Complete Stats Comparison of Kendrick Perkins and Isiah Thomas

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kendrick Perkins 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

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
Kendrick Perkins2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		14
seasons
Isiah Thomas3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		13
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Kendrick Perkins2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		9
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
Kendrick Perkins6
stats		7
stats		1
stat
Isiah Thomas6
stats		7
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kendrick Perkins6
stats		6
stats		1
stat
Isiah Thomas6
stats		7
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, Isiah Thomas had better averages in points, assists and steals while Kendrick Perkins had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kendrick Perkins had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+1.5), total rebounds (+2.2) and blocks (+0.9)
- Isiah Thomas had better averages in points (+13.8), field goals made (+5.1), 3-pointers made (+0.4), free throws made (+3.1), assists (+8.3) and steals (+1.6)
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- Isiah Thomas had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.2) and personal fouls (+0.3)
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- Isiah Thomas had higher averages in field goals attempted (+12.1), 3-pointers attempted (+1.4) and free throws attempted (+3.7)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kendrick Perkins 5.4
Isiah Thomas 19.2
+13.8
Field Goals Made
Kendrick Perkins 2.2
Isiah Thomas 7.3
+5.1
Field Goals Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 4.1
Isiah Thomas 16.2
+12.1
3-Pointers Made
Kendrick Perkins 0.0
Isiah Thomas 0.4
+0.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 0.0
Isiah Thomas 1.4
+1.4
Free Throws Made
Kendrick Perkins 1.0
Isiah Thomas 4.1
+3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 1.7
Isiah Thomas 5.4
+3.7
Offensive Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 1.7
+0.7
Isiah Thomas 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 4.1
+1.5
Isiah Thomas 2.6
Total Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 5.8
+2.2
Isiah Thomas 3.6
Assists
Kendrick Perkins 1.0
Isiah Thomas 9.3
+8.3
Steals
Kendrick Perkins 0.3
Isiah Thomas 1.9
+1.6
Blocks
Kendrick Perkins 1.2
+0.9
Isiah Thomas 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kendrick Perkins 1.6
Isiah Thomas 3.8
+2.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kendrick Perkins 2.7
Isiah Thomas 3.0
+0.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kendrick Perkins played more years (+1) and had more offensive rebounds (+354), defensive rebounds (+700), total rebounds (+1,054) and blocks (+654)
- Isiah Thomas played more games (+197) and had more points (+14,608), field goals made (+5,489), 3-pointers made (+398), free throws made (+3,232), assists (+8,248) and steals (+1,598)
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- Isiah Thomas had more turnovers (+2,449) and personal fouls (+829)
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- Isiah Thomas had more field goals attempted (+12,685), 3-pointers attempted (+1,359) and free throws attempted (+3,963)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kendrick Perkins 14
+1
Isiah Thomas 13
Games
Kendrick Perkins 782
Isiah Thomas 979
+197
Points
Kendrick Perkins 4,214
Isiah Thomas 18,822
+14,608
Field Goals Made
Kendrick Perkins 1,705
Isiah Thomas 7,194
+5,489
Field Goals Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 3,219
Isiah Thomas 15,904
+12,685
3-Pointers Made
Kendrick Perkins 0
Isiah Thomas 398
+398
3-Pointers Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 14
Isiah Thomas 1,373
+1,359
Free Throws Made
Kendrick Perkins 804
Isiah Thomas 4,036
+3,232
Free Throws Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 1,353
Isiah Thomas 5,316
+3,963
Offensive Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 1,305
+354
Isiah Thomas 951
Defensive Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 3,227
+700
Isiah Thomas 2,527
Total Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 4,532
+1,054
Isiah Thomas 3,478
Assists
Kendrick Perkins 813
Isiah Thomas 9,061
+8,248
Steals
Kendrick Perkins 263
Isiah Thomas 1,861
+1,598
Blocks
Kendrick Perkins 903
+654
Isiah Thomas 249
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kendrick Perkins 1,233
Isiah Thomas 3,682
+2,449
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kendrick Perkins 2,142
Isiah Thomas 2,971
+829

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 Kendrick Perkins had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kendrick Perkins 53.0%
+7.8
Isiah Thomas 45.2%
3-Point Percentage
Kendrick Perkins 0.0%
Isiah Thomas 29.0%
+29.0
Free Throw Percentage
Kendrick Perkins 59.4%
Isiah Thomas 75.9%
+16.5

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 Kendrick Perkins had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kendrick Perkins had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+0.5), total rebounds (+1.2) and blocks (+0.8)
- Isiah Thomas had better averages in points (+15.3), field goals made (+5.4), 3-pointers made (+0.7), free throws made (+3.7), assists (+8.2) and steals (+1.7)
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- Isiah Thomas had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.8) and personal fouls (+0.1)
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- Isiah Thomas had higher averages in field goals attempted (+12.8), 3-pointers attempted (+2.1) and free throws attempted (+4.6)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kendrick Perkins 5.1
Isiah Thomas 20.4
+15.3
Field Goals Made
Kendrick Perkins 2.0
Isiah Thomas 7.4
+5.4
Field Goals Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 4.0
Isiah Thomas 16.8
+12.8
3-Pointers Made
Kendrick Perkins 0.0
Isiah Thomas 0.7
+0.7
3-Pointers Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 0.0
Isiah Thomas 2.1
+2.1
Free Throws Made
Kendrick Perkins 1.1
Isiah Thomas 4.8
+3.7
Free Throws Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 1.6
Isiah Thomas 6.2
+4.6
Offensive Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 1.9
+0.7
Isiah Thomas 1.2
Defensive Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 4.0
+0.5
Isiah Thomas 3.5
Total Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 5.9
+1.2
Isiah Thomas 4.7
Assists
Kendrick Perkins 0.7
Isiah Thomas 8.9
+8.2
Steals
Kendrick Perkins 0.4
Isiah Thomas 2.1
+1.7
Blocks
Kendrick Perkins 1.1
+0.8
Isiah Thomas 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kendrick Perkins 1.5
Isiah Thomas 3.3
+1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kendrick Perkins 3.2
Isiah Thomas 3.3
+0.1

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 Kendrick Perkins had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kendrick Perkins played more games (+32) and had more offensive rebounds (+135), defensive rebounds (+184), total rebounds (+319) and blocks (+118)
- Isiah Thomas had more points (+1,526), field goals made (+535), 3-pointers made (+81), free throws made (+375), assists (+885) and steals (+181)
- Kendrick Perkins had more personal fouls (+90)
- Isiah Thomas had more turnovers (+151)
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- Isiah Thomas had more field goals attempted (+1,291), 3-pointers attempted (+230) and free throws attempted (+455)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kendrick Perkins 9
Isiah Thomas 9
Games
Kendrick Perkins 143
+32
Isiah Thomas 111
Points
Kendrick Perkins 735
Isiah Thomas 2,261
+1,526
Field Goals Made
Kendrick Perkins 290
Isiah Thomas 825
+535
Field Goals Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 578
Isiah Thomas 1,869
+1,291
3-Pointers Made
Kendrick Perkins 0
Isiah Thomas 81
+81
3-Pointers Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 4
Isiah Thomas 234
+230
Free Throws Made
Kendrick Perkins 155
Isiah Thomas 530
+375
Free Throws Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 234
Isiah Thomas 689
+455
Offensive Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 269
+135
Isiah Thomas 134
Defensive Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 574
+184
Isiah Thomas 390
Total Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 843
+319
Isiah Thomas 524
Assists
Kendrick Perkins 102
Isiah Thomas 987
+885
Steals
Kendrick Perkins 53
Isiah Thomas 234
+181
Blocks
Kendrick Perkins 156
+118
Isiah Thomas 38
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kendrick Perkins 218
Isiah Thomas 369
+151
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kendrick Perkins 453
+90
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 Kendrick Perkins had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kendrick Perkins 50.2%
+6.1
Isiah Thomas 44.1%
3-Point Percentage
Kendrick Perkins 0.0%
Isiah Thomas 34.6%
+34.6
Free Throw Percentage
Kendrick Perkins 66.2%
Isiah Thomas 76.9%
+10.7
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