Marcus Thornton vs. James Worthy Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars James Worthy and Marcus Thornton 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
Marcus Thornton:
2009-10 to 2016-17
James Worthy:
1982-83 to 1993-94

NBA Championships and Seasons

Marcus Thornton0
James Worthy3
Marcus Thornton8
James Worthy12
Marcus Thornton1
James Worthy9
Marcus Thornton0
James Worthy7

Honors and Awards

Marcus Thornton0
James Worthy1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Marcus Thornton0
James Worthy2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Marcus Thornton 11.9
James Worthy 17.6

Marcus Thornton 2.8
James Worthy 5.1

Marcus Thornton 1.4
James Worthy 3.0

Marcus Thornton 0.8
James Worthy 1.1

Marcus Thornton 0.1
James Worthy 0.7

Totals Stats

Marcus Thornton 5,750
James Worthy 16,320

Marcus Thornton 1,348
James Worthy 4,708

Marcus Thornton 676
James Worthy 2,791

Marcus Thornton 405
James Worthy 1,041

Marcus Thornton 61
James Worthy 624

Marcus Thornton 483
James Worthy 926

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Marcus Thornton .425
James Worthy .521

3-Point Percentage
Marcus Thornton .358
James Worthy .241

Free Throw Percentage
Marcus Thornton .830
James Worthy .769

Best Season (no game minimum)

Marcus Thornton 18.7
(2012)
James Worthy 21.4
(1991)

Marcus Thornton 3.7
(2012)
James Worthy 6.4
(1985)

Marcus Thornton 1.9
(2012)
James Worthy 4.7
(1992)

Marcus Thornton 1.4
(2012)
James Worthy 1.4
(1992)

Marcus Thornton 0.2
(2012)
James Worthy 1.0
(1986)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Marcus Thornton 5.9
James Worthy 21.1

Marcus Thornton 1.9
James Worthy 5.2

Marcus Thornton 0.1
James Worthy 3.2

Marcus Thornton 0.2
James Worthy 1.2

Marcus Thornton 0.1
James Worthy 0.7

Totals Stats

Marcus Thornton 59
James Worthy 3,022

Marcus Thornton 19
James Worthy 747

Marcus Thornton 1
James Worthy 463

Marcus Thornton 2
James Worthy 177

Marcus Thornton 1
James Worthy 96

Marcus Thornton 10
James Worthy 143

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Marcus Thornton .389
James Worthy .544

3-Point Percentage
Marcus Thornton .238
James Worthy .209

Free Throw Percentage
Marcus Thornton .667
James Worthy .727

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Marcus Thornton 5.9
(2014)
James Worthy 24.8
(1989)

Marcus Thornton 1.9
(2014)
James Worthy 6.7
(1989)

Marcus Thornton 0.1
(2014)
James Worthy 4.4
(1988)

Marcus Thornton 0.2
(2014)
James Worthy 1.6
(1990)

Marcus Thornton 0.1
(2014)
James Worthy 1.2
(1987)