Last Updated on August 6, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Otis Thorpe’s career statistics are summarized on this page across every season documented in HeatingUp. The data provides a numerical record of his NBA career production, with all figures sourced from HeatingUp, covering his NBA regular-season seasons with the Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, Detroit Pistons, Vancouver Grizzlies, Washington Wizards, Miami Heat, Charlotte Hornets, and Golden State Warriors from 1984–85 to 2000–01.
Otis Thorpe — NBA per-game statistics by season:
| Year | Team | Age | G | GS | MP | PTS | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-85 | KCK | 22 | 82 | 23 | 23.4 | 12.8 | 6.8 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 2.3 | .600 | .000 | .620 |
| 1985-86 | SAC | 23 | 75 | 18 | 22.3 | 9.9 | 5.6 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.6 | .587 | .661 | |
| 1986-87 | SAC | 24 | 82 | 82 | 36.0 | 18.9 | 10.0 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 2.3 | .540 | .000 | .761 |
| 1987-88 | SAC | 25 | 82 | 82 | 37.5 | 20.8 | 10.2 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 2.8 | .507 | .000 | .755 |
| 1988-89 | HOU | 26 | 82 | 82 | 38.2 | 16.7 | 9.6 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 2.7 | .542 | .000 | .729 |
| 1989-90 | HOU | 27 | 82 | 82 | 35.9 | 17.1 | 9.0 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.8 | .548 | .000 | .688 |
| 1990-91 | HOU | 28 | 82 | 82 | 37.1 | 17.5 | 10.3 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 2.6 | .556 | .429 | .696 |
| 1991-92 | HOU | 29 | 82 | 82 | 37.3 | 17.3 | 10.5 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 2.9 | .592 | .000 | .657 |
| 1992-93 | HOU | 30 | 72 | 69 | 32.7 | 12.8 | 8.2 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 2.1 | .558 | .000 | .598 |
| 1993-94 | HOU | 31 | 82 | 82 | 35.5 | 14.0 | 10.6 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.3 | .561 | .000 | .657 |
| 1994-95 | 2TM | 32 | 70 | 35 | 29.9 | 13.4 | 8.0 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.9 | .565 | .000 | .594 |
| 1994-95 | HOU | 32 | 36 | 35 | 33.0 | 13.3 | 8.9 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 2.1 | .563 | .000 | .528 |
| 1994-95 | POR | 32 | 34 | 0 | 26.7 | 13.5 | 6.9 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.6 | .568 | .000 | .649 |
| 1995-96 | DET | 33 | 82 | 82 | 34.6 | 14.2 | 8.4 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 2.4 | .530 | .000 | .710 |
| 1996-97 | DET | 34 | 79 | 79 | 33.7 | 13.1 | 7.9 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.8 | .532 | .000 | .653 |
| 1997-98 | 2TM | 35 | 74 | 66 | 29.7 | 10.2 | 7.3 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 2.1 | .471 | .000 | .683 |
| 1997-98 | VAN | 35 | 47 | 46 | 33.5 | 11.2 | 7.9 | 3.4 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 2.4 | .477 | .000 | .694 |
| 1997-98 | SAC | 35 | 27 | 20 | 23.1 | 8.3 | 6.1 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.4 | .459 | .000 | .657 |
| 1998-99 | WAS | 36 | 49 | 38 | 31.4 | 11.3 | 6.8 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.8 | .545 | .000 | .698 |
| 1999-00 | MIA | 37 | 51 | 1 | 15.2 | 5.5 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.2 | .514 | .000 | .604 |
| 2000-01 | CHH | 38 | 49 | 4 | 13.2 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.7 | .450 | .833 | |
| Career | 1257 | 989 | 31.7 | 14.0 | 8.2 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 2.2 | .546 | .047 | .687 |
Otis Thorpe — NBA career totals by season:
| Yr | Tm | Age | G | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-85 | KCK | 22 | 82 | 23 | 1918 | 1052 | 556 | 111 | 34 | 37 | 187 | .600 | .000 | .620 |
| 1985-86 | SAC | 23 | 75 | 18 | 1675 | 742 | 420 | 84 | 35 | 34 | 123 | .587 | .661 | |
| 1986-87 | SAC | 24 | 82 | 82 | 2956 | 1547 | 819 | 201 | 46 | 60 | 189 | .540 | .000 | .761 |
| 1987-88 | SAC | 25 | 82 | 82 | 3072 | 1704 | 837 | 266 | 62 | 56 | 228 | .507 | .000 | .755 |
| 1988-89 | HOU | 26 | 82 | 82 | 3135 | 1370 | 787 | 202 | 82 | 37 | 225 | .542 | .000 | .729 |
| 1989-90 | HOU | 27 | 82 | 82 | 2947 | 1401 | 734 | 261 | 66 | 24 | 229 | .548 | .000 | .688 |
| 1990-91 | HOU | 28 | 82 | 82 | 3039 | 1435 | 846 | 197 | 73 | 20 | 217 | .556 | .429 | .696 |
| 1991-92 | HOU | 29 | 82 | 82 | 3056 | 1420 | 862 | 250 | 52 | 37 | 237 | .592 | .000 | .657 |
| 1992-93 | HOU | 30 | 72 | 69 | 2357 | 923 | 589 | 181 | 43 | 19 | 151 | .558 | .000 | .598 |
| 1993-94 | HOU | 31 | 82 | 82 | 2909 | 1149 | 870 | 189 | 66 | 28 | 185 | .561 | .000 | .657 |
| 1994-95 | TOT | 32 | 70 | 35 | 2096 | 937 | 558 | 112 | 41 | 28 | 132 | .565 | .000 | .594 |
| 1994-95 | HOU | 32 | 36 | 35 | 1188 | 479 | 322 | 58 | 22 | 13 | 76 | .563 | .000 | .528 |
| 1994-95 | POR | 32 | 34 | 0 | 908 | 458 | 236 | 54 | 19 | 15 | 56 | .568 | .000 | .649 |
| 1995-96 | DET | 33 | 82 | 82 | 2841 | 1161 | 688 | 158 | 53 | 39 | 195 | .530 | .000 | .710 |
| 1996-97 | DET | 34 | 79 | 79 | 2661 | 1036 | 622 | 133 | 59 | 17 | 145 | .532 | .000 | .653 |
| 1997-98 | TOT | 35 | 74 | 66 | 2197 | 752 | 537 | 222 | 48 | 30 | 152 | .471 | .000 | .683 |
| 1997-98 | VAN | 35 | 47 | 46 | 1574 | 528 | 371 | 161 | 30 | 23 | 115 | .477 | .000 | .694 |
| 1997-98 | SAC | 35 | 27 | 20 | 623 | 224 | 166 | 61 | 18 | 7 | 37 | .459 | .000 | .657 |
| 1998-99 | WAS | 36 | 49 | 38 | 1539 | 554 | 334 | 101 | 42 | 19 | 88 | .545 | .000 | .698 |
| 1999-00 | MIA | 37 | 51 | 1 | 777 | 279 | 166 | 33 | 26 | 9 | 59 | .514 | .000 | .604 |
| 2000-01 | CHH | 38 | 49 | 4 | 647 | 138 | 145 | 29 | 12 | 7 | 32 | .450 | .833 | |
| Career | 1257 | 989 | 39822 | 17600 | 10370 | 2730 | 840 | 501 | 2774 | .546 | .047 | .687 |
Otis Thorpe — NBA regular-season career per‑game evolution & impact:
| Year | Team | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | Impact Index* | Notes / Role Evolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-85 | Kansas City Kings | Rookie Frontcourt Support | 23.4 | Medium | 12.8 | 6.8 | 1.4 | 0.9 (0.4 + 0.5) | (12.8 + 6.8 + 1.4 + 0.9)/2 = 10.95 | In his rookie year, Thorpe already got solid minutes and contributed both on boards and modest defense. |
| 1985-86 | Sacramento | Emerging Big Option | 22.3 | Medium | 9.9 | 5.6 | 1.1 | 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5) | = 8.8 | Minutes stayed modest; his usage dipped in scoring but still contributed defensively. |
| 1986-87 | Sacramento | Frontcourt Scoring / Rebounder | 36.0 | High | 18.9 | 10.0 | 2.5 | 1.3 (0.6 + 0.7) | = 16.35 | Major leap — full starter, double-digit rebounding, solid defensive activity. |
| 1987-88 | Sacramento | Lead Big / Two-Way Option | 37.5 | Very High | 20.8 | 10.2 | 3.2 | 1.5 (0.8 + 0.7) | = 17.85 | Possibly his statistical peak role: high scoring + rebounding + defensive effort. |
| 1988-89 | Houston | Frontcourt Anchor | 38.2 | High | 16.7 | 9.6 | 2.5 | 1.5 (1.0 + 0.5) | = 15.15 | After trade, role stabilizes in a strong system; scoring dips but still robust. |
| 1989-90 | Houston | Balanced Starter | 35.9 | High | 17.1 | 9.0 | 3.2 | 1.1 (0.8 + 0.3) | = 15.2 | Maintains two-way balance; still a key contributor. |
| 1990-91 | Houston | Rebounding / Scoring Big | 37.1 | High | 17.5 | 10.3 | 2.4 | 1.1 (0.9 + 0.2) | = 15.65 | Rebounds peak; scoring steady; defense modest. |
| 1991-92 | Houston | Veteran Frontcourt Core | 37.3 | High | 17.3 | 10.5 | 3.0 | 1.1 (0.6 + 0.5) | = 15.95 | Consistency: double-digit boards, solid scoring, stable defense. |
| 1992-93 | Houston | Complementary Big | 32.7 | Medium-High | 12.8 | 8.2 | 2.5 | 0.9 (0.6 + 0.3) | = 11.7 | Minutes and production dip; role shifts slightly downward. |
| 1993-94 | Houston | Frontcourt Veteran | 35.5 | Medium-High | 14.0 | 10.6 | 2.3 | 1.1 (0.8 + 0.3) | = 14.0 | Mixed rebound bounce, scoring rebounds; solid veteran role. |
| 1994-95 | Houston / Portland | Role Big / Bridge Starter | ~33.0 (HOU) / 26.7 (POR) | Medium-High / Medium | 13.3 / 13.5 | 8.9 / 6.9 | 1.6 / 1.6 | 1.0 / 1.0 (0.6+0.4) | HOU: (13.3+8.9+1.6+1.0)/2 = 12.4; POR: (13.5+6.9+1.6+1.0)/2 = 11.5 | Traded midseason; his role becomes more situational, especially in Portland. |
| 1995-96 | Detroit | Starter / Veteran Big | 34.6 | High | 14.2 | 8.4 | 1.9 | 1.1 (0.6 + 0.5) | = 12.8 | Solid comeback season in Detroit, still given responsibility. |
| 1996-97 | Detroit | Reduced Starter | 33.7 | Medium-High | 13.1 | 7.9 | 1.7 | 0.9 (0.2 + 0.7) | = 11.8 | Slight decline in rebounding and defensive activity. |
| 1997-98 | Vancouver / Sacramento | Veteran Role Big | ~33.5 (VAN) / 23.1 (SAC) | Medium / Medium | 11.2 / 8.3 | 7.9 / 6.1 | 3.4 / 2.3 | 1.0 / 0.6 (0.6+0.4 / 0.3+0.3) | VAN: (11.2+7.9+3.4+1.0)/2 = 11.75 ; SAC: (8.3+6.1+2.3+0.6)/2 = 8.65 | Role shifts again; in Vancouver, used more, in Sacramento less so. |
| 1998-99 | Washington | Bench / Situational Big | 31.4 | Medium | 11.3 | 6.8 | 2.1 | 1.3 (0.9 + 0.4) | = 10.75 | Good production for a bench role; still active. |
| 1999-00 | Miami | Deep Reserve | 15.2 | Medium | 5.5 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 0.4 (0.2 + 0.2) | = 4.9 | Very limited minutes, modest output. |
| 2000-01 | Charlotte | Final Role Big / Veteran | 13.2 | Medium | 2.8 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 0.3 (0.1 + 0.2) | = 3.35 | In his last year, usage is minimal; role is mostly symbolic / veteran presence. |