Josh Giddey vs. George Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars George Thompson and Josh Giddey 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

Josh Giddey

vs.

George Thompson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Josh Giddey: 2021-22 to 2023-24
George Thompson: 1974-75 to 1974-75

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Josh Giddey 0 George Thompson 0

NBA Seasons Josh Giddey 3 George Thompson 1

Playoffs Played Josh Giddey 1 George Thompson 0

All-Star Games Josh Giddey 0 George Thompson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 13.9 George Thompson 10.7

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.3 George Thompson 2.5

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 George Thompson 3.1

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.8 George Thompson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 George Thompson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 2,920 George Thompson 780

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 1,534 George Thompson 181

Total Assists Josh Giddey 1,200 George Thompson 225

Total Steals Josh Giddey 160 George Thompson 66

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 95 George Thompson 6

Total Games Josh Giddey 210 George Thompson 73

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 George Thompson .443

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .310 George Thompson - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .753 George Thompson .785

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023) George Thompson 10.7 (1975)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.9 (2023) George Thompson 2.5 (1975)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 6.4 (2022) George Thompson 3.1 (1975)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.9 (2022) George Thompson 0.9 (1975)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.6 (2024) George Thompson 0.1 (1975)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.0 George Thompson -

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 George Thompson -

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 4.0 George Thompson -

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 George Thompson -

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 George Thompson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 36 George Thompson -

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 17 George Thompson -

Total Assists Josh Giddey 12 George Thompson -

Total Steals Josh Giddey 1 George Thompson -

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 1 George Thompson -

Total Games Josh Giddey 3 George Thompson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 George Thompson -

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .417 George Thompson - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .833 George Thompson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.0 (2024) George Thompson -

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 (2024) George Thompson -

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 4.0 (2024) George Thompson -

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024) George Thompson -

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024) George Thompson -

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.