Arnie Johnson vs. Lauri Markkanen Comparison

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

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2025-26
Arnie Johnson: 1948-49 to 1952-53
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Arnie Johnson 1 Lauri Markkanen 0

NBA Seasons Arnie Johnson 5 Lauri Markkanen 8

Playoffs Played Arnie Johnson 5 Lauri Markkanen 0

All-Star Games Arnie Johnson 0 Lauri Markkanen 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Arnie Johnson 8.7 Lauri Markkanen 18.2

Rebounds Per Game Arnie Johnson 6.2 * Lauri Markkanen 7.1

Assists Per Game Arnie Johnson 2.2 Lauri Markkanen 1.5

Steals Per Game Arnie Johnson - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 0.7

Blocks Per Game Arnie Johnson - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Arnie Johnson 2,888 Lauri Markkanen 8,200

Total Rebounds Arnie Johnson 1,272 * Lauri Markkanen 3,201

Total Assists Arnie Johnson 731 Lauri Markkanen 657

Total Steals Arnie Johnson - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 314

Total Blocks Arnie Johnson - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 222

Total Games Arnie Johnson 332 Lauri Markkanen 450

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Arnie Johnson .418 Lauri Markkanen .455

3-Point Percentage Arnie Johnson - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen .371

Free Throw Percentage Arnie Johnson .731 Lauri Markkanen .867

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Arnie Johnson 10.0 (1952) Lauri Markkanen 25.6 (2023)

Rebounds Per Game Arnie Johnson 6.6 (1951) * Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019)

Assists Per Game Arnie Johnson 2.8 (1952) Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2024)

Steals Per Game Arnie Johnson - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Arnie Johnson - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Arnie Johnson 9.6 Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Arnie Johnson 7.6 * Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Arnie Johnson 2.8 Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Arnie Johnson - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Arnie Johnson - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Totals Stats

Total Points Arnie Johnson 278 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Rebounds Arnie Johnson 175 * Lauri Markkanen -

Total Assists Arnie Johnson 82 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Steals Arnie Johnson - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Total Blocks Arnie Johnson - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Total Games Arnie Johnson 29 Lauri Markkanen 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Arnie Johnson .383 Lauri Markkanen -

3-Point Percentage Arnie Johnson - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Free Throw Percentage Arnie Johnson .752 Lauri Markkanen -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Arnie Johnson 11.2 (1951) Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Arnie Johnson 9.0 (1951) * Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Arnie Johnson 4.0 (1952) Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Arnie Johnson - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Arnie Johnson - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Notes: * Rebounds started to be recorded in 1950-51. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.