Lauri Markkanen vs. Billy Thomas Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Billy 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.

Billy Thomas

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2023-24
Billy Thomas: 2004-05 to 2007-08

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Lauri Markkanen 0 Billy Thomas 0

NBA Seasons Lauri Markkanen 7 Billy Thomas 3

Playoffs Played Lauri Markkanen 0 Billy Thomas 3

All-Star Games Lauri Markkanen 1 Billy Thomas 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 18.1 Billy Thomas 2.7

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 7.3 Billy Thomas 1.0

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 1.5 Billy Thomas 0.5

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.7 Billy Thomas 0.5

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.5 Billy Thomas 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen 7,308 Billy Thomas 144

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen 2,923 Billy Thomas 52

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen 587 Billy Thomas 26

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen 281 Billy Thomas 25

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen 205 Billy Thomas 2

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 403 Billy Thomas 53

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen .459 Billy Thomas .338

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen .375 Billy Thomas .304

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen .866 Billy Thomas .846

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 25.6 (2023) Billy Thomas 3.7 (2005)

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019) Billy Thomas 1.4 (2005)

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2024) Billy Thomas 0.7 (2005)

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024) Billy Thomas 0.6 (2006)

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019) Billy Thomas 0.1 (2006)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Billy Thomas 0.6

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Billy Thomas 0.3

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Billy Thomas 0.1

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Billy Thomas 0.1

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Billy Thomas 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen - Billy Thomas 5

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen - Billy Thomas 2

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen - Billy Thomas 1

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen - Billy Thomas 1

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen - Billy Thomas 0

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 0 Billy Thomas 8

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Billy Thomas .100

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Billy Thomas .167

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Billy Thomas .500

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Billy Thomas 1.0 (2008)

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Billy Thomas 0.3 (2008)

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Billy Thomas 0.3 (2008)

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Billy Thomas 0.3 (2008)

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Billy Thomas 0.0 (2008)