Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Isiah Thomas

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 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
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		20
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
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		18
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
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar8
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Isiah Thomas3
stats		4
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar7
stats		9
stats		1
stat
Isiah Thomas5
stats		5
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...

Notes: Offensive and defensive rebounds, blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Turnovers started to be recorded in 1977-78. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80.
(*) = some years in his career don't have the stat.

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 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?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+5.4), field goals made (+2.9), free throws made (+0.2), offensive rebounds (+1.4), defensive rebounds (+5.0), total rebounds (+7.6) and blocks (+2.3)
- Isiah Thomas had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.4), assists (+5.7) and steals (+1.0)
-
- Isiah Thomas had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.1)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.9) and free throws attempted (+0.6)
- Isiah Thomas had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.6
+5.4
Isiah Thomas 19.2
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.2
+2.9
Isiah Thomas 7.3
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.1
+1.9
Isiah Thomas 16.2
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Isiah Thomas 0.4
+0.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Isiah Thomas 1.4
+1.4
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.3
+0.2
Isiah Thomas 4.1
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+0.6
Isiah Thomas 5.4
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+1.4 *
Isiah Thomas 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 7.6
+5.0 *
Isiah Thomas 2.6
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 11.2
+7.6
Isiah Thomas 3.6
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.6
Isiah Thomas 9.3
+5.7
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.9
*
Isiah Thomas 1.9
+1.0
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+2.3 *
Isiah Thomas 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.7
*
Isiah Thomas 3.8
+1.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.0
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, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 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?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+7) and games (+581), and had more points (+19,565), field goals made (+8,643), free throws made (+2,676), offensive rebounds (+2,024), defensive rebounds (+6,867), total rebounds (+13,962) and blocks (+2,940)
- Isiah Thomas had more 3-pointers made (+397), assists (+3,401) and steals (+701)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more personal fouls (+1,686)
- Isiah Thomas had more turnovers (+1,155)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+12,403) and free throws attempted (+3,988)
- Isiah Thomas had more 3-pointers attempted (+1,355)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 20
+7
Isiah Thomas 13
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,560
+581
Isiah Thomas 979
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
+19,565
Isiah Thomas 18,822
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 15,837
+8,643
Isiah Thomas 7,194
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 28,307
+12,403
Isiah Thomas 15,904
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1
*
Isiah Thomas 398
+397
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
*
Isiah Thomas 1,373
+1,355
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6,712
+2,676
Isiah Thomas 4,036
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,304
+3,988
Isiah Thomas 5,316
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,975
+2,024 *
Isiah Thomas 951
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,394
+6,867 *
Isiah Thomas 2,527
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 17,440
+13,962
Isiah Thomas 3,478
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,660
Isiah Thomas 9,061
+3,401
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,160
*
Isiah Thomas 1,861
+701
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3,189
+2,940 *
Isiah Thomas 249
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,527
*
Isiah Thomas 3,682
+1,155
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,657
+1,686
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 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 55.9%
+10.7
Isiah Thomas 45.2%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5.6%
*
Isiah Thomas 29.0%
+23.4
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 72.1%
Isiah Thomas 75.9%
+3.8

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 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?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+3.9), field goals made (+2.5), offensive rebounds (+1.4), defensive rebounds (+3.0), total rebounds (+5.8) and blocks (+2.1)
- Isiah Thomas had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.7), free throws made (+0.4), assists (+5.7) and steals (+1.1)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- Isiah Thomas had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.7)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher average in field goals attempted (+1.9)
- Isiah Thomas had higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+2.1) and free throws attempted (+0.2)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.3
+3.9
Isiah Thomas 20.4
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9.9
+2.5
Isiah Thomas 7.4
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.7
+1.9
Isiah Thomas 16.8
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Isiah Thomas 0.7
+0.7
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Isiah Thomas 2.1
+2.1
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.4
Isiah Thomas 4.8
+0.4
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
Isiah Thomas 6.2
+0.2
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+1.4 *
Isiah Thomas 1.2
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.5
+3.0 *
Isiah Thomas 3.5
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.5
+5.8
Isiah Thomas 4.7
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.2
Isiah Thomas 8.9
+5.7
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1.0
*
Isiah Thomas 2.1
+1.1
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+2.1 *
Isiah Thomas 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
*
Isiah Thomas 3.3
+0.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 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, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more total points, rebounds and blocks while Isiah Thomas had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+9) and games (+126), and had more points (+3,501), field goals made (+1,531), free throws made (+520), offensive rebounds (+371), defensive rebounds (+883), total rebounds (+1,957) and blocks (+438)
- Isiah Thomas had more 3-pointers made (+81), assists (+220) and steals (+45)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more turnovers (+78) and personal fouls (+434)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+2,553) and free throws attempted (+730)
- Isiah Thomas had more 3-pointers attempted (+230)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
+9
Isiah Thomas 9
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 237
+126
Isiah Thomas 111
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,762
+3,501
Isiah Thomas 2,261
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,356
+1,531
Isiah Thomas 825
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,422
+2,553
Isiah Thomas 1,869
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0
*
Isiah Thomas 81
+81
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4
*
Isiah Thomas 234
+230
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,050
+520
Isiah Thomas 530
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,419
+730
Isiah Thomas 689
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 505
+371 *
Isiah Thomas 134
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,273
+883 *
Isiah Thomas 390
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,481
+1,957
Isiah Thomas 524
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 767
Isiah Thomas 987
+220
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 189
*
Isiah Thomas 234
+45
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 476
+438 *
Isiah Thomas 38
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 447
+78 *
Isiah Thomas 369
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 797
+434
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 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 53.3%
+9.2
Isiah Thomas 44.1%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0%
*
Isiah Thomas 34.6%
+34.6
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 74.0%
Isiah Thomas 76.9%
+2.9
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