Donnie Forman vs. Lauri Markkanen Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lauri Markkanen and Donnie Forman 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
Donnie Forman: 1948-49 to 1948-49
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Donnie Forman 1 Lauri Markkanen 0

NBA Seasons Donnie Forman 1 Lauri Markkanen 9

Playoffs Played Donnie Forman 1 Lauri Markkanen 0

All-Star Games Donnie Forman 0 Lauri Markkanen 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Donnie Forman 4.1 Lauri Markkanen 18.7

Rebounds Per Game Donnie Forman - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 7.1

Assists Per Game Donnie Forman 1.7 Lauri Markkanen 1.5

Steals Per Game Donnie Forman - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 0.7

Blocks Per Game Donnie Forman - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Donnie Forman 179 Lauri Markkanen 8,834

Total Rebounds Donnie Forman - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 3,354

Total Assists Donnie Forman 74 Lauri Markkanen 703

Total Steals Donnie Forman - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 333

Total Blocks Donnie Forman - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 231

Total Games Donnie Forman 44 Lauri Markkanen 473

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Donnie Forman .294 Lauri Markkanen .456

3-Point Percentage Donnie Forman - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen .371

Free Throw Percentage Donnie Forman .642 Lauri Markkanen .870

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Donnie Forman 4.1 (1949) Lauri Markkanen 27.6 (2026)

Rebounds Per Game Donnie Forman - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019)

Assists Per Game Donnie Forman 1.7 (1949) Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2026)

Steals Per Game Donnie Forman - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Donnie Forman - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Donnie Forman 1.4 Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Donnie Forman - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Donnie Forman 0.8 Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Donnie Forman - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Donnie Forman - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Totals Stats

Total Points Donnie Forman 13 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Rebounds Donnie Forman - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Total Assists Donnie Forman 7 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Steals Donnie Forman - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Total Blocks Donnie Forman - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Total Games Donnie Forman 9 Lauri Markkanen 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Donnie Forman .150 Lauri Markkanen -

3-Point Percentage Donnie Forman - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Free Throw Percentage Donnie Forman .636 Lauri Markkanen -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Donnie Forman 1.4 (1949) Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Donnie Forman - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Donnie Forman 0.8 (1949) Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Donnie Forman - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Donnie Forman - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

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. Rebounds started to be recorded in 1950-51, this player has no data for the stat.