Adrian Dantley vs. Isiah Thomas Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Isiah Thomas 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
Isiah Thomas:
1981-82 to 1993-94

NBA Championships and Seasons

Adrian Dantley0
Isiah Thomas2
Adrian Dantley15
Isiah Thomas13
Adrian Dantley7
Isiah Thomas9
Adrian Dantley6
Isiah Thomas12

Honors and Awards

Adrian Dantley0
Isiah Thomas1
Adrian Dantley0
Isiah Thomas3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Adrian Dantley2
Isiah Thomas5
Adrian Dantley2
Isiah Thomas0
Adrian Dantley0
Isiah Thomas1
Adrian Dantley1
Isiah Thomas0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Adrian Dantley 24.3
Isiah Thomas 19.2

Adrian Dantley 5.7
Isiah Thomas 3.6

Adrian Dantley 3.0
Isiah Thomas 9.3

Adrian Dantley 1.0
Isiah Thomas 1.9

Adrian Dantley 0.2
Isiah Thomas 0.3

Totals Stats

Adrian Dantley 23,177
Isiah Thomas 18,822

Adrian Dantley 5,455
Isiah Thomas 3,478

Adrian Dantley 2,830
Isiah Thomas 9,061

Adrian Dantley 944
Isiah Thomas 1,861

Adrian Dantley 150
Isiah Thomas 249

Adrian Dantley 955
Isiah Thomas 979

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Adrian Dantley .540
Isiah Thomas .452

3-Point Percentage
Adrian Dantley .171
*
Isiah Thomas .290

Free Throw Percentage
Adrian Dantley .818
Isiah Thomas .759

Best Season (no game minimum)

Adrian Dantley 30.7
(1983)
Isiah Thomas 22.9
(1983)

Adrian Dantley 7.8
(1978)
Isiah Thomas 4.5
(1985)

Adrian Dantley 4.8
(1983)
Isiah Thomas 13.9
(1985)

Adrian Dantley 1.5
(1978)
Isiah Thomas 2.5
(1984)

Adrian Dantley 0.3
(1978)
Isiah Thomas 0.4
(1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Adrian Dantley 21.3
Isiah Thomas 20.4

Adrian Dantley 5.4
Isiah Thomas 4.7

Adrian Dantley 2.3
Isiah Thomas 8.9

Adrian Dantley 0.9
Isiah Thomas 2.1

Adrian Dantley 0.1
Isiah Thomas 0.3

Totals Stats

Adrian Dantley 1,558
Isiah Thomas 2,261

Adrian Dantley 395
Isiah Thomas 524

Adrian Dantley 169
Isiah Thomas 987

Adrian Dantley 69
Isiah Thomas 234

Adrian Dantley 6
Isiah Thomas 38

Adrian Dantley 73
Isiah Thomas 111

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Adrian Dantley .525
Isiah Thomas .441

3-Point Percentage
Adrian Dantley .000
*
Isiah Thomas .346

Free Throw Percentage
Adrian Dantley .796
Isiah Thomas .769

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Adrian Dantley 32.2
(1984)
Isiah Thomas 26.5
(1986)

Adrian Dantley 8.3
(1978)
Isiah Thomas 5.5
(1986)

Adrian Dantley 4.2
(1984)
Isiah Thomas 12.0
(1986)

Adrian Dantley 1.7
(1978)
Isiah Thomas 2.9
(1988)

Adrian Dantley 1.0
(1978)
Isiah Thomas 1.2
(1984)

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