Otis Thorpe Stats: NBA Career


Otis Thorpe headshot, wearing the NBA team jersey
Welcome to the profile page of the legendary NBA basketball player, Otis Thorpe. With a career spanning over 17 seasons and playing for a total of 8 different teams, Thorpe has left a lasting impact on the basketball world with his exceptional skills on the court.
Starting his NBA journey in the 1984-85 season at the age of 22, Otis Thorpe quickly rose to fame as a dominant force in the league. Throughout his illustrious career, Thorpe showcased his talent while playing for teams such as the Sa...cramento Kings, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, Detroit Pistons, Memphis Grizzlies, Washington Wizards, Miami Heat, and Charlotte Hornets.
During his time in the NBA, Thorpe played a total of 1401 games, amassing an impressive 44,119 minutes on the court. Known for his scoring prowess, he attempted 13,898 shots and made an impressive 7,551 field goals, boasting an impressive shooting percentage of 54%. His ability to score efficiently and effectively was truly unmatched.
Not only was Thorpe a scoring machine, but he also excelled in other aspects of the game. With a total of 11,465 rebounds to his name, including 3,799 offensive rebounds, Thorpe was a dominant presence on the boards. His tenacity and agility allowed him to outmaneuver opponents and secure crucial possessions for his team.
In addition to his scoring and rebounding abilities, Thorpe was also a skilled playmaker, racking up 3,064 assists over the course of his career. His court vision and basketball IQ made him a valuable asset in setting up his teammates for scoring opportunities.
Defensively, Thorpe was no slouch either. With 929 steals and 559 blocks, he proved to be a formidable presence on the defensive end of the court. His ability to disrupt opponents' plays and protect the rim added another dimension to his already impressive skill set.
Throughout his career, Otis Thorpe amassed a total of 19,288 points, solidifying his status as one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history. His impact on the game extended far beyond just scoring, as he contributed in multiple facets to help his teams achieve success.
As you delve deeper into the statistics and charts on this page, you will uncover the full extent of Otis Thorpe's remarkable career and the legacy he left behind on the NBA. From his scoring prowess to his rebounding tenacity and defensive prowess, Thorpe's impact on the game is truly undeniable. Join us on this journey to explore the career of one of the NBA's finest, Otis Thorpe.
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Games Played

Otis Thorpe Games–Played Career Chart

Points

Otis Thorpe Points Career Chart

Assists

Otis Thorpe Assists Career Chart

Rebounds

Otis Thorpe Rebounds Career Chart

Steals

Otis Thorpe Steals Career Chart

Minutes Played

Otis Thorpe Minutes–Played Career Chart

Turnovers

Otis Thorpe Turnovers Career Chart

Blocks

Otis Thorpe Blocks Career Chart

Otis Thorpe Career Stats Table


  SEASON TEAM AGE GP GS MIN FGM FGA FG % FG3M FG3A FG3 % FTM FTA FT % OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS
1 1984-85 KCK 22 82 23 1,918 411 685 60.0% 0 2 0.0% 230 371 62.0% 187 369 556 111 34 37 187 256 1,052
2 1985-86 SAC 23 75 18 1,675 289 492 58.7% 0 0 0.0% 164 248 66.1% 137 283 420 84 35 34 123 233 742
3 1986-87 SAC 24 82 82 2,956 567 1,050 54.0% 0 3 0.0% 413 543 76.1% 259 560 819 201 46 60 189 292 1,547
4 1987-88 SAC 25 82 82 3,072 622 1,226 50.7% 0 6 0.0% 460 609 75.5% 279 558 837 266 62 56 228 264 1,704
5 1988-89 HOU 26 82 82 3,135 521 961 54.2% 0 2 0.0% 328 450 72.9% 272 515 787 202 82 37 225 259 1,370
6 1989-90 HOU 27 82 82 2,947 547 998 54.8% 0 10 0.0% 307 446 68.8% 258 476 734 261 66 24 229 270 1,401
7 1990-91 HOU 28 82 82 3,039 549 988 55.6% 3 7 42.9% 334 480 69.6% 287 559 846 197 73 20 217 278 1,435
8 1991-92 HOU 29 82 82 3,056 558 943 59.2% 0 7 0.0% 304 463 65.7% 285 577 862 250 52 37 237 307 1,420
9 1992-93 HOU 30 72 69 2,357 385 690 55.8% 0 2 0.0% 153 256 59.8% 219 370 589 181 43 19 151 234 923
10 1993-94 HOU 31 82 82 2,909 449 801 56.1% 0 2 0.0% 251 382 65.7% 271 599 870 189 66 28 185 253 1,149
11 1994-95 HOU 32 36 35 1,188 206 366 56.3% 0 3 0.0% 67 127 52.8% 113 209 322 58 22 13 76 102 479
12 1994-95 POR 32 34 0 908 179 315 56.8% 0 4 0.0% 100 154 64.9% 89 147 236 54 19 15 56 122 458
13 1994-95 TOT 32 70 35 2,096 385 681 56.5% 0 7 0.0% 167 281 59.4% 202 356 558 112 41 28 132 224 937
14 1995-96 DET 33 82 82 2,841 452 853 53.0% 0 4 0.0% 257 362 71.0% 211 477 688 158 53 39 195 300 1,161
15 1996-97 DET 34 79 79 2,663 419 787 53.2% 0 2 0.0% 197 301 65.4% 226 396 622 133 59 17 145 298 1,035
16 1997-98 VAN 35 47 46 1,574 205 430 47.7% 0 4 0.0% 118 170 69.4% 100 271 371 161 30 23 115 158 528
17 1997-98 SAC 35 27 20 623 89 194 45.9% 0 1 0.0% 46 70 65.7% 51 115 166 61 18 7 37 80 224
18 1997-98 TOT 35 74 66 2,197 294 624 47.1% 0 5 0.0% 164 240 68.3% 151 386 537 222 48 30 152 238 752
19 1998-99 WAS 36 49 38 1,539 240 440 54.5% 0 2 0.0% 74 106 69.8% 96 238 334 101 42 19 88 196 554
20 1999-00 MIA 37 51 1 777 125 243 51.4% 0 3 0.0% 29 48 60.4% 56 110 166 33 26 9 59 136 279
21 2000-01 CHH 38 49 4 649 59 131 45.0% 0 0 0.0% 20 24 83.3% 50 95 145 29 12 7 32 108 138

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NBA Alltime Leaders


Games Played

Robert Parish: 1,611
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 1,560
Vince Carter: 1,541
Dirk Nowitzki: 1,522
John Stockton: 1,504

Points

LeBron James: 40,474
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 38,387
Karl Malone: 36,928
Kobe Bryant: 33,643
Michael Jordan: 32,292

Assists

John Stockton: 15,806
Jason Kidd: 12,091
Chris Paul: 11,894
LeBron James: 11,009
Steve Nash: 10,335

Rebounds

Wilt Chamberlain: 23,924
Bill Russell: 21,620
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 17,440
Elvin Hayes: 16,279
Moses Malone: 16,212

Steals

John Stockton: 3,265
Jason Kidd: 2,684
Chris Paul: 2,614
Michael Jordan: 2,514
Gary Payton: 2,445

Free Throws Made

Karl Malone: 9,787
Moses Malone: 8,531
LeBron James: 8,390
Kobe Bryant: 8,378
Oscar Robertson: 7,694

Blocks

Hakeem Olajuwon: 3,830
Dikembe Mutombo: 3,289
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 3,189
Mark Eaton: 3,064
Tim Duncan: 3,020

Turnovers

LeBron James: 5,211
Russell Westbrook: 4,587
Karl Malone: 4,524
John Stockton: 4,244
Kobe Bryant: 4,010