Complete Stats Comparison of Steven Adams and Isiah Thomas

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Steven Adams 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
Steven Adams2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		12
seasons
Isiah Thomas3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		13
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Steven Adams2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		8
Playoffs
Isiah Thomas3
(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
Steven Adams6
stats		6
stats		1
stat
Isiah Thomas6
stats		8
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Steven Adams6
stats		5
stats		1
stat
Isiah Thomas6
stats		9
stats		2
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, out of the five main statistical categories, Isiah Thomas has better averages in points, assists and steals while Steven Adams has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Steven Adams has better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.6), defensive rebounds (+1.8), total rebounds (+4.4) and blocks (+0.6)
- Isiah Thomas has better averages in points (+10.4), field goals made (+3.6), 3-pointers made (+0.4), free throws made (+2.6), assists (+7.8) and steals (+1.1)
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- Isiah Thomas has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.4) and personal fouls (+0.6)
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- Isiah Thomas has higher averages in field goals attempted (+9.9), 3-pointers attempted (+1.4) and free throws attempted (+2.6)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Steven Adams 8.8
Isiah Thomas 19.2
+10.4
Field Goals Made
Steven Adams 3.7
Isiah Thomas 7.3
+3.6
Field Goals Attempted
Steven Adams 6.3
Isiah Thomas 16.2
+9.9
3-Pointers Made
Steven Adams 0.0
Isiah Thomas 0.4
+0.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Steven Adams 0.0
Isiah Thomas 1.4
+1.4
Free Throws Made
Steven Adams 1.5
Isiah Thomas 4.1
+2.6
Free Throws Attempted
Steven Adams 2.8
Isiah Thomas 5.4
+2.6
Offensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 3.6
+2.6
Isiah Thomas 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 4.4
+1.8
Isiah Thomas 2.6
Total Rebounds
Steven Adams 8.0
+4.4
Isiah Thomas 3.6
Assists
Steven Adams 1.5
Isiah Thomas 9.3
+7.8
Steals
Steven Adams 0.8
Isiah Thomas 1.9
+1.1
Blocks
Steven Adams 0.9
+0.6
Isiah Thomas 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 1.4
Isiah Thomas 3.8
+2.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 2.4
Isiah Thomas 3.0
+0.6

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 has more total points, assists and steals while Steven Adams has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Steven Adams has more offensive rebounds (+1,838), defensive rebounds (+842), total rebounds (+2,680) and blocks (+456)
- Isiah Thomas played more years (+1) and games (+211), and has more points (+12,048), field goals made (+4,380), 3-pointers made (+397), free throws made (+2,891), assists (+7,910) and steals (+1,211)
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- Isiah Thomas has more turnovers (+2,593) and personal fouls (+1,153)
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- Isiah Thomas has more field goals attempted (+11,103), 3-pointers attempted (+1,356) and free throws attempted (+3,175)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Steven Adams 12
Isiah Thomas 13
+1
Games
Steven Adams 768
Isiah Thomas 979
+211
Points
Steven Adams 6,774
Isiah Thomas 18,822
+12,048
Field Goals Made
Steven Adams 2,814
Isiah Thomas 7,194
+4,380
Field Goals Attempted
Steven Adams 4,801
Isiah Thomas 15,904
+11,103
3-Pointers Made
Steven Adams 1
Isiah Thomas 398
+397
3-Pointers Attempted
Steven Adams 17
Isiah Thomas 1,373
+1,356
Free Throws Made
Steven Adams 1,145
Isiah Thomas 4,036
+2,891
Free Throws Attempted
Steven Adams 2,141
Isiah Thomas 5,316
+3,175
Offensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 2,789
+1,838
Isiah Thomas 951
Defensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 3,369
+842
Isiah Thomas 2,527
Total Rebounds
Steven Adams 6,158
+2,680
Isiah Thomas 3,478
Assists
Steven Adams 1,151
Isiah Thomas 9,061
+7,910
Steals
Steven Adams 650
Isiah Thomas 1,861
+1,211
Blocks
Steven Adams 705
+456
Isiah Thomas 249
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 1,089
Isiah Thomas 3,682
+2,593
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 1,818
Isiah Thomas 2,971
+1,153

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Isiah Thomas has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Steven Adams has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Steven Adams 58.6%
+13.4
Isiah Thomas 45.2%
3-Point Percentage
Steven Adams 5.9%
Isiah Thomas 29.0%
+23.1
Free Throw Percentage
Steven Adams 53.5%
Isiah Thomas 75.9%
+22.4

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Isiah Thomas has better averages in points, assists and steals while Steven Adams has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Steven Adams has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.6), defensive rebounds (+1.0), total rebounds (+2.6) and blocks (+0.6)
- Isiah Thomas has better averages in points (+12.9), field goals made (+4.3), 3-pointers made (+0.7), free throws made (+3.4), assists (+8.0) and steals (+1.6)
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- Isiah Thomas has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.4) and personal fouls (+0.9)
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- Isiah Thomas has higher averages in field goals attempted (+11.8), 3-pointers attempted (+2.1) and free throws attempted (+3.6)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Steven Adams 7.5
Isiah Thomas 20.4
+12.9
Field Goals Made
Steven Adams 3.1
Isiah Thomas 7.4
+4.3
Field Goals Attempted
Steven Adams 5.0
Isiah Thomas 16.8
+11.8
3-Pointers Made
Steven Adams 0.0
Isiah Thomas 0.7
+0.7
3-Pointers Attempted
Steven Adams 0.0
Isiah Thomas 2.1
+2.1
Free Throws Made
Steven Adams 1.4
Isiah Thomas 4.8
+3.4
Free Throws Attempted
Steven Adams 2.6
Isiah Thomas 6.2
+3.6
Offensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 2.8
+1.6
Isiah Thomas 1.2
Defensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 4.5
+1.0
Isiah Thomas 3.5
Total Rebounds
Steven Adams 7.3
+2.6
Isiah Thomas 4.7
Assists
Steven Adams 0.9
Isiah Thomas 8.9
+8.0
Steals
Steven Adams 0.5
Isiah Thomas 2.1
+1.6
Blocks
Steven Adams 0.9
+0.6
Isiah Thomas 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 0.9
Isiah Thomas 3.3
+2.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 2.4
Isiah Thomas 3.3
+0.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Steven Adams has more offensive rebounds (+70), total rebounds (+8) and blocks (+29)
- Isiah Thomas played more years (+1) and games (+38), and has more points (+1,712), field goals made (+601), 3-pointers made (+81), free throws made (+429), defensive rebounds (+62), assists (+919) and steals (+201)
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- Isiah Thomas has more turnovers (+300) and personal fouls (+189)
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- Isiah Thomas has more field goals attempted (+1,504), 3-pointers attempted (+231) and free throws attempted (+500)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Steven Adams 8
Isiah Thomas 9
+1
Games
Steven Adams 73
Isiah Thomas 111
+38
Points
Steven Adams 549
Isiah Thomas 2,261
+1,712
Field Goals Made
Steven Adams 224
Isiah Thomas 825
+601
Field Goals Attempted
Steven Adams 365
Isiah Thomas 1,869
+1,504
3-Pointers Made
Steven Adams 0
Isiah Thomas 81
+81
3-Pointers Attempted
Steven Adams 3
Isiah Thomas 234
+231
Free Throws Made
Steven Adams 101
Isiah Thomas 530
+429
Free Throws Attempted
Steven Adams 189
Isiah Thomas 689
+500
Offensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 204
+70
Isiah Thomas 134
Defensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 328
Isiah Thomas 390
+62
Total Rebounds
Steven Adams 532
+8
Isiah Thomas 524
Assists
Steven Adams 68
Isiah Thomas 987
+919
Steals
Steven Adams 33
Isiah Thomas 234
+201
Blocks
Steven Adams 67
+29
Isiah Thomas 38
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 69
Isiah Thomas 369
+300
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 174
Isiah Thomas 363
+189

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Isiah Thomas has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Steven Adams has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Steven Adams 61.4%
+17.3
Isiah Thomas 44.1%
3-Point Percentage
Steven Adams 0.0%
Isiah Thomas 34.6%
+34.6
Free Throw Percentage
Steven Adams 53.4%
Isiah Thomas 76.9%
+23.5
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