Adrian Dantley vs. David Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Thompson and Adrian Dantley that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Adrian Dantley:
1976-77 to 1990-91
David Thompson:
1976-77 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

Adrian Dantley0
David Thompson0
Adrian Dantley15
David Thompson8
Adrian Dantley7
David Thompson5
Adrian Dantley6
David Thompson4

Honors and Awards

Adrian Dantley0
David Thompson2
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Adrian Dantley2
David Thompson2
Adrian Dantley2
David Thompson0
Adrian Dantley1
David Thompson0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Adrian Dantley 24.3
David Thompson 22.1

Adrian Dantley 5.7
David Thompson 3.8

Adrian Dantley 3.0
David Thompson 3.2

Adrian Dantley 1.0
David Thompson 0.9

Adrian Dantley 0.2
David Thompson 0.8

Totals Stats

Adrian Dantley 23,177
David Thompson 11,264

Adrian Dantley 5,455
David Thompson 1,921

Adrian Dantley 2,830
David Thompson 1,631

Adrian Dantley 944
David Thompson 459

Adrian Dantley 150
David Thompson 407

Adrian Dantley 955
David Thompson 509

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Adrian Dantley .540
David Thompson .504

3-Point Percentage
Adrian Dantley .171
*
David Thompson .277

*
Free Throw Percentage
Adrian Dantley .818
David Thompson .778

Best Season (no game minimum)

Adrian Dantley 30.7
(1983)
David Thompson 27.2
(1978)

Adrian Dantley 7.8
(1978)
David Thompson 4.9
(1978)

Adrian Dantley 4.8
(1983)
David Thompson 4.5
(1978)

Adrian Dantley 1.5
(1978)
David Thompson 1.4
(1977)

Adrian Dantley 0.3
(1978)
David Thompson 1.2
(1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Adrian Dantley 21.3
David Thompson 22.9

Adrian Dantley 5.4
David Thompson 4.3

Adrian Dantley 2.3
David Thompson 3.7

Adrian Dantley 0.9
David Thompson 0.9

Adrian Dantley 0.1
David Thompson 1.0

Totals Stats

Adrian Dantley 1,558
David Thompson 619

Adrian Dantley 395
David Thompson 115

Adrian Dantley 169
David Thompson 101

Adrian Dantley 69
David Thompson 24

Adrian Dantley 6
David Thompson 27

Adrian Dantley 73
David Thompson 27

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Adrian Dantley .525
David Thompson .462

3-Point Percentage
Adrian Dantley .000
*
David Thompson .333

*
Free Throw Percentage
Adrian Dantley .796
David Thompson .745

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Adrian Dantley 32.2
(1984)
David Thompson 28.0
(1979)

Adrian Dantley 8.3
(1978)
David Thompson 7.0
(1979)

Adrian Dantley 4.2
(1984)
David Thompson 4.0
(1979)

Adrian Dantley 1.7
(1978)
David Thompson 1.5
(1977)

Adrian Dantley 1.0
(1978)
David Thompson 1.6
(1978)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.