Complete Stats Comparison of Pete Maravich and Klay Thompson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Pete Maravich 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 / 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
Pete Maravich4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		1
(assists)		10
seasons
Klay Thompson1
(blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		12
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Pete Maravich1
(assists)		0
4
Playoffs
Klay Thompson4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		9
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Pete Maravich8
stats		5
stats		1
stat
Klay Thompson4
stats		9
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Pete Maravich4
stats		2
stats		0
stats
Klay Thompson8
stats		12
stats		3
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...

Notes: Offensive and defensive rebounds, blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Turnovers started to be recorded in 1977-78. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80.
(*) = some years in his career don't have the stat.

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Pete Maravich has better averages in points, rebounds, assists and steals while Klay Thompson has better average in blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Pete Maravich has better averages in points (+5.1), field goals made (+2.3), free throws made (+3.6), offensive rebounds (+0.5), defensive rebounds (+0.3), total rebounds (+0.7), assists (+3.1) and steals (+0.6)
- Klay Thompson has better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.9) and blocks (+0.2)
- Pete Maravich has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.1) and personal fouls (+0.8)
-
- Pete Maravich has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.5) and free throws attempted (+4.5)
- Klay Thompson has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+7.3)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Pete Maravich 24.2
+5.1
Klay Thompson 19.1
Field Goals Made
Pete Maravich 9.4
+2.3
Klay Thompson 7.1
Field Goals Attempted
Pete Maravich 21.3
+5.5
Klay Thompson 15.8
3-Pointers Made
Pete Maravich 0.2
*
Klay Thompson 3.1
+2.9
3-Pointers Attempted
Pete Maravich 0.3
*
Klay Thompson 7.6
+7.3
Free Throws Made
Pete Maravich 5.4
+3.6
Klay Thompson 1.8
Free Throws Attempted
Pete Maravich 6.6
+4.5
Klay Thompson 2.1
Offensive Rebounds
Pete Maravich 1.0
+0.5 *
Klay Thompson 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Pete Maravich 3.3
+0.3 *
Klay Thompson 3.0
Total Rebounds
Pete Maravich 4.2
+0.7
Klay Thompson 3.5
Assists
Pete Maravich 5.4
+3.1
Klay Thompson 2.3
Steals
Pete Maravich 1.4
+0.6 *
Klay Thompson 0.8
Blocks
Pete Maravich 0.3
*
Klay Thompson 0.5
+0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Pete Maravich 3.7
+2.1 *
Klay Thompson 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Pete Maravich 2.8
+0.8
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, rebounds, steals and blocks while Pete Maravich has more total assists.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Pete Maravich has more field goals made (+32), free throws made (+2,035), offensive rebounds (+20) and assists (+1,575)
- Klay Thompson played more years (+2) and games (+207), and has more points (+588), 3-pointers made (+2,687), defensive rebounds (+1,214), total rebounds (+294), steals (+139) and blocks (+335)
- Pete Maravich has more personal fouls (+160)
- Klay Thompson has more turnovers (+894)
- Pete Maravich has more field goals attempted (+366) and free throws attempted (+2,566)
- Klay Thompson has more 3-pointers attempted (+6,548)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Pete Maravich 10
Klay Thompson 12
+2
Games
Pete Maravich 658
Klay Thompson 865
+207
Points
Pete Maravich 15,948
Klay Thompson 16,536
+588
Field Goals Made
Pete Maravich 6,187
+32
Klay Thompson 6,155
Field Goals Attempted
Pete Maravich 14,025
+366
Klay Thompson 13,659
3-Pointers Made
Pete Maravich 10
*
Klay Thompson 2,697
+2,687
3-Pointers Attempted
Pete Maravich 15
*
Klay Thompson 6,563
+6,548
Free Throws Made
Pete Maravich 3,564
+2,035
Klay Thompson 1,529
Free Throws Attempted
Pete Maravich 4,344
+2,566
Klay Thompson 1,778
Offensive Rebounds
Pete Maravich 426
+20 *
Klay Thompson 406
Defensive Rebounds
Pete Maravich 1,421
*
Klay Thompson 2,635
+1,214
Total Rebounds
Pete Maravich 2,747
Klay Thompson 3,041
+294
Assists
Pete Maravich 3,563
+1,575
Klay Thompson 1,988
Steals
Pete Maravich 587
*
Klay Thompson 726
+139
Blocks
Pete Maravich 108
*
Klay Thompson 443
+335
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Pete Maravich 530
*
Klay Thompson 1,424
+894
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Pete Maravich 1,865
+160
Klay Thompson 1,705

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Klay Thompson has better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Pete Maravich has better 3-point percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Pete Maravich 44.1%
Klay Thompson 45.1%
+1.0
3-Point Percentage
Pete Maravich 66.7%
+25.6 *
Klay Thompson 41.1%
Free Throw Percentage
Pete Maravich 82.0%
Klay Thompson 86.0%
+4.0

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, rebounds, steals and blocks while Pete Maravich has better average in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Pete Maravich has better averages in field goals made (+0.2), free throws made (+2.2) and assists (+1.6)
- Klay Thompson has better averages in points (+0.5), 3-pointers made (+3.0), offensive rebounds (+0.5), defensive rebounds (+2.6), total rebounds (+0.3), steals (+0.6) and blocks (+0.5)
- Pete Maravich has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.2)
- Klay Thompson has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.7)
- Pete Maravich has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.9) and free throws attempted (+3.1)
- Klay Thompson has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+7.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Pete Maravich 18.7
Klay Thompson 19.2
+0.5
Field Goals Made
Pete Maravich 7.3
+0.2
Klay Thompson 7.1
Field Goals Attempted
Pete Maravich 17.3
+0.9
Klay Thompson 16.4
3-Pointers Made
Pete Maravich 0.2
*
Klay Thompson 3.2
+3.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Pete Maravich 0.7
*
Klay Thompson 7.8
+7.1
Free Throws Made
Pete Maravich 4.0
+2.2
Klay Thompson 1.8
Free Throws Attempted
Pete Maravich 5.2
+3.1
Klay Thompson 2.1
Offensive Rebounds
Pete Maravich 0.0
*
Klay Thompson 0.5
+0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Pete Maravich 0.9
*
Klay Thompson 3.5
+2.6
Total Rebounds
Pete Maravich 3.7
Klay Thompson 4.0
+0.3
Assists
Pete Maravich 3.8
+1.6
Klay Thompson 2.2
Steals
Pete Maravich 0.3
*
Klay Thompson 0.9
+0.6
Blocks
Pete Maravich 0.0
*
Klay Thompson 0.5
+0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Pete Maravich 1.0
*
Klay Thompson 1.7
+0.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Pete Maravich 2.8
+0.2
Klay Thompson 2.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Klay Thompson has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Pete Maravich.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Klay Thompson played more years (+5) and games (+132), and has more points (+2,545), field goals made (+936), 3-pointers made (+499), free throws made (+174), offensive rebounds (+79), defensive rebounds (+539), total rebounds (+531), assists (+253), steals (+147) and blocks (+85)
-
- Klay Thompson has more turnovers (+265) and personal fouls (+337)
-
- Klay Thompson has more field goals attempted (+2,136), 3-pointers attempted (+1,231) and free throws attempted (+196)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Pete Maravich 4
Klay Thompson 9
+5
Games
Pete Maravich 26
Klay Thompson 158
+132
Points
Pete Maravich 487
Klay Thompson 3,032
+2,545
Field Goals Made
Pete Maravich 190
Klay Thompson 1,126
+936
Field Goals Attempted
Pete Maravich 449
Klay Thompson 2,585
+2,136
3-Pointers Made
Pete Maravich 2
*
Klay Thompson 501
+499
3-Pointers Attempted
Pete Maravich 6
*
Klay Thompson 1,237
+1,231
Free Throws Made
Pete Maravich 105
Klay Thompson 279
+174
Free Throws Attempted
Pete Maravich 134
Klay Thompson 330
+196
Offensive Rebounds
Pete Maravich 0
*
Klay Thompson 79
+79
Defensive Rebounds
Pete Maravich 8
*
Klay Thompson 547
+539
Total Rebounds
Pete Maravich 95
Klay Thompson 626
+531
Assists
Pete Maravich 98
Klay Thompson 351
+253
Steals
Pete Maravich 3
*
Klay Thompson 150
+147
Blocks
Pete Maravich 0
*
Klay Thompson 85
+85
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Pete Maravich 9
*
Klay Thompson 274
+265
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Pete Maravich 74
Klay Thompson 411
+337

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Klay Thompson has better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Pete Maravich.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Pete Maravich 42.3%
Klay Thompson 43.6%
+1.3
3-Point Percentage
Pete Maravich 33.3%
*
Klay Thompson 40.5%
+7.2
Free Throw Percentage
Pete Maravich 78.4%
Klay Thompson 84.5%
+6.1
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