Derek Strong vs. David Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Thompson and Derek Strong 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

Derek Strong

vs.

David Thompson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Derek Strong: 1991-92 to 2000-01
David Thompson: 1976-77 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Derek Strong 0 David Thompson 0

NBA Seasons Derek Strong 10 David Thompson 8

Playoffs Played Derek Strong 3 David Thompson 5

All-Star Games Derek Strong 0 David Thompson 4

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Derek Strong 0 David Thompson 2

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Derek Strong 0 David Thompson 2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derek Strong 6.8 David Thompson 22.1

Rebounds Per Game Derek Strong 4.9 David Thompson 3.8

Assists Per Game Derek Strong 0.6 David Thompson 3.2

Steals Per Game Derek Strong 0.4 David Thompson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Derek Strong 0.2 David Thompson 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Derek Strong 3,088 David Thompson 11,264

Total Rebounds Derek Strong 2,213 David Thompson 1,921

Total Assists Derek Strong 291 David Thompson 1,631

Total Steals Derek Strong 203 David Thompson 459

Total Blocks Derek Strong 94 David Thompson 407

Total Games Derek Strong 456 David Thompson 509

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derek Strong .430 David Thompson .504

3-Point Percentage Derek Strong .180 David Thompson .277 *

Free Throw Percentage Derek Strong .786 David Thompson .778

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derek Strong 12.7 (1998) David Thompson 27.2 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Derek Strong 7.4 (1998) David Thompson 4.9 (1978)

Assists Per Game Derek Strong 1.0 (1992) David Thompson 4.5 (1978)

Steals Per Game Derek Strong 0.6 (1997) David Thompson 1.4 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Derek Strong 0.4 (1998) David Thompson 1.2 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derek Strong 7.6 David Thompson 22.9

Rebounds Per Game Derek Strong 7.4 David Thompson 4.3

Assists Per Game Derek Strong 0.7 David Thompson 3.7

Steals Per Game Derek Strong 0.6 David Thompson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Derek Strong 0.3 David Thompson 1.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Derek Strong 76 David Thompson 619

Total Rebounds Derek Strong 74 David Thompson 115

Total Assists Derek Strong 7 David Thompson 101

Total Steals Derek Strong 6 David Thompson 24

Total Blocks Derek Strong 3 David Thompson 27

Total Games Derek Strong 10 David Thompson 27

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derek Strong .481 David Thompson .462

3-Point Percentage Derek Strong .000 David Thompson .333 *

Free Throw Percentage Derek Strong .727 David Thompson .745

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derek Strong 12.2 (1997) David Thompson 28.0 (1979)

Rebounds Per Game Derek Strong 10.0 (1997) David Thompson 7.0 (1979)

Assists Per Game Derek Strong 0.8 (1997) David Thompson 4.0 (1979)

Steals Per Game Derek Strong 1.0 (1999) David Thompson 1.5 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Derek Strong 0.4 (1997) 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.