Marc Gasol vs. John Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Thompson and Marc Gasol 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

Marc Gasol

vs.

John Thompson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Marc Gasol: 2008-09 to 2020-21
John Thompson: 1964-65 to 1965-66

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Marc Gasol 1 John Thompson 2

NBA Seasons Marc Gasol 13 John Thompson 2

Playoffs Played Marc Gasol 9 John Thompson 2

All-Star Games Marc Gasol 3 John Thompson 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Marc Gasol 1 John Thompson 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Marc Gasol 2 John Thompson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Marc Gasol 1 John Thompson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Marc Gasol 1 John Thompson 0 *

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Marc Gasol 14.0 John Thompson 3.5

Rebounds Per Game Marc Gasol 7.4 John Thompson 3.5

Assists Per Game Marc Gasol 3.4 John Thompson 0.3

Steals Per Game Marc Gasol 0.9 John Thompson - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Marc Gasol 1.4 John Thompson - n/a **

Totals Stats

Total Points Marc Gasol 12,514 John Thompson 262

Total Rebounds Marc Gasol 6,604 John Thompson 260

Total Assists Marc Gasol 2,996 John Thompson 19

Total Steals Marc Gasol 792 John Thompson - n/a **

Total Blocks Marc Gasol 1,254 John Thompson - n/a **

Total Games Marc Gasol 891 John Thompson 74

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Marc Gasol .481 John Thompson .410

3-Point Percentage Marc Gasol .360 John Thompson - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Marc Gasol .776 John Thompson .595

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Marc Gasol 19.5 (2017) John Thompson 3.6 (1965)

Rebounds Per Game Marc Gasol 9.3 (2010) John Thompson 3.6 (1965)

Assists Per Game Marc Gasol 4.6 (2017) John Thompson 0.3 (1966)

Steals Per Game Marc Gasol 1.1 (2019) John Thompson - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Marc Gasol 1.9 (2012) John Thompson - n/a **

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Marc Gasol 13.4 John Thompson 2.2

Rebounds Per Game Marc Gasol 7.5 John Thompson 2.7

Assists Per Game Marc Gasol 3.2 John Thompson 0.2

Steals Per Game Marc Gasol 0.8 John Thompson - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Marc Gasol 1.4 John Thompson - n/a **

Totals Stats

Total Points Marc Gasol 1,331 John Thompson 13

Total Rebounds Marc Gasol 747 John Thompson 16

Total Assists Marc Gasol 321 John Thompson 1

Total Steals Marc Gasol 83 John Thompson - n/a **

Total Blocks Marc Gasol 140 John Thompson - n/a **

Total Games Marc Gasol 99 John Thompson 6

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Marc Gasol .444 John Thompson .214

3-Point Percentage Marc Gasol .366 John Thompson - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Marc Gasol .808 John Thompson 1.000

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Marc Gasol 19.7 (2015) John Thompson 3.7 (1965)

Rebounds Per Game Marc Gasol 11.2 (2011) John Thompson 4.0 (1965)

Assists Per Game Marc Gasol 4.5 (2015) John Thompson 0.3 (1965)

Steals Per Game Marc Gasol 1.7 (2014) John Thompson - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Marc Gasol 2.2 (2013) John Thompson - n/a **

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.