Thomas Gardner vs. Lauri Markkanen Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lauri Markkanen and Thomas Gardner 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 2025-26
Thomas Gardner: 2007-08 to 2008-09
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Thomas Gardner 0 Lauri Markkanen 0

NBA Seasons Thomas Gardner 2 Lauri Markkanen 8

Playoffs Played Thomas Gardner 1 Lauri Markkanen 0

All-Star Games Thomas Gardner 0 Lauri Markkanen 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Thomas Gardner 2.3 Lauri Markkanen 18.2

Rebounds Per Game Thomas Gardner 0.6 Lauri Markkanen 7.1

Assists Per Game Thomas Gardner 0.2 Lauri Markkanen 1.5

Steals Per Game Thomas Gardner 0.2 Lauri Markkanen 0.7

Blocks Per Game Thomas Gardner 0.1 Lauri Markkanen 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Thomas Gardner 45 Lauri Markkanen 8,200

Total Rebounds Thomas Gardner 11 Lauri Markkanen 3,201

Total Assists Thomas Gardner 3 Lauri Markkanen 657

Total Steals Thomas Gardner 4 Lauri Markkanen 314

Total Blocks Thomas Gardner 1 Lauri Markkanen 222

Total Games Thomas Gardner 20 Lauri Markkanen 450

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Thomas Gardner .305 Lauri Markkanen .455

3-Point Percentage Thomas Gardner .200 Lauri Markkanen .371

Free Throw Percentage Thomas Gardner .333 Lauri Markkanen .867

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Thomas Gardner 5.3 (2008) Lauri Markkanen 25.6 (2023)

Rebounds Per Game Thomas Gardner 1.0 (2008) Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019)

Assists Per Game Thomas Gardner 0.3 (2008) Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2024)

Steals Per Game Thomas Gardner 0.3 (2009) Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Thomas Gardner 0.1 (2009) Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Thomas Gardner 4.7 Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Thomas Gardner 0.7 Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Thomas Gardner 0.7 Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Thomas Gardner 0.3 Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Thomas Gardner 0.0 Lauri Markkanen -

Totals Stats

Total Points Thomas Gardner 14 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Rebounds Thomas Gardner 2 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Assists Thomas Gardner 2 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Steals Thomas Gardner 1 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Blocks Thomas Gardner 0 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Games Thomas Gardner 3 Lauri Markkanen 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Thomas Gardner .385 Lauri Markkanen -

3-Point Percentage Thomas Gardner .500 Lauri Markkanen -

Free Throw Percentage Thomas Gardner 1.000 Lauri Markkanen -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Thomas Gardner 4.7 (2009) Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Thomas Gardner 0.7 (2009) Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Thomas Gardner 0.7 (2009) Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Thomas Gardner 0.3 (2009) Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Thomas Gardner 0.0 (2009) Lauri Markkanen -