Bob Cousy vs. Klay Thompson Comparison

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

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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
Bob Cousy:
1950-51 to 1969-70
Klay Thompson:
2011-12 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Bob Cousy6
Klay Thompson4
Bob Cousy14
Klay Thompson11
Bob Cousy13
Klay Thompson9
Bob Cousy13
Klay Thompson5

Honors and Awards

Bob Cousy1 *
Klay Thompson0
Bob Cousy10
Klay Thompson0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Bob Cousy12
Klay Thompson2
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Bob Cousy0
Klay Thompson1
Bob Cousy8
Klay Thompson0
* Notes: Season MVP is awarded since 1955-56.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Bob Cousy 18.4
Klay Thompson 19.6

Bob Cousy 5.2
Klay Thompson 3.5

Bob Cousy 7.5
Klay Thompson 2.3

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Klay Thompson 0.8

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Klay Thompson 0.5

Totals Stats

Bob Cousy 16,960
Klay Thompson 15,356

Bob Cousy 4,786
Klay Thompson 2,770

Bob Cousy 6,955
Klay Thompson 1,821

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Klay Thompson 667

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Klay Thompson 409

Bob Cousy 924
Klay Thompson 785

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Bob Cousy .375
Klay Thompson .453

3-Point Percentage
Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Klay Thompson .413

Free Throw Percentage
Bob Cousy .803
Klay Thompson .857

Best Season (no game minimum)

Bob Cousy 21.7
(1952)
Klay Thompson 22.3
(2017)

Bob Cousy 6.9
(1951)
Klay Thompson 4.1
(2023)

Bob Cousy 9.5
(1960)
Klay Thompson 2.9
(2015)

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Klay Thompson 1.1
(2015)

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Klay Thompson 0.8
(2015)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Bob Cousy 18.5
Klay Thompson 19.2

Bob Cousy 5.0
Klay Thompson 4.0

Bob Cousy 8.6
Klay Thompson 2.2

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Klay Thompson 0.9

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Klay Thompson 0.5

Totals Stats

Bob Cousy 2,018
Klay Thompson 3,032

Bob Cousy 546
Klay Thompson 626

Bob Cousy 937
Klay Thompson 351

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Klay Thompson 150

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Klay Thompson 85

Bob Cousy 109
Klay Thompson 158

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Bob Cousy .342
Klay Thompson .436

3-Point Percentage
Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Klay Thompson .405

Free Throw Percentage
Bob Cousy .801
Klay Thompson .845

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Bob Cousy 31.0
(1952)
Klay Thompson 24.3
(2016)

Bob Cousy 8.0
(1956)
Klay Thompson 4.6
(2013)

Bob Cousy 10.8
(1959)
Klay Thompson 3.6
(2014)

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Klay Thompson 1.3
(2019)

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Klay Thompson 0.9
(2015)

Notes: ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.