Isiah Thomas vs Artis Gilmore
Isiah Thomas and Artis Gilmore were contemporaries, their careers overlapping for 7 seasons. On the floor, Isiah Thomas was the higher-volume scorer (19.2 points per game to 17.1); Artis Gilmore was the more efficient scorer (64.3% true shooting to 51.6%); Isiah Thomas created more for others (9.3 assists per game to 1.9). Isiah Thomas holds the edge on accolades — 2 championships, 1 Finals MVP and the #36 all-time ranking to Artis Gilmore's #73.
Career averages
| Isiah Thomas | Stat | Artis Gilmore |
|---|---|---|
| 19.2 | Points / game | 17.1 |
| 3.6 | Rebounds / game | 10.1 |
| 9.3 | Assists / game | 1.9 |
| 1.9 | Steals / game | 0.5 |
| 0.3 | Blocks / game | 1.9 |
| 45.2% | Field goal % | 60.1% |
| 29.0% | 3-point % | 9.0% |
| 75.9% | Free throw % | 70.1% |
| 51.6% | True shooting % | 64.3% |
| 979 | Games played | 909 |
Advanced metrics
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Isiah Thomas's era.
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Artis Gilmore's era.
Playoff averages
| Isiah Thomas | Stat | Artis Gilmore |
|---|---|---|
| 20.4 | Points / game | 11.7 |
| 4.7 | Rebounds / game | 8.0 |
| 8.9 | Assists / game | 1.1 |
| 2.1 | Steals / game | 0.6 |
| 0.3 | Blocks / game | 1.7 |
| 43.8% | Field goal % | 54.9% |
| 32.3% | 3-point % | 0.0% |
| 77.0% | Free throw % | 62.7% |
| 111 | Playoff games | 42 |
Accolades
| Isiah Thomas | Stat | Artis Gilmore |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | MVP awards | 0 |
| 1 | Finals MVP | 0 |
| 2 | Championships | 1 |
| 11 | All-Star selections | 6 |
| 3 | All-NBA 1st Team | 5 |
| #36 | All-time GOAT rank | #73 |
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