Lauri Markkanen vs. Scott Wedman Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Scott Wedman 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.

Scott Wedman

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2023-24
Scott Wedman: 1974-75 to 1986-87

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Lauri Markkanen 0 Scott Wedman 2

NBA Seasons Lauri Markkanen 7 Scott Wedman 13

Playoffs Played Lauri Markkanen 0 Scott Wedman 8

All-Star Games Lauri Markkanen 1 Scott Wedman 2

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Lauri Markkanen 0 Scott Wedman 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 18.1 Scott Wedman 13.2

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 7.3 Scott Wedman 4.8

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 1.5 Scott Wedman 2.0

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.7 Scott Wedman 0.9

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.5 Scott Wedman 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen 7,308 Scott Wedman 11,916

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen 2,923 Scott Wedman 4,355

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen 587 Scott Wedman 1,771

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen 281 Scott Wedman 846

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen 205 Scott Wedman 301

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 403 Scott Wedman 906

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen .459 Scott Wedman .481

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen .375 Scott Wedman .335 *

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen .866 Scott Wedman .794

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 25.6 (2023) Scott Wedman 19.0 (1980)

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019) Scott Wedman 7.4 (1976)

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2024) Scott Wedman 2.8 (1977)

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024) Scott Wedman 1.4 (1982)

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019) Scott Wedman 0.7 (1980)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Scott Wedman 10.4

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Scott Wedman 3.8

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Scott Wedman 1.8

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Scott Wedman 0.7

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Scott Wedman 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen - Scott Wedman 882

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen - Scott Wedman 322

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen - Scott Wedman 150

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen - Scott Wedman 63

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen - Scott Wedman 20

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 0 Scott Wedman 85

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Scott Wedman .453

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Scott Wedman .386 *

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Scott Wedman .696

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Scott Wedman 22.7 (1980)

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Scott Wedman 7.4 (1979)

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Scott Wedman 3.9 (1981)

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Scott Wedman 1.8 (1979)

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Scott Wedman 1.0 (1980)

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