Chris Paul vs. David Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Thompson and Chris Paul 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
Chris Paul:
2005-06 to 2023-24
David Thompson:
1976-77 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

Chris Paul0
David Thompson0
Chris Paul19
David Thompson8
Chris Paul15
David Thompson5
Chris Paul12
David Thompson4

Honors and Awards

Chris Paul4
David Thompson2
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Chris Paul11
David Thompson2
Chris Paul7
David Thompson0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Chris Paul9
David Thompson0
Chris Paul5
David Thompson0
Chris Paul6
David Thompson0
Chris Paul1
David Thompson0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Chris Paul 17.6
David Thompson 22.1

Chris Paul 4.5
David Thompson 3.8

Chris Paul 9.4
David Thompson 3.2

Chris Paul 2.1
David Thompson 0.9

Chris Paul 0.2
David Thompson 0.8

Totals Stats

Chris Paul 22,191
David Thompson 11,264

Chris Paul 5,645
David Thompson 1,921

Chris Paul 11,833
David Thompson 1,631

Chris Paul 2,600
David Thompson 459

Chris Paul 197
David Thompson 407

Chris Paul 1,262
David Thompson 509

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Chris Paul .471
David Thompson .504

3-Point Percentage
Chris Paul .369
David Thompson .277

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Free Throw Percentage
Chris Paul .870
David Thompson .778

Best Season (no game minimum)

Chris Paul 22.8
(2009)
David Thompson 27.2
(1978)

Chris Paul 5.5
(2009)
David Thompson 4.9
(1978)

Chris Paul 11.6
(2008)
David Thompson 4.5
(1978)

Chris Paul 2.8
(2009)
David Thompson 1.4
(1977)

Chris Paul 0.4
(2023)
David Thompson 1.2
(1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Chris Paul 20.0
David Thompson 22.9

Chris Paul 4.9
David Thompson 4.3

Chris Paul 8.3
David Thompson 3.7

Chris Paul 1.9
David Thompson 0.9

Chris Paul 0.2
David Thompson 1.0

Totals Stats

Chris Paul 2,981
David Thompson 619

Chris Paul 730
David Thompson 115

Chris Paul 1,233
David Thompson 101

Chris Paul 287
David Thompson 24

Chris Paul 31
David Thompson 27

Chris Paul 149
David Thompson 27

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Chris Paul .484
David Thompson .462

3-Point Percentage
Chris Paul .373
David Thompson .333

*
Free Throw Percentage
Chris Paul .854
David Thompson .745

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Chris Paul 25.3
(2017)
David Thompson 28.0
(1979)

Chris Paul 7.4
(2020)
David Thompson 7.0
(1979)

Chris Paul 11.5
(2011)
David Thompson 4.0
(1979)

Chris Paul 2.8
(2014)
David Thompson 1.5
(1977)

Chris Paul 0.7
(2023)
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.