Chris Andersen vs. Lauri Markkanen Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lauri Markkanen and Chris Andersen 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
Chris Andersen: 2001-02 to 2016-17
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Chris Andersen 1 Lauri Markkanen 0

NBA Seasons Chris Andersen 15 Lauri Markkanen 8

Playoffs Played Chris Andersen 7 Lauri Markkanen 0

All-Star Games Chris Andersen 0 Lauri Markkanen 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Chris Andersen 5.4 Lauri Markkanen 18.2

Rebounds Per Game Chris Andersen 5.0 Lauri Markkanen 7.1

Assists Per Game Chris Andersen 0.5 Lauri Markkanen 1.5

Steals Per Game Chris Andersen 0.4 Lauri Markkanen 0.7

Blocks Per Game Chris Andersen 1.4 Lauri Markkanen 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Chris Andersen 3,755 Lauri Markkanen 8,200

Total Rebounds Chris Andersen 3,493 Lauri Markkanen 3,201

Total Assists Chris Andersen 337 Lauri Markkanen 657

Total Steals Chris Andersen 312 Lauri Markkanen 314

Total Blocks Chris Andersen 991 Lauri Markkanen 222

Total Games Chris Andersen 695 Lauri Markkanen 450

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Chris Andersen .532 Lauri Markkanen .455

3-Point Percentage Chris Andersen .221 Lauri Markkanen .371

Free Throw Percentage Chris Andersen .654 Lauri Markkanen .867

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Chris Andersen 7.7 (2005) Lauri Markkanen 25.6 (2023)

Rebounds Per Game Chris Andersen 6.4 (2010) Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019)

Assists Per Game Chris Andersen 1.1 (2005) Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2024)

Steals Per Game Chris Andersen 0.6 (2012) Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Chris Andersen 2.5 (2009) Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Chris Andersen 5.3 Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Chris Andersen 5.0 Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Chris Andersen 0.4 Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Chris Andersen 0.4 Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Chris Andersen 1.2 Lauri Markkanen -

Totals Stats

Total Points Chris Andersen 389 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Rebounds Chris Andersen 364 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Assists Chris Andersen 26 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Steals Chris Andersen 26 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Blocks Chris Andersen 90 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Games Chris Andersen 73 Lauri Markkanen 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Chris Andersen .631 Lauri Markkanen -

3-Point Percentage Chris Andersen .000 Lauri Markkanen -

Free Throw Percentage Chris Andersen .689 Lauri Markkanen -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Chris Andersen 6.5 (2009) Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Chris Andersen 7.8 (2016) Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Chris Andersen 0.8 (2016) Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Chris Andersen 0.6 (2011) Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Chris Andersen 2.1 (2009) Lauri Markkanen -