David Thompson GF
Height: 6-5 (196cm)
Weight: 195 lbs (88kg)
Born: Jul 13, 1954 (71 years old)
Hometown: Shelby, North Carolina
Nationality: United States

Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
NBA Draft: 1975 Round 1, Pick 1, Atlanta Hawks
Pre-Draft Team: NC State (Sr)
High School: Crest High School (Shelby, North Carolina)
Hall of Famer, 2x All-NBA 1st, All-Star MVP, 4x All-Star, #33 retired by DEN
David Thompson Opponents
Opponents Statistics & Data Below
| Player | Team(s) | League(s) | Season(s) | GP | PTS | REB | AST | W's | L's | Win% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Johnson | Celtics, Suns, SuperSonics | NBA | 8: 1976-77 to 1983-84 | 38 | 17.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 22 | 16 | 57.9% | Compare |
| Wally Walker | Rockets, Trail Blazers, SuperSonics | NBA | 8: 1976-77 to 1983-84 | 36 | 7.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 19 | 17 | 52.8% | Compare |
| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | Lakers | NBA | 8: 1976-77 to 1983-84 | 35 | 22.9 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 20 | 15 | 57.1% | Compare |
| Jamaal Wilkes | Warriors, Lakers | NBA | 8: 1976-77 to 1983-84 | 32 | 20.9 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 19 | 13 | 59.4% | Compare |
| Norm Nixon | Lakers, Clippers | NBA | 7: 1977-78 to 1983-84 | 31 | 16.7 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 18 | 13 | 58.1% | Compare |
| Adrian Dantley | Pacers, Lakers, Jazz, Braves | NBA | 8: 1976-77 to 1983-84 | 30 | 28.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 14 | 16 | 46.7% | Compare |
| Ernie Grunfeld | Bucks, Knicks, Kings | NBA | 7: 1977-78 to 1983-84 | 29 | 9.3 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 13 | 16 | 44.8% | Compare |
| George Gervin | Spurs | NBA | 8: 1976-77 to 1983-84 | 28 | 30.4 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 14 | 14 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Brian Winters | Bucks | NBA | 7: 1976-77 to 1982-83 | 28 | 18.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11 | 17 | 39.3% | Compare |
| Alvan Adams | Suns | NBA | 8: 1976-77 to 1983-84 | 28 | 14.7 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 18 | 10 | 64.3% | Compare |
| Quinn Buckner | Celtics, Bucks | NBA | 8: 1976-77 to 1983-84 | 28 | 10.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12 | 16 | 42.9% | Compare |
| Junior Bridgeman | Bucks | NBA | 7: 1976-77 to 1982-83 | 27 | 13.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11 | 16 | 40.7% | Compare |
| Maurice Lucas | Knicks, Suns, Trail Blazers | NBA | 7: 1976-77 to 1983-84 | 26 | 18.7 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 16 | 10 | 61.5% | Compare |
| Bob Gross | Trail Blazers, Clippers | NBA | 7: 1976-77 to 1982-83 | 26 | 10.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12 | 14 | 46.2% | Compare |
| Rich Kelley | Nuggets, Suns, Jazz, Jazz | NBA | 7: 1976-77 to 1983-84 | 26 | 9.8 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 11 | 15 | 42.3% | Compare |
| Alvin Scott | Suns | NBA | 7: 1977-78 to 1983-84 | 26 | 6.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 17 | 9 | 65.4% | Compare |
| Walter Davis | Suns | NBA | 7: 1977-78 to 1983-84 | 25 | 22.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 16 | 9 | 64.0% | Compare |
| Truck Robinson | Hawks, Knicks, Suns, Wizards, Jazz | NBA | 7: 1976-77 to 1982-83 | 25 | 18.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 13 | 12 | 52.0% | Compare |
| Calvin Murphy | Rockets | NBA | 7: 1976-77 to 1982-83 | 25 | 17.4 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 9 | 16 | 36.0% | Compare |
| Scott Wedman | Celtics, Cavaliers, Kings | NBA | 8: 1976-77 to 1983-84 | 25 | 16.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 13 | 12 | 52.0% | Compare |
| Lionel Hollins | Sixers, Trail Blazers, Clippers | NBA | 7: 1976-77 to 1982-83 | 25 | 15.0 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 13 | 12 | 52.0% | Compare |
| John Johnson | Rockets, SuperSonics | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 25 | 12.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12 | 13 | 48.0% | Compare |
| Mark Olberding | Bulls, Spurs, Kings | NBA | 8: 1976-77 to 1983-84 | 25 | 11.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12 | 13 | 48.0% | Compare |
| Jim Brewer | Cavaliers, Pistons, Lakers, Trail Blazers | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 25 | 3.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 14 | 11 | 56.0% | Compare |
| Marques Johnson | Bucks | NBA | 6: 1977-78 to 1982-83 | 24 | 21.5 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 10 | 14 | 41.7% | Compare |
| Elvin Hayes | Rockets, Wizards | NBA | 8: 1976-77 to 1983-84 | 24 | 19.7 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 10 | 14 | 41.7% | Compare |
| Fred Brown | SuperSonics | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 24 | 16.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12 | 12 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Swen Nater | Lakers, Bucks, Clippers, Braves | NBA | 8: 1976-77 to 1983-84 | 24 | 10.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 15 | 37.5% | Compare |
| Billy Paultz | Rockets, Spurs | NBA | 7: 1976-77 to 1982-83 | 24 | 7.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10 | 14 | 41.7% | Compare |
| Joe Bryant | Rockets, Sixers, Clippers | NBA | 7: 1976-77 to 1982-83 | 24 | 7.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12 | 12 | 50.0% | Compare |
| World B. Free | Cavaliers, Warriors, Sixers, Clippers | NBA | 7: 1976-77 to 1982-83 | 23 | 25.5 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 13 | 10 | 56.5% | Compare |
| Gus Williams | Warriors, SuperSonics | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 23 | 16.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 13 | 10 | 56.5% | Compare |
| Mickey Johnson | Bulls, Warriors, Pacers, Bucks, Nets | NBA | 8: 1976-77 to 1983-84 | 23 | 15.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 11 | 12 | 47.8% | Compare |
| Jack Sikma | SuperSonics | NBA | 5: 1977-78 to 1981-82 | 23 | 14.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 13 | 10 | 56.5% | Compare |
| Alex English | Nuggets, Pacers, Bucks | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1982-83 | 23 | 13.8 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 8 | 15 | 34.8% | Compare |
| Johnny Davis | Hawks, Pacers, Trail Blazers | NBA | 7: 1976-77 to 1982-83 | 23 | 12.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11 | 12 | 47.8% | Compare |
| Kenny Carr | Cavaliers, Pistons, Lakers, Trail Blazers | NBA | 6: 1977-78 to 1982-83 | 23 | 9.6 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 10 | 13 | 43.5% | Compare |
| Mike Dunleavy, Sr. | Rockets, Sixers, Spurs | NBA | 7: 1976-77 to 1982-83 | 23 | 9.5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 11 | 12 | 47.8% | Compare |
| Ben Poquette | Pistons, Jazz | NBA | 6: 1977-78 to 1982-83 | 23 | 8.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 15 | 34.8% | Compare |
| Paul Griffin | Spurs, Jazz | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1982-83 | 23 | 5.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 15 | 34.8% | Compare |
| Lloyd Walton | Bucks, Kings | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 23 | 5.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 14 | 39.1% | Compare |
| Bill Robinzine | Mavericks, Jazz, Kings | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 22 | 13.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12 | 10 | 54.5% | Compare |
| Tom Owens | Pistons, Rockets, Pacers, Trail Blazers | NBA | 7: 1976-77 to 1982-83 | 22 | 11.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12 | 10 | 54.5% | Compare |
| Jim Chones | Cavaliers, Lakers, Wizards | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 22 | 10.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 11 | 11 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Allan Bristow | Mavericks, Spurs, Jazz | NBA | 7: 1976-77 to 1982-83 | 22 | 8.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 15 | 31.8% | Compare |
| Wayne Cooper | Mavericks, Warriors, Trail Blazers, Jazz | NBA | 5: 1978-79 to 1982-83 | 22 | 8.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 10 | 12 | 45.5% | Compare |
| Sam Lacey | Cavaliers, Nets, Kings | NBA | 7: 1976-77 to 1982-83 | 22 | 6.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12 | 10 | 54.5% | Compare |
| George Johnson | Hawks, Warriors, Nets, Spurs, Braves | NBA | 7: 1976-77 to 1982-83 | 22 | 4.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 13 | 40.9% | Compare |
| Artis Gilmore | Bulls, Spurs | NBA | 7: 1976-77 to 1983-84 | 21 | 18.9 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 9 | 12 | 42.9% | Compare |
| Robert Parish | Celtics, Warriors | NBA | 8: 1976-77 to 1983-84 | 21 | 15.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12 | 9 | 57.1% | Compare |
| Ron Boone | Lakers, Jazz, Kings | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 21 | 12.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10 | 11 | 47.6% | Compare |
| Michael Cooper | Lakers | NBA | 5: 1979-80 to 1983-84 | 21 | 12.8 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 14 | 7 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Tom Henderson | Hawks, Rockets, Wizards | NBA | 7: 1976-77 to 1982-83 | 21 | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 10 | 11 | 47.6% | Compare |
| Mark Landsberger | Bulls, Lakers | NBA | 6: 1977-78 to 1982-83 | 21 | 9.0 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 11 | 10 | 52.4% | Compare |
| John Gianelli | Bucks, Knicks, Jazz, Braves | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 21 | 8.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 13 | 38.1% | Compare |
| Joe C. Meriweather | Hawks, Knicks, Kings, Jazz | NBA | 7: 1976-77 to 1983-84 | 21 | 8.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 15 | 28.6% | Compare |
| Don Buse | Pacers, Suns, Trail Blazers, Kings | NBA | 8: 1976-77 to 1983-84 | 21 | 7.6 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 12 | 9 | 57.1% | Compare |
| Scott Lloyd | Bulls, Mavericks, Bucks, Clippers, Braves | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1982-83 | 21 | 5.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 17 | 19.0% | Compare |
| Moses Malone | Rockets, Sixers | NBA | 7: 1976-77 to 1982-83 | 20 | 26.1 | 2.2 | 0.1 | 9 | 11 | 45.0% | Compare |
| Bernard King | Warriors, Nets, Knicks, Jazz | NBA | 7: 1977-78 to 1983-84 | 20 | 23.0 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 6 | 14 | 30.0% | Compare |
| Ricky Sobers | Bulls, Pacers, Suns, Wizards | NBA | 8: 1976-77 to 1983-84 | 20 | 13.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 12 | 40.0% | Compare |
| Ron Brewer | Cavaliers, Warriors, Trail Blazers, Spurs | NBA | 6: 1978-79 to 1983-84 | 20 | 13.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11 | 9 | 55.0% | Compare |
| Kermit Washington | Celtics, Lakers, Trail Blazers, Clippers | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 20 | 12.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11 | 9 | 55.0% | Compare |
| Larry Steele | Trail Blazers | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 20 | 8.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12 | 8 | 60.0% | Compare |
| Kent Benson | Pistons, Bucks | NBA | 6: 1977-78 to 1982-83 | 20 | 7.6 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 8 | 12 | 40.0% | Compare |
| Leon Douglas | Pistons, Kings | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 20 | 6.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 14 | 30.0% | Compare |
| Bob McAdoo | Celtics, Pistons, Lakers, Knicks, Braves | NBA | 7: 1976-77 to 1983-84 | 19 | 22.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 11 | 8 | 57.9% | Compare |
| Randy Smith | Cavaliers, Knicks, Clippers, Braves | NBA | 7: 1976-77 to 1982-83 | 19 | 21.7 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 6 | 13 | 31.6% | Compare |
| Magic Johnson | Lakers | NBA | 5: 1979-80 to 1983-84 | 19 | 19.5 | 3.7 | 5.6 | 12 | 7 | 63.2% | Compare |
| John Lucas | Warriors, Rockets, Spurs, Wizards | NBA | 7: 1976-77 to 1983-84 | 19 | 13.5 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 5 | 14 | 26.3% | Compare |
| Marvin Webster | Knicks, SuperSonics | NBA | 6: 1977-78 to 1983-84 | 19 | 12.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 12 | 7 | 63.2% | Compare |
| Sidney Wicks | Celtics, Clippers | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 19 | 9.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 10 | 47.4% | Compare |
| Sonny Parker | Warriors | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 19 | 7.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 11 | 42.1% | Compare |
| Caldwell Jones | Rockets, Sixers | NBA | 7: 1976-77 to 1983-84 | 19 | 7.4 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 12 | 7 | 63.2% | Compare |
| Billy Knight | Celtics, Pacers, Braves | NBA | 7: 1976-77 to 1982-83 | 18 | 20.1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 7 | 11 | 38.9% | Compare |
| Phil Smith | Warriors, Clippers | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 18 | 19.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 12 | 33.3% | Compare |
| Jim Paxson | Trail Blazers | NBA | 4: 1979-80 to 1982-83 | 18 | 17.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11 | 7 | 61.1% | Compare |
| Purvis Short | Warriors | NBA | 6: 1978-79 to 1983-84 | 18 | 17.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 10 | 44.4% | Compare |
| Ray Williams | Nets, Knicks, Kings | NBA | 7: 1977-78 to 1983-84 | 18 | 17.3 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 9 | 9 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Mychal Thompson | Trail Blazers | NBA | 4: 1978-79 to 1982-83 | 18 | 14.1 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 11 | 7 | 61.1% | Compare |
| Robert Reid | Rockets | NBA | 5: 1977-78 to 1981-82 | 18 | 13.3 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 8 | 10 | 44.4% | Compare |
| Lonnie Shelton | Knicks, SuperSonics | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 18 | 13.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 9 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Tom McMillen | Hawks, Knicks, Wizards, Braves | NBA | 7: 1976-77 to 1983-84 | 18 | 10.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 10 | 8 | 55.6% | Compare |
| Dave Twardzik | Trail Blazers | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 18 | 9.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11 | 7 | 61.1% | Compare |
| Mike Bratz | Bulls, Cavaliers, Warriors, Suns, Spurs | NBA | 7: 1977-78 to 1983-84 | 18 | 7.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10 | 8 | 55.6% | Compare |
| Kevin Restani | Cavaliers, Bucks, Spurs, Kings | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 18 | 6.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 10 | 44.4% | Compare |
| John Lambert | Cavaliers, Spurs, Kings | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 18 | 5.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 11 | 38.9% | Compare |
| Joe Hassett | Mavericks, Warriors, Pacers, SuperSonics | NBA | 5: 1977-78 to 1981-82 | 18 | 5.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 13 | 27.8% | Compare |
| Don Ford | Cavaliers, Lakers | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 18 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 9 | 50.0% | Compare |
| John Drew | Hawks, Jazz | NBA | 7: 1976-77 to 1983-84 | 17 | 23.5 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 5 | 12 | 29.4% | Compare |
| Julius Erving | Sixers | NBA | 7: 1976-77 to 1983-84 | 17 | 23.2 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 13 | 4 | 76.5% | Compare |
| Otis Birdsong | Nets, Kings | NBA | 6: 1977-78 to 1982-83 | 17 | 20.8 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 12 | 5 | 70.6% | Compare |
| Mike Mitchell | Cavaliers, Spurs | NBA | 6: 1978-79 to 1983-84 | 17 | 20.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 10 | 41.2% | Compare |
| Paul Westphal | Knicks, Suns, SuperSonics | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1982-83 | 17 | 20.5 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 9 | 8 | 52.9% | Compare |
| Phil Ford | Rockets, Bucks, Kings | NBA | 6: 1978-79 to 1983-84 | 17 | 16.9 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 9 | 8 | 52.9% | Compare |
| Spencer Haywood | Lakers, Knicks, Wizards, Jazz | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1982-83 | 17 | 15.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 7 | 10 | 41.2% | Compare |
| M.L. Carr | Celtics, Pistons | NBA | 8: 1976-77 to 1983-84 | 17 | 13.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 8 | 52.9% | Compare |
| Kyle Macy | Suns | NBA | 4: 1980-81 to 1983-84 | 17 | 13.8 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 12 | 5 | 70.6% | Compare |
| Rickey Green | Pistons, Warriors, Jazz | NBA | 6: 1977-78 to 1983-84 | 17 | 12.2 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 5 | 12 | 29.4% | Compare |
| Kevin Grevey | Wizards | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1982-83 | 17 | 12.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 8 | 9 | 47.1% | Compare |
* Limited to the top 100 opponents. All stats represent what the opponents of David Thompson averaged when they played against him in the selected games.









