Bob Pettit vs Nate Thurmond
Bob Pettit and Nate Thurmond were contemporaries, their careers overlapping for 2 seasons. On the floor, Bob Pettit was the higher-volume scorer (26.4 points per game to 15.0); Bob Pettit was the more efficient scorer (51.1% true shooting to 47.0%). Bob Pettit holds the edge on accolades — 2 MVPs, 1 championship and the #22 all-time ranking to Nate Thurmond's #75.
Career averages
| Bob Pettit | Stat | Nate Thurmond |
|---|---|---|
| 26.4 | Points / game | 15.0 |
| 16.2 | Rebounds / game | 15.0 |
| 3.0 | Assists / game | 2.7 |
| 0.0 | Steals / game | 0.1 |
| 0.0 | Blocks / game | 0.6 |
| 43.5% | Field goal % | 42.1% |
| 0.0% | 3-point % | 0.0% |
| 76.2% | Free throw % | 66.7% |
| 51.1% | True shooting % | 47.0% |
| 792 | Games played | 964 |
Advanced metrics
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Bob Pettit's era.
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Nate Thurmond's era.
Playoff averages
| Bob Pettit | Stat | Nate Thurmond |
|---|---|---|
| 25.5 | Points / game | 11.9 |
| 14.8 | Rebounds / game | 13.6 |
| 2.7 | Assists / game | 2.8 |
| 0.0 | Steals / game | 0.1 |
| 0.0 | Blocks / game | 0.6 |
| 41.4% | Field goal % | 41.2% |
| 0.0% | 3-point % | 0.0% |
| 77.9% | Free throw % | 59.7% |
| 88 | Playoff games | 81 |
Accolades
| Bob Pettit | Stat | Nate Thurmond |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | MVP awards | 0 |
| 0 | Finals MVP | 0 |
| 1 | Championships | 0 |
| 11 | All-Star selections | 5 |
| 10 | All-NBA 1st Team | 0 |
| #22 | All-time GOAT rank | #75 |
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