D'Angelo Russell vs. Marcus Thornton Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Marcus Thornton and D'Angelo Russell that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
D'Angelo Russell:
2015-16 to 2023-24
Marcus Thornton:
2009-10 to 2016-17

NBA Championships and Seasons

D'Angelo Russell0
Marcus Thornton0
D'Angelo Russell9
Marcus Thornton8
D'Angelo Russell4
Marcus Thornton1
D'Angelo Russell1 *
Marcus Thornton0
*
D'Angelo Russell1
Marcus Thornton0

Honors and Awards

* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

D'Angelo Russell 17.8
Marcus Thornton 11.9

D'Angelo Russell 3.4
Marcus Thornton 2.8

D'Angelo Russell 5.8
Marcus Thornton 1.4

D'Angelo Russell 1.1
Marcus Thornton 0.8

D'Angelo Russell 0.3
Marcus Thornton 0.1

Totals Stats

D'Angelo Russell 10,136
Marcus Thornton 5,750

D'Angelo Russell 1,954
Marcus Thornton 1,348

D'Angelo Russell 3,289
Marcus Thornton 676

D'Angelo Russell 610
Marcus Thornton 405

D'Angelo Russell 184
Marcus Thornton 61

D'Angelo Russell 571
Marcus Thornton 483

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
D'Angelo Russell .430
Marcus Thornton .425

3-Point Percentage
D'Angelo Russell .369
Marcus Thornton .358

Free Throw Percentage
D'Angelo Russell .792
Marcus Thornton .830

Best Season (no game minimum)

D'Angelo Russell 23.1
(2020)
Marcus Thornton 18.7
(2012)

D'Angelo Russell 3.9
(2018)
Marcus Thornton 3.7
(2012)

D'Angelo Russell 7.1
(2022)
Marcus Thornton 1.9
(2012)

D'Angelo Russell 1.4
(2017)
Marcus Thornton 1.4
(2012)

D'Angelo Russell 0.5
(2024)
Marcus Thornton 0.2
(2012)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

D'Angelo Russell 14.4
Marcus Thornton 5.9

D'Angelo Russell 3.0
Marcus Thornton 1.9

D'Angelo Russell 4.9
Marcus Thornton 0.1

D'Angelo Russell 1.0
Marcus Thornton 0.2

D'Angelo Russell 0.2
Marcus Thornton 0.1

Totals Stats

D'Angelo Russell 418
Marcus Thornton 59

D'Angelo Russell 86
Marcus Thornton 19

D'Angelo Russell 141
Marcus Thornton 1

D'Angelo Russell 29
Marcus Thornton 2

D'Angelo Russell 6
Marcus Thornton 1

D'Angelo Russell 29
Marcus Thornton 10

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
D'Angelo Russell .389
Marcus Thornton .389

3-Point Percentage
D'Angelo Russell .337
Marcus Thornton .238

Free Throw Percentage
D'Angelo Russell .782
Marcus Thornton .667

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

D'Angelo Russell 19.4
(2019)
Marcus Thornton 5.9
(2014)

D'Angelo Russell 3.6
(2019)
Marcus Thornton 1.9
(2014)

D'Angelo Russell 6.7
(2022)
Marcus Thornton 0.1
(2014)

D'Angelo Russell 1.5
(2022)
Marcus Thornton 0.2
(2014)

D'Angelo Russell 0.3
(2023)
Marcus Thornton 0.1
(2014)