Clyde Drexler vs Isiah Thomas
Clyde Drexler and Isiah Thomas were contemporaries, their careers overlapping for 11 seasons. On the floor, Clyde Drexler was the higher-volume scorer (20.4 points per game to 19.2); Clyde Drexler was the more efficient scorer (54.7% true shooting to 51.6%); Isiah Thomas created more for others (9.3 assists per game to 5.6). Isiah Thomas holds the edge on accolades — 2 championships, 1 Finals MVP and the #36 all-time ranking to Clyde Drexler's #58.
Career averages
| Clyde Drexler | Stat | Isiah Thomas |
|---|---|---|
| 20.4 | Points / game | 19.2 |
| 6.1 | Rebounds / game | 3.6 |
| 5.6 | Assists / game | 9.3 |
| 2.0 | Steals / game | 1.9 |
| 0.7 | Blocks / game | 0.3 |
| 46.9% | Field goal % | 45.2% |
| 28.0% | 3-point % | 29.0% |
| 78.3% | Free throw % | 75.9% |
| 54.7% | True shooting % | 51.6% |
| 1,086 | Games played | 979 |
Advanced metrics
Advanced stats aren't available for Clyde Drexler.
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Isiah Thomas's era.
Playoff averages
| Clyde Drexler | Stat | Isiah Thomas |
|---|---|---|
| 20.4 | Points / game | 20.4 |
| 6.9 | Rebounds / game | 4.7 |
| 6.1 | Assists / game | 8.9 |
| 1.9 | Steals / game | 2.1 |
| 0.8 | Blocks / game | 0.3 |
| 44.4% | Field goal % | 43.8% |
| 26.9% | 3-point % | 32.3% |
| 78.8% | Free throw % | 77.0% |
| 145 | Playoff games | 111 |
Accolades
| Clyde Drexler | Stat | Isiah Thomas |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | MVP awards | 0 |
| 0 | Finals MVP | 1 |
| 1 | Championships | 2 |
| 9 | All-Star selections | 11 |
| 1 | All-NBA 1st Team | 3 |
| #58 | All-time GOAT rank | #36 |
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