Lauri Markkanen vs. Isiah Thomas Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Isiah Thomas 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
Isiah Thomas:
1981-82 to 1993-94

NBA Championships and Seasons

Lauri Markkanen0
Isiah Thomas2
Lauri Markkanen7
Isiah Thomas13
Lauri Markkanen0
Isiah Thomas9
Lauri Markkanen1
Isiah Thomas12

Honors and Awards

Lauri Markkanen0
Isiah Thomas1
Lauri Markkanen0
Isiah Thomas3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Lauri Markkanen0
Isiah Thomas5
Lauri Markkanen0
Isiah Thomas1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Lauri Markkanen 18.1
Isiah Thomas 19.2

Lauri Markkanen 7.3
Isiah Thomas 3.6

Lauri Markkanen 1.5
Isiah Thomas 9.3

Lauri Markkanen 0.7
Isiah Thomas 1.9

Lauri Markkanen 0.5
Isiah Thomas 0.3

Totals Stats

Lauri Markkanen 7,308
Isiah Thomas 18,822

Lauri Markkanen 2,923
Isiah Thomas 3,478

Lauri Markkanen 587
Isiah Thomas 9,061

Lauri Markkanen 281
Isiah Thomas 1,861

Lauri Markkanen 205
Isiah Thomas 249

Lauri Markkanen 403
Isiah Thomas 979

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Lauri Markkanen .459
Isiah Thomas .452

3-Point Percentage
Lauri Markkanen .375
Isiah Thomas .290

Free Throw Percentage
Lauri Markkanen .866
Isiah Thomas .759

Best Season (no game minimum)

Lauri Markkanen 25.6
(2023)
Isiah Thomas 22.9
(1983)

Lauri Markkanen 9.0
(2019)
Isiah Thomas 4.5
(1985)

Lauri Markkanen 2.0
(2024)
Isiah Thomas 13.9
(1985)

Lauri Markkanen 0.9
(2024)
Isiah Thomas 2.5
(1984)

Lauri Markkanen 0.6
(2019)
Isiah Thomas 0.4
(1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Lauri Markkanen -
Isiah Thomas 20.4

Lauri Markkanen -
Isiah Thomas 4.7

Lauri Markkanen -
Isiah Thomas 8.9

Lauri Markkanen -
Isiah Thomas 2.1

Lauri Markkanen -
Isiah Thomas 0.3

Totals Stats

Lauri Markkanen -
Isiah Thomas 2,261

Lauri Markkanen -
Isiah Thomas 524

Lauri Markkanen -
Isiah Thomas 987

Lauri Markkanen -
Isiah Thomas 234

Lauri Markkanen -
Isiah Thomas 38

Lauri Markkanen 0
Isiah Thomas 111

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Lauri Markkanen -
Isiah Thomas .441

3-Point Percentage
Lauri Markkanen -
Isiah Thomas .346

Free Throw Percentage
Lauri Markkanen -
Isiah Thomas .769

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Lauri Markkanen -
Isiah Thomas 26.5
(1986)

Lauri Markkanen -
Isiah Thomas 5.5
(1986)

Lauri Markkanen -
Isiah Thomas 12.0
(1986)

Lauri Markkanen -
Isiah Thomas 2.9
(1988)

Lauri Markkanen -
Isiah Thomas 1.2
(1984)