Chris Gatling vs. David Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Thompson and Chris Gatling 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

Chris Gatling

vs.

David Thompson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Chris Gatling: 1991-92 to 2001-02
David Thompson: 1976-77 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Chris Gatling 0 David Thompson 0

NBA Seasons Chris Gatling 11 David Thompson 8

Playoffs Played Chris Gatling 5 David Thompson 5

All-Star Games Chris Gatling 1 David Thompson 4

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Chris Gatling 0 David Thompson 2

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Chris Gatling 0 David Thompson 2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Chris Gatling 10.3 David Thompson 22.1

Rebounds Per Game Chris Gatling 5.3 David Thompson 3.8

Assists Per Game Chris Gatling 0.7 David Thompson 3.2

Steals Per Game Chris Gatling 0.7 David Thompson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Chris Gatling 0.5 David Thompson 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Chris Gatling 7,232 David Thompson 11,264

Total Rebounds Chris Gatling 3,741 David Thompson 1,921

Total Assists Chris Gatling 461 David Thompson 1,631

Total Steals Chris Gatling 464 David Thompson 459

Total Blocks Chris Gatling 375 David Thompson 407

Total Games Chris Gatling 700 David Thompson 509

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Chris Gatling .513 David Thompson .504

3-Point Percentage Chris Gatling .249 David Thompson .277 *

Free Throw Percentage Chris Gatling .660 David Thompson .778

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Chris Gatling 19.0 (1997) David Thompson 27.2 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Chris Gatling 7.9 (1997) David Thompson 4.9 (1978)

Assists Per Game Chris Gatling 0.9 (1998) David Thompson 4.5 (1978)

Steals Per Game Chris Gatling 1.0 (2000) David Thompson 1.4 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Chris Gatling 0.9 (1995) David Thompson 1.2 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Chris Gatling 9.3 David Thompson 22.9

Rebounds Per Game Chris Gatling 5.3 David Thompson 4.3

Assists Per Game Chris Gatling 0.5 David Thompson 3.7

Steals Per Game Chris Gatling 0.6 David Thompson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Chris Gatling 0.9 David Thompson 1.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Chris Gatling 140 David Thompson 619

Total Rebounds Chris Gatling 79 David Thompson 115

Total Assists Chris Gatling 7 David Thompson 101

Total Steals Chris Gatling 9 David Thompson 24

Total Blocks Chris Gatling 13 David Thompson 27

Total Games Chris Gatling 15 David Thompson 27

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Chris Gatling .490 David Thompson .462

3-Point Percentage Chris Gatling - David Thompson .333 *

Free Throw Percentage Chris Gatling .623 David Thompson .745

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Chris Gatling 15.3 (1998) David Thompson 28.0 (1979)

Rebounds Per Game Chris Gatling 8.0 (1996) David Thompson 7.0 (1979)

Assists Per Game Chris Gatling 1.3 (1994) David Thompson 4.0 (1979)

Steals Per Game Chris Gatling 0.7 (1998) David Thompson 1.5 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Chris Gatling 2.5 (1992) 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.