Complete Stats Comparison of Kendrick Perkins and Klay Thompson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kendrick Perkins 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
Kendrick Perkins2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		14
seasons
Klay Thompson3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		12
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
Klay Thompson3
(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 Perkins4
stats		6
stats		1
stat
Klay Thompson7
stats		8
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
Kendrick Perkins5
stats		5
stats		1
stat
Klay Thompson7
stats		8
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, Klay Thompson has better averages in points, assists and steals while Kendrick Perkins has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kendrick Perkins has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.2), defensive rebounds (+1.1), total rebounds (+2.3) and blocks (+0.7)
- Klay Thompson has better averages in points (+13.7), field goals made (+4.9), 3-pointers made (+3.1), free throws made (+0.8), assists (+1.3) and steals (+0.5)
- Kendrick Perkins has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.7)
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- Klay Thompson has higher averages in field goals attempted (+11.7), 3-pointers attempted (+7.6) and free throws attempted (+0.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kendrick Perkins 5.4
Klay Thompson 19.1
+13.7
Field Goals Made
Kendrick Perkins 2.2
Klay Thompson 7.1
+4.9
Field Goals Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 4.1
Klay Thompson 15.8
+11.7
3-Pointers Made
Kendrick Perkins 0.0
Klay Thompson 3.1
+3.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 0.0
Klay Thompson 7.6
+7.6
Free Throws Made
Kendrick Perkins 1.0
Klay Thompson 1.8
+0.8
Free Throws Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 1.7
Klay Thompson 2.1
+0.4
Offensive Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 1.7
+1.2
Klay Thompson 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 4.1
+1.1
Klay Thompson 3.0
Total Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 5.8
+2.3
Klay Thompson 3.5
Assists
Kendrick Perkins 1.0
Klay Thompson 2.3
+1.3
Steals
Kendrick Perkins 0.3
Klay Thompson 0.8
+0.5
Blocks
Kendrick Perkins 1.2
+0.7
Klay Thompson 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kendrick Perkins 1.6
Klay Thompson 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kendrick Perkins 2.7
+0.7
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, Klay Thompson has more total points, assists and steals while Kendrick Perkins has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kendrick Perkins played more years (+2) and has more offensive rebounds (+899), defensive rebounds (+592), total rebounds (+1,491) and blocks (+460)
- Klay Thompson played more games (+83) and has more points (+12,322), field goals made (+4,450), 3-pointers made (+2,697), free throws made (+725), assists (+1,175) and steals (+463)
- Kendrick Perkins has more personal fouls (+437)
- Klay Thompson has more turnovers (+191)
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- Klay Thompson has more field goals attempted (+10,440), 3-pointers attempted (+6,549) and free throws attempted (+425)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kendrick Perkins 14
+2
Klay Thompson 12
Games
Kendrick Perkins 782
Klay Thompson 865
+83
Points
Kendrick Perkins 4,214
Klay Thompson 16,536
+12,322
Field Goals Made
Kendrick Perkins 1,705
Klay Thompson 6,155
+4,450
Field Goals Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 3,219
Klay Thompson 13,659
+10,440
3-Pointers Made
Kendrick Perkins 0
Klay Thompson 2,697
+2,697
3-Pointers Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 14
Klay Thompson 6,563
+6,549
Free Throws Made
Kendrick Perkins 804
Klay Thompson 1,529
+725
Free Throws Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 1,353
Klay Thompson 1,778
+425
Offensive Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 1,305
+899
Klay Thompson 406
Defensive Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 3,227
+592
Klay Thompson 2,635
Total Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 4,532
+1,491
Klay Thompson 3,041
Assists
Kendrick Perkins 813
Klay Thompson 1,988
+1,175
Steals
Kendrick Perkins 263
Klay Thompson 726
+463
Blocks
Kendrick Perkins 903
+460
Klay Thompson 443
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kendrick Perkins 1,233
Klay Thompson 1,424
+191
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kendrick Perkins 2,142
+437
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 Kendrick Perkins has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kendrick Perkins 53.0%
+7.9
Klay Thompson 45.1%
3-Point Percentage
Kendrick Perkins 0.0%
Klay Thompson 41.1%
+41.1
Free Throw Percentage
Kendrick Perkins 59.4%
Klay Thompson 86.0%
+26.6

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Klay Thompson has better averages in points, assists and steals while Kendrick Perkins has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kendrick Perkins has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.4), defensive rebounds (+0.5), total rebounds (+1.9) and blocks (+0.6)
- Klay Thompson has better averages in points (+14.1), field goals made (+5.1), 3-pointers made (+3.2), free throws made (+0.7), assists (+1.5) and steals (+0.5)
- Kendrick Perkins has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.6)
- Klay Thompson has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.2)
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- Klay Thompson has higher averages in field goals attempted (+12.4), 3-pointers attempted (+7.8) and free throws attempted (+0.5)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kendrick Perkins 5.1
Klay Thompson 19.2
+14.1
Field Goals Made
Kendrick Perkins 2.0
Klay Thompson 7.1
+5.1
Field Goals Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 4.0
Klay Thompson 16.4
+12.4
3-Pointers Made
Kendrick Perkins 0.0
Klay Thompson 3.2
+3.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 0.0
Klay Thompson 7.8
+7.8
Free Throws Made
Kendrick Perkins 1.1
Klay Thompson 1.8
+0.7
Free Throws Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 1.6
Klay Thompson 2.1
+0.5
Offensive Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 1.9
+1.4
Klay Thompson 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 4.0
+0.5
Klay Thompson 3.5
Total Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 5.9
+1.9
Klay Thompson 4.0
Assists
Kendrick Perkins 0.7
Klay Thompson 2.2
+1.5
Steals
Kendrick Perkins 0.4
Klay Thompson 0.9
+0.5
Blocks
Kendrick Perkins 1.1
+0.6
Klay Thompson 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kendrick Perkins 1.5
Klay Thompson 1.7
+0.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kendrick Perkins 3.2
+0.6
Klay Thompson 2.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Klay Thompson has more total points, assists and steals while Kendrick Perkins has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kendrick Perkins has more offensive rebounds (+190), defensive rebounds (+27), total rebounds (+217) and blocks (+71)
- Klay Thompson played more games (+15) and has more points (+2,297), field goals made (+836), 3-pointers made (+501), free throws made (+124), assists (+249) and steals (+97)
- Kendrick Perkins has more personal fouls (+42)
- Klay Thompson has more turnovers (+56)
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- Klay Thompson has more field goals attempted (+2,007), 3-pointers attempted (+1,233) and free throws attempted (+96)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kendrick Perkins 9
Klay Thompson 9
Games
Kendrick Perkins 143
Klay Thompson 158
+15
Points
Kendrick Perkins 735
Klay Thompson 3,032
+2,297
Field Goals Made
Kendrick Perkins 290
Klay Thompson 1,126
+836
Field Goals Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 578
Klay Thompson 2,585
+2,007
3-Pointers Made
Kendrick Perkins 0
Klay Thompson 501
+501
3-Pointers Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 4
Klay Thompson 1,237
+1,233
Free Throws Made
Kendrick Perkins 155
Klay Thompson 279
+124
Free Throws Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 234
Klay Thompson 330
+96
Offensive Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 269
+190
Klay Thompson 79
Defensive Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 574
+27
Klay Thompson 547
Total Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 843
+217
Klay Thompson 626
Assists
Kendrick Perkins 102
Klay Thompson 351
+249
Steals
Kendrick Perkins 53
Klay Thompson 150
+97
Blocks
Kendrick Perkins 156
+71
Klay Thompson 85
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kendrick Perkins 218
Klay Thompson 274
+56
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kendrick Perkins 453
+42
Klay Thompson 411

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 Kendrick Perkins has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kendrick Perkins 50.2%
+6.6
Klay Thompson 43.6%
3-Point Percentage
Kendrick Perkins 0.0%
Klay Thompson 40.5%
+40.5
Free Throw Percentage
Kendrick Perkins 66.2%
Klay Thompson 84.5%
+18.3
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