Complete Stats Comparison of Klay Thompson and Zion Williamson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Klay Thompson 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 / 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
Klay Thompson0
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
seasons
Zion Williamson5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		0
6
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Klay Thompson5
(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
Klay Thompson3
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Zion Williamson9
stats		3
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Klay Thompson10
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, Zion Williamson has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Klay Thompson.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Klay Thompson has better average in 3-pointers made (+3.0)
- Zion Williamson has better averages in points (+5.7), field goals made (+2.4), free throws made (+3.8), offensive rebounds (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+1.3), total rebounds (+3.1), assists (+2.0), steals (+0.2) and blocks (+0.1)
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- Zion Williamson has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.3) and personal fouls (+0.3)
- Klay Thompson has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+7.1)
- Zion Williamson has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.4) and free throws attempted (+6.0)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Klay Thompson 18.9
Zion Williamson 24.6
+5.7
Field Goals Made
Klay Thompson 7.0
Zion Williamson 9.4
+2.4
Field Goals Attempted
Klay Thompson 15.7
Zion Williamson 16.1
+0.4
3-Pointers Made
Klay Thompson 3.1
+3.0
Zion Williamson 0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Klay Thompson 7.6
+7.1
Zion Williamson 0.5
Free Throws Made
Klay Thompson 1.7
Zion Williamson 5.5
+3.8
Free Throws Attempted
Klay Thompson 2.0
Zion Williamson 8.0
+6.0
Offensive Rebounds
Klay Thompson 0.5
Zion Williamson 2.3
+1.8
Defensive Rebounds
Klay Thompson 3.0
Zion Williamson 4.3
+1.3
Total Rebounds
Klay Thompson 3.5
Zion Williamson 6.6
+3.1
Assists
Klay Thompson 2.3
Zion Williamson 4.3
+2.0
Steals
Klay Thompson 0.8
Zion Williamson 1.0
+0.2
Blocks
Klay Thompson 0.5
Zion Williamson 0.6
+0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Klay Thompson 1.6
Zion Williamson 2.9
+1.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Klay Thompson 2.0
Zion Williamson 2.3
+0.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Klay Thompson played more years (+7) and games (+661), and has more points (+11,254), field goals made (+4,117), 3-pointers made (+2,719), free throws made (+301), defensive rebounds (+1,716), total rebounds (+1,617), assists (+1,057), steals (+498) and blocks (+306)
- Zion Williamson has more offensive rebounds (+99)
- Klay Thompson has more turnovers (+803) and personal fouls (+1,221)
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- Klay Thompson has more field goals attempted (+10,255) and 3-pointers attempted (+6,618)
- Zion Williamson has more free throws attempted (+2)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Klay Thompson 13
+7
Zion Williamson 6
Games
Klay Thompson 885
+661
Zion Williamson 224
Points
Klay Thompson 16,754
+11,254
Zion Williamson 5,500
Field Goals Made
Klay Thompson 6,232
+4,117
Zion Williamson 2,115
Field Goals Attempted
Klay Thompson 13,868
+10,255
Zion Williamson 3,613
3-Pointers Made
Klay Thompson 2,751
+2,719
Zion Williamson 32
3-Pointers Attempted
Klay Thompson 6,719
+6,618
Zion Williamson 101
Free Throws Made
Klay Thompson 1,539
+301
Zion Williamson 1,238
Free Throws Attempted
Klay Thompson 1,789
Zion Williamson 1,791
+2
Offensive Rebounds
Klay Thompson 411
Zion Williamson 510
+99
Defensive Rebounds
Klay Thompson 2,677
+1,716
Zion Williamson 961
Total Rebounds
Klay Thompson 3,088
+1,617
Zion Williamson 1,471
Assists
Klay Thompson 2,017
+1,057
Zion Williamson 960
Steals
Klay Thompson 733
+498
Zion Williamson 235
Blocks
Klay Thompson 449
+306
Zion Williamson 143
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Klay Thompson 1,442
+803
Zion Williamson 639
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Klay Thompson 1,727
+1,221
Zion Williamson 506

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 Zion Williamson has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Klay Thompson 44.9%
Zion Williamson 58.5%
+13.6
3-Point Percentage
Klay Thompson 40.9%
+9.2
Zion Williamson 31.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Klay Thompson 86.0%
+16.9
Zion Williamson 69.1%

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?

- Klay Thompson has better averages in points (+19.2), field goals made (+7.1), 3-pointers made (+3.2), free throws made (+1.8), offensive rebounds (+0.5), defensive rebounds (+3.5), total rebounds (+4.0), assists (+2.2), steals (+0.9) and blocks (+0.5)
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- Klay Thompson has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.7) and personal fouls (+2.6)
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- Klay Thompson has higher averages in field goals attempted (+16.4), 3-pointers attempted (+7.8) and free throws attempted (+2.1)
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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?

- Klay Thompson played more years (+9) and games (+158), and has more points (+3,032), field goals made (+1,126), 3-pointers made (+501), free throws made (+279), offensive rebounds (+79), defensive rebounds (+547), total rebounds (+626), assists (+351), steals (+150) and blocks (+85)
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- Klay Thompson has more turnovers (+274) and personal fouls (+411)
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- Klay Thompson has more field goals attempted (+2,585), 3-pointers attempted (+1,237) and free throws attempted (+330)
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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?

- Klay Thompson has field goal percentage (+43.6), 3-point percentage (+40.5) and free throw percentage (+84.5)
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