Lauri Markkanen vs. George Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars George Thompson 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.

George Thompson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2023-24
George Thompson: 1974-75 to 1974-75

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Lauri Markkanen 0 George Thompson 0

NBA Seasons Lauri Markkanen 7 George Thompson 1

Playoffs Played Lauri Markkanen 0 George Thompson 0

All-Star Games Lauri Markkanen 1 George Thompson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 18.1 George Thompson 10.7

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 7.3 George Thompson 2.5

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 1.5 George Thompson 3.1

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.7 George Thompson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.5 George Thompson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen 7,308 George Thompson 780

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen 2,923 George Thompson 181

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen 587 George Thompson 225

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen 281 George Thompson 66

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen 205 George Thompson 6

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 403 George Thompson 73

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen .459 George Thompson .443

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen .375 George Thompson - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen .866 George Thompson .785

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 25.6 (2023) George Thompson 10.7 (1975)

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019) George Thompson 2.5 (1975)

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2024) George Thompson 3.1 (1975)

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024) George Thompson 0.9 (1975)

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019) George Thompson 0.1 (1975)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - George Thompson -

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - George Thompson -

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - George Thompson -

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - George Thompson -

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - George Thompson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen - George Thompson -

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen - George Thompson -

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen - George Thompson -

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen - George Thompson -

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen - George Thompson -

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 0 George Thompson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen - George Thompson -

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen - George Thompson - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen - George Thompson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - George Thompson -

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - George Thompson -

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - George Thompson -

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - George Thompson -

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - George Thompson -

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.