Lauri Markkanen vs. Billy Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Billy Thompson and Lauri Markkanen 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
Lauri Markkanen:
2017-18 to 2023-24
Billy Thompson:
1986-87 to 1991-92

NBA Championships and Seasons

Lauri Markkanen0
Billy Thompson2
Lauri Markkanen7
Billy Thompson6
Lauri Markkanen0
Billy Thompson1
Lauri Markkanen1
Billy Thompson0

Honors and Awards

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Lauri Markkanen 18.1
Billy Thompson 8.6

Lauri Markkanen 7.3
Billy Thompson 5.4

Lauri Markkanen 1.5
Billy Thompson 1.7

Lauri Markkanen 0.7
Billy Thompson 0.5

Lauri Markkanen 0.5
Billy Thompson 0.9

Totals Stats

Lauri Markkanen 7,308
Billy Thompson 2,566

Lauri Markkanen 2,923
Billy Thompson 1,615

Lauri Markkanen 587
Billy Thompson 514

Lauri Markkanen 281
Billy Thompson 158

Lauri Markkanen 205
Billy Thompson 272

Lauri Markkanen 403
Billy Thompson 300

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Lauri Markkanen .459
Billy Thompson .505

3-Point Percentage
Lauri Markkanen .375
Billy Thompson .154

Free Throw Percentage
Lauri Markkanen .866
Billy Thompson .674

Best Season (no game minimum)

Lauri Markkanen 25.6
(2023)
Billy Thompson 11.0
(1990)

Lauri Markkanen 9.0
(2019)
Billy Thompson 7.2
(1989)

Lauri Markkanen 2.0
(2024)
Billy Thompson 2.2
(1989)

Lauri Markkanen 0.9
(2024)
Billy Thompson 0.7
(1989)

Lauri Markkanen 0.6
(2019)
Billy Thompson 1.3
(1989)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Lauri Markkanen -
Billy Thompson 4.7

Lauri Markkanen -
Billy Thompson 2.0

Lauri Markkanen -
Billy Thompson 0.7

Lauri Markkanen -
Billy Thompson 1.3

Lauri Markkanen -
Billy Thompson 0.0

Totals Stats

Lauri Markkanen -
Billy Thompson 14

Lauri Markkanen -
Billy Thompson 6

Lauri Markkanen -
Billy Thompson 2

Lauri Markkanen -
Billy Thompson 4

Lauri Markkanen -
Billy Thompson 0

Lauri Markkanen 0
Billy Thompson 3

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Lauri Markkanen -
Billy Thompson .545

3-Point Percentage
Lauri Markkanen -
Billy Thompson -

Free Throw Percentage
Lauri Markkanen -
Billy Thompson 1.000

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Lauri Markkanen -
Billy Thompson 4.7
(1987)

Lauri Markkanen -
Billy Thompson 2.0
(1987)

Lauri Markkanen -
Billy Thompson 0.7
(1987)

Lauri Markkanen -
Billy Thompson 1.3
(1987)

Lauri Markkanen -
Billy Thompson 0.0
(1987)