Dennis Johnson vs. Lauri Markkanen Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lauri Markkanen and Dennis Johnson 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

Dennis Johnson

vs.

Lauri Markkanen

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Dennis Johnson: 1976-77 to 1989-90
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Dennis Johnson 3 Lauri Markkanen 0

NBA Seasons Dennis Johnson 14 Lauri Markkanen 7

Playoffs Played Dennis Johnson 13 Lauri Markkanen 0

All-Star Games Dennis Johnson 5 Lauri Markkanen 1

Honors and Awards

Finals MVP Dennis Johnson 1 Lauri Markkanen 0

All-NBA First Team Dennis Johnson 1 Lauri Markkanen 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 2 Lauri Markkanen 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Dennis Johnson 6 Lauri Markkanen 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 9 Lauri Markkanen 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 14.1 Lauri Markkanen 18.1

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 3.9 Lauri Markkanen 7.3

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.0 Lauri Markkanen 1.5

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.3 Lauri Markkanen 0.7

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Lauri Markkanen 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 15,535 Lauri Markkanen 7,308

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 4,249 Lauri Markkanen 2,923

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 5,499 Lauri Markkanen 587

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 1,477 Lauri Markkanen 281

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 675 Lauri Markkanen 205

Total Games Dennis Johnson 1,100 Lauri Markkanen 403

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .445 Lauri Markkanen .459

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .172 * Lauri Markkanen .375

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .797 Lauri Markkanen .866

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 19.5 (1982) Lauri Markkanen 25.6 (2023)

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.1 (1982) Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019)

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.8 (1988) Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2024)

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.8 (1980) Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.2 (1979) Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 17.3 Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 4.3 Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.6 Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.4 Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Lauri Markkanen -

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 3,116 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 781 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 1,006 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 247 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 113 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Games Dennis Johnson 180 Lauri Markkanen 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .439 Lauri Markkanen -

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .239 * Lauri Markkanen -

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .802 Lauri Markkanen -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 22.3 (1982) Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.7 (1983) Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 8.9 (1987) Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 2.2 (1986) Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.5 (1979) Lauri Markkanen -

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