Lauri Markkanen vs. Paul Thompson Comparison

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

Paul Thompson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2023-24
Paul Thompson: 1983-84 to 1985-86

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Lauri Markkanen 0 Paul Thompson 0

NBA Seasons Lauri Markkanen 7 Paul Thompson 3

Playoffs Played Lauri Markkanen 0 Paul Thompson 1

All-Star Games Lauri Markkanen 1 Paul Thompson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 18.1 Paul Thompson 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 7.3 Paul Thompson 3.5

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 1.5 Paul Thompson 1.5

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.7 Paul Thompson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.5 Paul Thompson 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen 7,308 Paul Thompson 1,374

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen 2,923 Paul Thompson 533

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen 587 Paul Thompson 224

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen 281 Paul Thompson 141

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen 205 Paul Thompson 79

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 403 Paul Thompson 154

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen .459 Paul Thompson .432

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen .375 Paul Thompson .210

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen .866 Paul Thompson .792

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 25.6 (2023) Paul Thompson 9.2 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019) Paul Thompson 3.8 (1984)

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2024) Paul Thompson 1.6 (1985)

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024) Paul Thompson 1.1 (1985)

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019) Paul Thompson 0.7 (1986)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Paul Thompson 4.3

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Paul Thompson 1.7

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Paul Thompson 0.7

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Paul Thompson 1.3

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Paul Thompson 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen - Paul Thompson 13

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen - Paul Thompson 5

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen - Paul Thompson 2

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen - Paul Thompson 4

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen - Paul Thompson 1

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 0 Paul Thompson 3

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Paul Thompson .417

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Paul Thompson .000

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Paul Thompson .600

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Paul Thompson 4.3 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Paul Thompson 1.7 (1985)

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Paul Thompson 0.7 (1985)

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Paul Thompson 1.3 (1985)

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Paul Thompson 0.3 (1985)