage (+76.9)
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