James Harden vs. Marcus Thornton Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Marcus Thornton and James Harden 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
James Harden:
2009-10 to 2023-24
Marcus Thornton:
2009-10 to 2016-17

NBA Championships and Seasons

James Harden0
Marcus Thornton0
James Harden15
Marcus Thornton8
James Harden14
Marcus Thornton1
James Harden10
Marcus Thornton0

Honors and Awards

James Harden1
Marcus Thornton0
James Harden6
Marcus Thornton0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
James Harden7
Marcus Thornton0
James Harden3
Marcus Thornton0
James Harden2
Marcus Thornton0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

James Harden 24.2
Marcus Thornton 11.9

James Harden 5.6
Marcus Thornton 2.8

James Harden 7.1
Marcus Thornton 1.4

James Harden 1.5
Marcus Thornton 0.8

James Harden 0.6
Marcus Thornton 0.1

Totals Stats

James Harden 25,803
Marcus Thornton 5,750

James Harden 5,977
Marcus Thornton 1,348

James Harden 7,574
Marcus Thornton 676

James Harden 1,590
Marcus Thornton 405

James Harden 600
Marcus Thornton 61

James Harden 1,065
Marcus Thornton 483

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
James Harden .442
Marcus Thornton .425

3-Point Percentage
James Harden .364
Marcus Thornton .358

Free Throw Percentage
James Harden .861
Marcus Thornton .830

Best Season (no game minimum)

James Harden 36.1
(2019)
Marcus Thornton 18.7
(2012)

James Harden 8.1
(2017)
Marcus Thornton 3.7
(2012)

James Harden 11.2
(2017)
Marcus Thornton 1.9
(2012)

James Harden 2.0
(2019)
Marcus Thornton 1.4
(2012)

James Harden 0.9
(2020)
Marcus Thornton 0.2
(2012)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

James Harden 22.7
Marcus Thornton 5.9

James Harden 5.5
Marcus Thornton 1.9

James Harden 6.3
Marcus Thornton 0.1

James Harden 1.7
Marcus Thornton 0.2

James Harden 0.5
Marcus Thornton 0.1

Totals Stats

James Harden 3,637
Marcus Thornton 59

James Harden 883
Marcus Thornton 19

James Harden 1,013
Marcus Thornton 1

James Harden 267
Marcus Thornton 2

James Harden 85
Marcus Thornton 1

James Harden 160
Marcus Thornton 10

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
James Harden .424
Marcus Thornton .389

3-Point Percentage
James Harden .338
Marcus Thornton .238

Free Throw Percentage
James Harden .869
Marcus Thornton .667

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

James Harden 31.6
(2019)
Marcus Thornton 5.9
(2014)

James Harden 6.8
(2019)
Marcus Thornton 1.9
(2014)

James Harden 8.6
(2022)
Marcus Thornton 0.1
(2014)

James Harden 2.4
(2016)
Marcus Thornton 0.2
(2014)

James Harden 1.0
(2013)
Marcus Thornton 0.1
(2014)