Al Carlson vs. Lauri Markkanen Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lauri Markkanen and Al Carlson 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

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2025-26
Al Carlson: 1975-76 to 1975-76
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Al Carlson 0 Lauri Markkanen 0

NBA Seasons Al Carlson 1 Lauri Markkanen 9

Playoffs Played Al Carlson 0 Lauri Markkanen 0

All-Star Games Al Carlson 0 Lauri Markkanen 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Al Carlson 2.6 Lauri Markkanen 18.7

Rebounds Per Game Al Carlson 2.6 Lauri Markkanen 7.1

Assists Per Game Al Carlson 0.5 Lauri Markkanen 1.5

Steals Per Game Al Carlson 0.3 Lauri Markkanen 0.7

Blocks Per Game Al Carlson 0.4 Lauri Markkanen 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Al Carlson 72 Lauri Markkanen 8,790

Total Rebounds Al Carlson 73 Lauri Markkanen 3,336

Total Assists Al Carlson 13 Lauri Markkanen 699

Total Steals Al Carlson 7 Lauri Markkanen 332

Total Blocks Al Carlson 11 Lauri Markkanen 230

Total Games Al Carlson 28 Lauri Markkanen 471

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Al Carlson .342 Lauri Markkanen .456

3-Point Percentage Al Carlson - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen .371

Free Throw Percentage Al Carlson .621 Lauri Markkanen .870

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Al Carlson 2.6 (1976) Lauri Markkanen 28.1 (2026)

Rebounds Per Game Al Carlson 2.6 (1976) Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019)

Assists Per Game Al Carlson 0.5 (1976) Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2026)

Steals Per Game Al Carlson 0.3 (1976) Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Al Carlson 0.4 (1976) Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Al Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Al Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Al Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Al Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Al Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

Totals Stats

Total Points Al Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

Total Rebounds Al Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

Total Assists Al Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

Total Steals Al Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

Total Blocks Al Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

Total Games Al Carlson 0 Lauri Markkanen 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Al Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

3-Point Percentage Al Carlson - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Free Throw Percentage Al Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Al Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Al Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Al Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Al Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Al Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

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