Complete Stats Comparison of Mitch Richmond and Isiah Thomas

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Mitch Richmond 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
Mitch Richmond2
(points, rebounds)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		14
seasons
Isiah Thomas2
(assists, steals)		2
(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
Mitch Richmond1
(rebounds)		0
4
Playoffs
Isiah Thomas3
(points, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		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
Mitch Richmond8
stats		10
stats		3
stats
Isiah Thomas3
stats		4
stats		0
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Mitch Richmond6
stats		2
stats		2
stats
Isiah Thomas5
stats		12
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, out of the five main statistical categories, Mitch Richmond had better averages in points and rebounds while Isiah Thomas had better averages in assists and steals. They are tied in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Mitch Richmond had better averages in points (+1.8), field goals made (+0.2), 3-pointers made (+1.0), free throws made (+0.6), defensive rebounds (+0.4) and total rebounds (+0.3)
- Isiah Thomas had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.1), assists (+5.8) and steals (+0.7)
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- Isiah Thomas had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.2) and personal fouls (+0.4)
- Mitch Richmond had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.2), 3-pointers attempted (+2.1) and free throws attempted (+0.1)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Mitch Richmond 21.0
+1.8
Isiah Thomas 19.2
Field Goals Made
Mitch Richmond 7.5
+0.2
Isiah Thomas 7.3
Field Goals Attempted
Mitch Richmond 16.4
+0.2
Isiah Thomas 16.2
3-Pointers Made
Mitch Richmond 1.4
+1.0
Isiah Thomas 0.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Mitch Richmond 3.5
+2.1
Isiah Thomas 1.4
Free Throws Made
Mitch Richmond 4.7
+0.6
Isiah Thomas 4.1
Free Throws Attempted
Mitch Richmond 5.5
+0.1
Isiah Thomas 5.4
Offensive Rebounds
Mitch Richmond 0.9
Isiah Thomas 1.0
+0.1
Defensive Rebounds
Mitch Richmond 3.0
+0.4
Isiah Thomas 2.6
Total Rebounds
Mitch Richmond 3.9
+0.3
Isiah Thomas 3.6
Assists
Mitch Richmond 3.5
Isiah Thomas 9.3
+5.8
Steals
Mitch Richmond 1.2
Isiah Thomas 1.9
+0.7
Blocks
Mitch Richmond 0.3
Isiah Thomas 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Mitch Richmond 2.6
Isiah Thomas 3.8
+1.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Mitch Richmond 2.6
Isiah Thomas 3.0
+0.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Mitch Richmond 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?

- Mitch Richmond played more years (+1) and had more points (+1,675), field goals made (+111), 3-pointers made (+928), free throws made (+525), defensive rebounds (+393), total rebounds (+323) and blocks (+5)
- Isiah Thomas played more games (+3) and had more offensive rebounds (+70), assists (+5,663) and steals (+650)
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- Isiah Thomas had more turnovers (+1,103) and personal fouls (+468)
- Mitch Richmond had more field goals attempted (+134), 3-pointers attempted (+2,044) and free throws attempted (+49)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Mitch Richmond 14
+1
Isiah Thomas 13
Games
Mitch Richmond 976
Isiah Thomas 979
+3
Points
Mitch Richmond 20,497
+1,675
Isiah Thomas 18,822
Field Goals Made
Mitch Richmond 7,305
+111
Isiah Thomas 7,194
Field Goals Attempted
Mitch Richmond 16,038
+134
Isiah Thomas 15,904
3-Pointers Made
Mitch Richmond 1,326
+928
Isiah Thomas 398
3-Pointers Attempted
Mitch Richmond 3,417
+2,044
Isiah Thomas 1,373
Free Throws Made
Mitch Richmond 4,561
+525
Isiah Thomas 4,036
Free Throws Attempted
Mitch Richmond 5,365
+49
Isiah Thomas 5,316
Offensive Rebounds
Mitch Richmond 881
Isiah Thomas 951
+70
Defensive Rebounds
Mitch Richmond 2,920
+393
Isiah Thomas 2,527
Total Rebounds
Mitch Richmond 3,801
+323
Isiah Thomas 3,478
Assists
Mitch Richmond 3,398
Isiah Thomas 9,061
+5,663
Steals
Mitch Richmond 1,211
Isiah Thomas 1,861
+650
Blocks
Mitch Richmond 254
+5
Isiah Thomas 249
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Mitch Richmond 2,579
Isiah Thomas 3,682
+1,103
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Mitch Richmond 2,503
Isiah Thomas 2,971
+468

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Mitch Richmond had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Isiah Thomas.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Mitch Richmond 45.5%
+0.3
Isiah Thomas 45.2%
3-Point Percentage
Mitch Richmond 38.8%
+9.8
Isiah Thomas 29.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Mitch Richmond 85.0%
+9.1
Isiah Thomas 75.9%

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 Mitch Richmond had better average in rebounds. They are tied in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Mitch Richmond had better averages in field goals made (+0.1), 3-pointers made (+0.1), defensive rebounds (+0.8) and total rebounds (+0.6)
- Isiah Thomas had better averages in points (+0.9), free throws made (+1.1), offensive rebounds (+0.2), assists (+5.9) and steals (+1.1)
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- Isiah Thomas had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.8) and personal fouls (+0.5)
- Mitch Richmond had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.6)
- Isiah Thomas had higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.2) and free throws attempted (+1.9)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Mitch Richmond 19.5
Isiah Thomas 20.4
+0.9
Field Goals Made
Mitch Richmond 7.5
+0.1
Isiah Thomas 7.4
Field Goals Attempted
Mitch Richmond 15.6
Isiah Thomas 16.8
+1.2
3-Pointers Made
Mitch Richmond 0.8
+0.1
Isiah Thomas 0.7
3-Pointers Attempted
Mitch Richmond 2.7
+0.6
Isiah Thomas 2.1
Free Throws Made
Mitch Richmond 3.7
Isiah Thomas 4.8
+1.1
Free Throws Attempted
Mitch Richmond 4.3
Isiah Thomas 6.2
+1.9
Offensive Rebounds
Mitch Richmond 1.0
Isiah Thomas 1.2
+0.2
Defensive Rebounds
Mitch Richmond 4.3
+0.8
Isiah Thomas 3.5
Total Rebounds
Mitch Richmond 5.3
+0.6
Isiah Thomas 4.7
Assists
Mitch Richmond 3.0
Isiah Thomas 8.9
+5.9
Steals
Mitch Richmond 1.0
Isiah Thomas 2.1
+1.1
Blocks
Mitch Richmond 0.3
Isiah Thomas 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Mitch Richmond 2.5
Isiah Thomas 3.3
+0.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Mitch Richmond 2.8
Isiah Thomas 3.3
+0.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Isiah Thomas had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Mitch Richmond.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Isiah Thomas played more years (+5) and games (+88), and had more points (+1,812), field goals made (+653), 3-pointers made (+62), free throws made (+444), offensive rebounds (+111), defensive rebounds (+290), total rebounds (+401), assists (+918), steals (+212) and blocks (+31)
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- Isiah Thomas had more turnovers (+312) and personal fouls (+299)
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- Isiah Thomas had more field goals attempted (+1,510), 3-pointers attempted (+171) and free throws attempted (+590)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Mitch Richmond 4
Isiah Thomas 9
+5
Games
Mitch Richmond 23
Isiah Thomas 111
+88
Points
Mitch Richmond 449
Isiah Thomas 2,261
+1,812
Field Goals Made
Mitch Richmond 172
Isiah Thomas 825
+653
Field Goals Attempted
Mitch Richmond 359
Isiah Thomas 1,869
+1,510
3-Pointers Made
Mitch Richmond 19
Isiah Thomas 81
+62
3-Pointers Attempted
Mitch Richmond 63
Isiah Thomas 234
+171
Free Throws Made
Mitch Richmond 86
Isiah Thomas 530
+444
Free Throws Attempted
Mitch Richmond 99
Isiah Thomas 689
+590
Offensive Rebounds
Mitch Richmond 23
Isiah Thomas 134
+111
Defensive Rebounds
Mitch Richmond 100
Isiah Thomas 390
+290
Total Rebounds
Mitch Richmond 123
Isiah Thomas 524
+401
Assists
Mitch Richmond 69
Isiah Thomas 987
+918
Steals
Mitch Richmond 22
Isiah Thomas 234
+212
Blocks
Mitch Richmond 7
Isiah Thomas 38
+31
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Mitch Richmond 57
Isiah Thomas 369
+312
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Mitch Richmond 64
Isiah Thomas 363
+299

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Mitch Richmond 47.9%
+3.8
Isiah Thomas 44.1%
3-Point Percentage
Mitch Richmond 30.2%
Isiah Thomas 34.6%
+4.4
Free Throw Percentage
Mitch Richmond 86.9%
+10.0
Isiah Thomas 76.9%
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