Damian Lillard vs. Larry Mikan Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Larry Mikan and Damian Lillard 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
Damian Lillard: 2012-13 to 2024-25
Larry Mikan: 1970-71 to 1970-71

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Damian Lillard 0 Larry Mikan 0

NBA Seasons Damian Lillard 13 Larry Mikan 1

Playoffs Played Damian Lillard 10 Larry Mikan 0

NBA Cups Won Damian Lillard 1 * Larry Mikan 0 *

All-Star Games Damian Lillard 9 Larry Mikan 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Damian Lillard 1 Larry Mikan 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Damian Lillard 7 Larry Mikan 0

Rookie of The Year Damian Lillard 1 Larry Mikan 0

NBA Cup 1st Team Damian Lillard 1 * Larry Mikan 0 *

* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Damian Lillard 25.1 Larry Mikan 3.0

Rebounds Per Game Damian Lillard 4.3 Larry Mikan 2.6

Assists Per Game Damian Lillard 6.7 Larry Mikan 0.8

Steals Per Game Damian Lillard 1.0 Larry Mikan - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Damian Lillard 0.3 Larry Mikan - n/a **

Totals Stats

Total Points Damian Lillard 22,598 Larry Mikan 158

Total Rebounds Damian Lillard 3,845 Larry Mikan 139

Total Assists Damian Lillard 6,069 Larry Mikan 41

Total Steals Damian Lillard 874 Larry Mikan - n/a **

Total Blocks Damian Lillard 267 Larry Mikan - n/a **

Total Games Damian Lillard 900 Larry Mikan 53

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Damian Lillard .439 Larry Mikan .333

3-Point Percentage Damian Lillard .371 Larry Mikan - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Damian Lillard .899 Larry Mikan .618

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Damian Lillard 32.2 (2023) Larry Mikan 3.0 (1971)

Rebounds Per Game Damian Lillard 4.9 (2017) Larry Mikan 2.6 (1971)

Assists Per Game Damian Lillard 8.0 (2020) Larry Mikan 0.8 (1971)

Steals Per Game Damian Lillard 1.2 (2025) Larry Mikan - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Damian Lillard 0.4 (2019) Larry Mikan - n/a **

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Damian Lillard 25.2 Larry Mikan -

Rebounds Per Game Damian Lillard 4.4 Larry Mikan -

Assists Per Game Damian Lillard 6.1 Larry Mikan -

Steals Per Game Damian Lillard 1.1 Larry Mikan - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Damian Lillard 0.3 Larry Mikan - n/a **

Totals Stats

Total Points Damian Lillard 1,715 Larry Mikan -

Total Rebounds Damian Lillard 296 Larry Mikan -

Total Assists Damian Lillard 414 Larry Mikan -

Total Steals Damian Lillard 78 Larry Mikan - n/a **

Total Blocks Damian Lillard 21 Larry Mikan - n/a **

Total Games Damian Lillard 68 Larry Mikan 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Damian Lillard .409 Larry Mikan -

3-Point Percentage Damian Lillard .368 Larry Mikan - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Damian Lillard .893 Larry Mikan -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Damian Lillard 34.3 (2021) Larry Mikan -

Rebounds Per Game Damian Lillard 5.1 (2014) Larry Mikan -

Assists Per Game Damian Lillard 10.2 (2021) Larry Mikan -

Steals Per Game Damian Lillard 1.7 (2019) Larry Mikan - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Damian Lillard 0.7 (2025) Larry Mikan - n/a **

Notes: ** 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.