Complete Stats Comparison of Manu Ginobili and Isiah Thomas

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Manu Ginobili 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
Manu Ginobili0
2
(rebounds, blocks)		16
seasons
Isiah Thomas4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		13
seasons
they are tied1
(blocks)
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Manu Ginobili0
4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		15
Playoffs
Isiah Thomas4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		1
(assists)		9
Playoffs
they are tied1
(blocks)

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Manu Ginobili4
stats		8
stats		2
stats
Isiah Thomas7
stats		6
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Manu Ginobili3
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Isiah Thomas8
stats		3
stats		1
stat
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, Isiah Thomas had better averages in points, rebounds, assists and steals than Manu Ginobili. They are tied in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Manu Ginobili had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.0) and defensive rebounds (+0.2)
- Isiah Thomas had better averages in points (+5.9), field goals made (+3.0), free throws made (+0.9), offensive rebounds (+0.4), total rebounds (+0.1), assists (+5.5) and steals (+0.6)
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- Isiah Thomas had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.8) and personal fouls (+0.9)
- Manu Ginobili had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.4)
- Isiah Thomas had higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.5) and free throws attempted (+1.5)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Manu Ginobili 13.3
Isiah Thomas 19.2
+5.9
Field Goals Made
Manu Ginobili 4.3
Isiah Thomas 7.3
+3.0
Field Goals Attempted
Manu Ginobili 9.7
Isiah Thomas 16.2
+6.5
3-Pointers Made
Manu Ginobili 1.4
+1.0
Isiah Thomas 0.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Manu Ginobili 3.8
+2.4
Isiah Thomas 1.4
Free Throws Made
Manu Ginobili 3.2
Isiah Thomas 4.1
+0.9
Free Throws Attempted
Manu Ginobili 3.9
Isiah Thomas 5.4
+1.5
Offensive Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 0.6
Isiah Thomas 1.0
+0.4
Defensive Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 2.8
+0.2
Isiah Thomas 2.6
Total Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 3.5
Isiah Thomas 3.6
+0.1
Assists
Manu Ginobili 3.8
Isiah Thomas 9.3
+5.5
Steals
Manu Ginobili 1.3
Isiah Thomas 1.9
+0.6
Blocks
Manu Ginobili 0.3
Isiah Thomas 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Manu Ginobili 2.0
Isiah Thomas 3.8
+1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Manu Ginobili 2.1
Isiah Thomas 3.0
+0.9

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 Manu Ginobili had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Manu Ginobili played more years (+3) and games (+78), and had more 3-pointers made (+1,097), defensive rebounds (+485), total rebounds (+219) and blocks (+70)
- Isiah Thomas had more points (+4,779), field goals made (+2,610), free throws made (+656), offensive rebounds (+266), assists (+5,060) and steals (+469)
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- Isiah Thomas had more turnovers (+1,566) and personal fouls (+759)
- Manu Ginobili had more 3-pointers attempted (+2,682)
- Isiah Thomas had more field goals attempted (+5,642) and free throws attempted (+1,227)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Manu Ginobili 16
+3
Isiah Thomas 13
Games
Manu Ginobili 1,057
+78
Isiah Thomas 979
Points
Manu Ginobili 14,043
Isiah Thomas 18,822
+4,779
Field Goals Made
Manu Ginobili 4,584
Isiah Thomas 7,194
+2,610
Field Goals Attempted
Manu Ginobili 10,262
Isiah Thomas 15,904
+5,642
3-Pointers Made
Manu Ginobili 1,495
+1,097
Isiah Thomas 398
3-Pointers Attempted
Manu Ginobili 4,055
+2,682
Isiah Thomas 1,373
Free Throws Made
Manu Ginobili 3,380
Isiah Thomas 4,036
+656
Free Throws Attempted
Manu Ginobili 4,089
Isiah Thomas 5,316
+1,227
Offensive Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 685
Isiah Thomas 951
+266
Defensive Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 3,012
+485
Isiah Thomas 2,527
Total Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 3,697
+219
Isiah Thomas 3,478
Assists
Manu Ginobili 4,001
Isiah Thomas 9,061
+5,060
Steals
Manu Ginobili 1,392
Isiah Thomas 1,861
+469
Blocks
Manu Ginobili 319
+70
Isiah Thomas 249
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Manu Ginobili 2,116
Isiah Thomas 3,682
+1,566
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Manu Ginobili 2,212
Isiah Thomas 2,971
+759

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Manu Ginobili had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Isiah Thomas had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Manu Ginobili 44.7%
Isiah Thomas 45.2%
+0.5
3-Point Percentage
Manu Ginobili 36.9%
+7.9
Isiah Thomas 29.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Manu Ginobili 82.7%
+6.8
Isiah Thomas 75.9%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Isiah Thomas had better averages in points, rebounds, assists and steals than Manu Ginobili. They are tied in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Manu Ginobili had better average in 3-pointers made (+0.8)
- Isiah Thomas had better averages in points (+6.4), field goals made (+3.0), free throws made (+1.0), offensive rebounds (+0.5), defensive rebounds (+0.2), total rebounds (+0.7), assists (+5.1) and steals (+0.8)
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- Isiah Thomas had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.1) and personal fouls (+0.6)
- Manu Ginobili had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.1)
- Isiah Thomas had higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.7) and free throws attempted (+1.6)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Manu Ginobili 14.0
Isiah Thomas 20.4
+6.4
Field Goals Made
Manu Ginobili 4.4
Isiah Thomas 7.4
+3.0
Field Goals Attempted
Manu Ginobili 10.1
Isiah Thomas 16.8
+6.7
3-Pointers Made
Manu Ginobili 1.5
+0.8
Isiah Thomas 0.7
3-Pointers Attempted
Manu Ginobili 4.2
+2.1
Isiah Thomas 2.1
Free Throws Made
Manu Ginobili 3.8
Isiah Thomas 4.8
+1.0
Free Throws Attempted
Manu Ginobili 4.6
Isiah Thomas 6.2
+1.6
Offensive Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 0.7
Isiah Thomas 1.2
+0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 3.3
Isiah Thomas 3.5
+0.2
Total Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 4.0
Isiah Thomas 4.7
+0.7
Assists
Manu Ginobili 3.8
Isiah Thomas 8.9
+5.1
Steals
Manu Ginobili 1.3
Isiah Thomas 2.1
+0.8
Blocks
Manu Ginobili 0.3
Isiah Thomas 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Manu Ginobili 2.2
Isiah Thomas 3.3
+1.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Manu Ginobili 2.7
Isiah Thomas 3.3
+0.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Manu Ginobili had more total points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Isiah Thomas had more total assists.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Manu Ginobili played more years (+6) and games (+107), and had more points (+793), field goals made (+131), 3-pointers made (+243), free throws made (+288), offensive rebounds (+21), defensive rebounds (+329), total rebounds (+350), steals (+58) and blocks (+23)
- Isiah Thomas had more assists (+160)
- Manu Ginobili had more turnovers (+112) and personal fouls (+225)
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- Manu Ginobili had more field goals attempted (+340), 3-pointers attempted (+671) and free throws attempted (+312)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Manu Ginobili 15
+6
Isiah Thomas 9
Games
Manu Ginobili 218
+107
Isiah Thomas 111
Points
Manu Ginobili 3,054
+793
Isiah Thomas 2,261
Field Goals Made
Manu Ginobili 956
+131
Isiah Thomas 825
Field Goals Attempted
Manu Ginobili 2,209
+340
Isiah Thomas 1,869
3-Pointers Made
Manu Ginobili 324
+243
Isiah Thomas 81
3-Pointers Attempted
Manu Ginobili 905
+671
Isiah Thomas 234
Free Throws Made
Manu Ginobili 818
+288
Isiah Thomas 530
Free Throws Attempted
Manu Ginobili 1,001
+312
Isiah Thomas 689
Offensive Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 155
+21
Isiah Thomas 134
Defensive Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 719
+329
Isiah Thomas 390
Total Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 874
+350
Isiah Thomas 524
Assists
Manu Ginobili 827
Isiah Thomas 987
+160
Steals
Manu Ginobili 292
+58
Isiah Thomas 234
Blocks
Manu Ginobili 61
+23
Isiah Thomas 38
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Manu Ginobili 481
+112
Isiah Thomas 369
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Manu Ginobili 588
+225
Isiah Thomas 363

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Manu Ginobili had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Isiah Thomas had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Manu Ginobili 43.3%
Isiah Thomas 44.1%
+0.8
3-Point Percentage
Manu Ginobili 35.8%
+1.2
Isiah Thomas 34.6%
Free Throw Percentage
Manu Ginobili 81.7%
+4.8
Isiah Thomas 76.9%
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