Lauri Markkanen vs. Tyrus Thomas Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Tyrus 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

Lauri Markkanen

vs.

Tyrus Thomas

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2023-24
Tyrus Thomas: 2006-07 to 2014-15

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Lauri Markkanen 0 Tyrus Thomas 0

NBA Seasons Lauri Markkanen 7 Tyrus Thomas 8

Playoffs Played Lauri Markkanen 0 Tyrus Thomas 3

All-Star Games Lauri Markkanen 1 Tyrus Thomas 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 18.1 Tyrus Thomas 7.7

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 7.3 Tyrus Thomas 4.8

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 1.5 Tyrus Thomas 0.9

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.7 Tyrus Thomas 0.8

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.5 Tyrus Thomas 1.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen 7,308 Tyrus Thomas 3,093

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen 2,923 Tyrus Thomas 1,938

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen 587 Tyrus Thomas 347

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen 281 Tyrus Thomas 328

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen 205 Tyrus Thomas 525

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 403 Tyrus Thomas 402

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen .459 Tyrus Thomas .438

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen .375 Tyrus Thomas .235

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen .866 Tyrus Thomas .732

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 25.6 (2023) Tyrus Thomas 10.8 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019) Tyrus Thomas 6.4 (2009)

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2024) Tyrus Thomas 1.2 (2008)

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024) Tyrus Thomas 1.2 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019) Tyrus Thomas 1.9 (2009)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Tyrus Thomas 7.3

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Tyrus Thomas 4.8

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Tyrus Thomas 0.7

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Tyrus Thomas 0.9

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Tyrus Thomas 1.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen - Tyrus Thomas 153

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen - Tyrus Thomas 100

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen - Tyrus Thomas 14

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen - Tyrus Thomas 19

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen - Tyrus Thomas 27

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 0 Tyrus Thomas 21

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Tyrus Thomas .457

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Tyrus Thomas .000

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Tyrus Thomas .700

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Tyrus Thomas 9.6 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Tyrus Thomas 6.3 (2009)

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Tyrus Thomas 0.9 (2009)

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Tyrus Thomas 1.0 (2009)

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Tyrus Thomas 2.9 (2009)