Lauri Markkanen vs. Reggie Theus Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Reggie Theus 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.

Reggie Theus

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2023-24
Reggie Theus: 1978-79 to 1990-91

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Lauri Markkanen 0 Reggie Theus 0

NBA Seasons Lauri Markkanen 7 Reggie Theus 13

Playoffs Played Lauri Markkanen 0 Reggie Theus 4

All-Star Games Lauri Markkanen 1 Reggie Theus 2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 18.1 Reggie Theus 18.5

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 7.3 Reggie Theus 3.3

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 1.5 Reggie Theus 6.3

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.7 Reggie Theus 1.2

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.5 Reggie Theus 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen 7,308 Reggie Theus 19,015

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen 2,923 Reggie Theus 3,349

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen 587 Reggie Theus 6,453

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen 281 Reggie Theus 1,206

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen 205 Reggie Theus 236

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 403 Reggie Theus 1,026

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen .459 Reggie Theus .471

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen .375 Reggie Theus .252 *

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen .866 Reggie Theus .826

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 25.6 (2023) Reggie Theus 23.8 (1983)

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019) Reggie Theus 4.0 (1980)

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2024) Reggie Theus 9.6 (1986)

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024) Reggie Theus 1.7 (1983)

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019) Reggie Theus 0.4 (1991)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Reggie Theus 14.4

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Reggie Theus 2.8

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Reggie Theus 5.7

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Reggie Theus 1.1

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Reggie Theus 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen - Reggie Theus 244

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen - Reggie Theus 47

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen - Reggie Theus 97

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen - Reggie Theus 18

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen - Reggie Theus 2

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 0 Reggie Theus 17

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Reggie Theus .410

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Reggie Theus .133 *

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Reggie Theus .831

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Reggie Theus 19.8 (1981)

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Reggie Theus 3.7 (1984)

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Reggie Theus 6.3 (1986)

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Reggie Theus 1.7 (1984)

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Reggie Theus 0.7 (1986)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.