Last Updated on October 4, 2025 by Mat Diekhake

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.