Derrick Favors vs. Lauri Markkanen Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lauri Markkanen and Derrick Favors 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
Derrick Favors: 2010-11 to 2021-22
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Derrick Favors 0 Lauri Markkanen 0

NBA Seasons Derrick Favors 12 Lauri Markkanen 9

Playoffs Played Derrick Favors 5 Lauri Markkanen 0

All-Star Games Derrick Favors 0 Lauri Markkanen 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Favors 10.6 Lauri Markkanen 18.6

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Favors 7.1 Lauri Markkanen 7.1

Assists Per Game Derrick Favors 1.1 Lauri Markkanen 1.5

Steals Per Game Derrick Favors 0.7 Lauri Markkanen 0.7

Blocks Per Game Derrick Favors 1.2 Lauri Markkanen 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Favors 8,354 Lauri Markkanen 8,685

Total Rebounds Derrick Favors 5,608 Lauri Markkanen 3,305

Total Assists Derrick Favors 851 Lauri Markkanen 695

Total Steals Derrick Favors 577 Lauri Markkanen 331

Total Blocks Derrick Favors 939 Lauri Markkanen 230

Total Games Derrick Favors 790 Lauri Markkanen 467

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Favors .534 Lauri Markkanen .456

3-Point Percentage Derrick Favors .198 Lauri Markkanen .372

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Favors .663 Lauri Markkanen .869

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Favors 16.4 (2016) Lauri Markkanen 28.5 (2026)

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Favors 9.8 (2020) Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019)

Assists Per Game Derrick Favors 1.6 (2020) Lauri Markkanen 2.2 (2026)

Steals Per Game Derrick Favors 1.2 (2016) Lauri Markkanen 1.0 (2026)

Blocks Per Game Derrick Favors 1.7 (2013) Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Favors 7.8 Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Favors 5.7 Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Derrick Favors 0.8 Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Derrick Favors 0.6 Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Derrick Favors 1.0 Lauri Markkanen -

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Favors 328 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Rebounds Derrick Favors 238 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Assists Derrick Favors 32 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Steals Derrick Favors 27 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Blocks Derrick Favors 42 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Games Derrick Favors 42 Lauri Markkanen 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Favors .587 Lauri Markkanen -

3-Point Percentage Derrick Favors .250 Lauri Markkanen -

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Favors .549 Lauri Markkanen -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Favors 11.8 (2019) Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Favors 9.5 (2012) Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Derrick Favors 1.2 (2018) Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Derrick Favors 1.3 (2012) Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Derrick Favors 1.8 (2019) Lauri Markkanen -