Willis Reed vs. Isiah Thomas Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Isiah Thomas and Willis Reed 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
Willis Reed:
1964-65 to 1973-74
Isiah Thomas:
1981-82 to 1993-94

NBA Championships and Seasons

Willis Reed2
Isiah Thomas2
Willis Reed10
Isiah Thomas13
Willis Reed7
Isiah Thomas9
Willis Reed7
Isiah Thomas12

Honors and Awards

Willis Reed1
Isiah Thomas0
Willis Reed2 *
Isiah Thomas1
Willis Reed1
Isiah Thomas3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Willis Reed5
Isiah Thomas5
Willis Reed1 *
Isiah Thomas0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Willis Reed1
Isiah Thomas0
Willis Reed0
Isiah Thomas1
Willis Reed1
Isiah Thomas0
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Willis Reed 18.7
Isiah Thomas 19.2

Willis Reed 12.9
Isiah Thomas 3.6

Willis Reed 1.8
Isiah Thomas 9.3

Willis Reed 0.6
*
Isiah Thomas 1.9

Willis Reed 1.1
*
Isiah Thomas 0.3

Totals Stats

Willis Reed 12,183
Isiah Thomas 18,822

Willis Reed 8,414
Isiah Thomas 3,478

Willis Reed 1,186
Isiah Thomas 9,061

Willis Reed 12
*
Isiah Thomas 1,861

Willis Reed 21
*
Isiah Thomas 249

Willis Reed 650
Isiah Thomas 979

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Willis Reed .476
Isiah Thomas .452

3-Point Percentage
Willis Reed -
n/a **
Isiah Thomas .290

Free Throw Percentage
Willis Reed .747
Isiah Thomas .759

Best Season (no game minimum)

Willis Reed 21.7
(1970)
Isiah Thomas 22.9
(1983)

Willis Reed 14.7
(1965)
Isiah Thomas 4.5
(1985)

Willis Reed 2.3
(1969)
Isiah Thomas 13.9
(1985)

Willis Reed 0.6
(1974)
*
Isiah Thomas 2.5
(1984)

Willis Reed 1.1
(1974)
*
Isiah Thomas 0.4
(1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Willis Reed 17.4
Isiah Thomas 20.4

Willis Reed 10.3
Isiah Thomas 4.7

Willis Reed 1.9
Isiah Thomas 8.9

Willis Reed 0.2
*
Isiah Thomas 2.1

Willis Reed 0.0
*
Isiah Thomas 0.3

Totals Stats

Willis Reed 1,358
Isiah Thomas 2,261

Willis Reed 801
Isiah Thomas 524

Willis Reed 149
Isiah Thomas 987

Willis Reed 2
*
Isiah Thomas 234

Willis Reed 0
*
Isiah Thomas 38

Willis Reed 78
Isiah Thomas 111

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Willis Reed .474
Isiah Thomas .441

3-Point Percentage
Willis Reed -
n/a **
Isiah Thomas .346

Free Throw Percentage
Willis Reed .765
Isiah Thomas .769

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Willis Reed 27.5
(1967)
Isiah Thomas 26.5
(1986)

Willis Reed 14.1
(1969)
Isiah Thomas 5.5
(1986)

Willis Reed 2.8
(1970)
Isiah Thomas 12.0
(1986)

Willis Reed 0.2
(1974)
*
Isiah Thomas 2.9
(1988)

Willis Reed 0.0
(1974)
*
Isiah Thomas 1.2
(1984)

Notes: * Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.