Steve Novak vs. David Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Thompson and Steve Novak 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

Steve Novak

vs.

David Thompson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Steve Novak: 2006-07 to 2016-17
David Thompson: 1976-77 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Steve Novak 0 David Thompson 0

NBA Seasons Steve Novak 11 David Thompson 8

Playoffs Played Steve Novak 5 David Thompson 5

All-Star Games Steve Novak 0 David Thompson 4

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Steve Novak 0 David Thompson 2

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Steve Novak 0 David Thompson 2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Steve Novak 4.7 David Thompson 22.1

Rebounds Per Game Steve Novak 1.3 David Thompson 3.8

Assists Per Game Steve Novak 0.3 David Thompson 3.2

Steals Per Game Steve Novak 0.2 David Thompson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Steve Novak 0.1 David Thompson 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Steve Novak 2,177 David Thompson 11,264

Total Rebounds Steve Novak 591 David Thompson 1,921

Total Assists Steve Novak 132 David Thompson 1,631

Total Steals Steve Novak 91 David Thompson 459

Total Blocks Steve Novak 38 David Thompson 407

Total Games Steve Novak 467 David Thompson 509

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Steve Novak .437 David Thompson .504

3-Point Percentage Steve Novak .430 David Thompson .277 *

Free Throw Percentage Steve Novak .877 David Thompson .778

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Steve Novak 8.8 (2012) David Thompson 27.2 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Steve Novak 1.9 (2012) David Thompson 4.9 (1978)

Assists Per Game Steve Novak 0.6 (2009) David Thompson 4.5 (1978)

Steals Per Game Steve Novak 0.3 (2013) David Thompson 1.4 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Steve Novak 0.2 (2012) David Thompson 1.2 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Steve Novak 1.7 David Thompson 22.9

Rebounds Per Game Steve Novak 1.2 David Thompson 4.3

Assists Per Game Steve Novak 0.0 David Thompson 3.7

Steals Per Game Steve Novak 0.0 David Thompson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Steve Novak 0.1 David Thompson 1.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Steve Novak 38 David Thompson 619

Total Rebounds Steve Novak 27 David Thompson 115

Total Assists Steve Novak 1 David Thompson 101

Total Steals Steve Novak 1 David Thompson 24

Total Blocks Steve Novak 2 David Thompson 27

Total Games Steve Novak 22 David Thompson 27

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Steve Novak .483 David Thompson .462

3-Point Percentage Steve Novak .455 David Thompson .333 *

Free Throw Percentage Steve Novak - David Thompson .745

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Steve Novak 2.7 (2008) David Thompson 28.0 (1979)

Rebounds Per Game Steve Novak 3.0 (2012) David Thompson 7.0 (1979)

Assists Per Game Steve Novak 0.3 (2014) David Thompson 4.0 (1979)

Steals Per Game Steve Novak 0.1 (2013) David Thompson 1.5 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Steve Novak 0.3 (2008) 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.