Branden Carlson vs. Lauri Markkanen Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lauri Markkanen and Branden 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
Branden Carlson: 2024-25 to 2024-25
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Branden Carlson 1 Lauri Markkanen 0

NBA Seasons Branden Carlson 1 Lauri Markkanen 8

Playoffs Played Branden Carlson 0 Lauri Markkanen 0

All-Star Games Branden Carlson 0 Lauri Markkanen 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Branden Carlson 3.8 Lauri Markkanen 18.2

Rebounds Per Game Branden Carlson 1.7 Lauri Markkanen 7.1

Assists Per Game Branden Carlson 0.4 Lauri Markkanen 1.5

Steals Per Game Branden Carlson 0.2 Lauri Markkanen 0.7

Blocks Per Game Branden Carlson 0.7 Lauri Markkanen 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Branden Carlson 122 Lauri Markkanen 8,200

Total Rebounds Branden Carlson 54 Lauri Markkanen 3,201

Total Assists Branden Carlson 14 Lauri Markkanen 657

Total Steals Branden Carlson 5 Lauri Markkanen 314

Total Blocks Branden Carlson 21 Lauri Markkanen 222

Total Games Branden Carlson 32 Lauri Markkanen 450

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Branden Carlson .443 Lauri Markkanen .455

3-Point Percentage Branden Carlson .333 Lauri Markkanen .371

Free Throw Percentage Branden Carlson .778 Lauri Markkanen .867

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Branden Carlson 3.8 (2025) Lauri Markkanen 25.6 (2023)

Rebounds Per Game Branden Carlson 1.7 (2025) Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019)

Assists Per Game Branden Carlson 0.4 (2025) Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2024)

Steals Per Game Branden Carlson 0.2 (2025) Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Branden Carlson 0.7 (2025) Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Branden Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Branden Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Branden Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Branden Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Branden Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

Totals Stats

Total Points Branden Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

Total Rebounds Branden Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

Total Assists Branden Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

Total Steals Branden Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

Total Blocks Branden Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

Total Games Branden Carlson 0 Lauri Markkanen 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Branden Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

3-Point Percentage Branden Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

Free Throw Percentage Branden Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Branden Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Branden Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Branden Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Branden Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Branden Carlson - Lauri Markkanen -