Elvin Hayes vs. Lauri Markkanen Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lauri Markkanen and Elvin Hayes 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
2023-24
Elvin Hayes:
1968-69 to 1983-84
Lauri Markkanen:
2017-18 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Elvin Hayes1
Lauri Markkanen0
Elvin Hayes16
Lauri Markkanen7
Elvin Hayes10
Lauri Markkanen0
Elvin Hayes12
Lauri Markkanen1

Honors and Awards

Elvin Hayes3
Lauri Markkanen0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Elvin Hayes6
Lauri Markkanen0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Elvin Hayes2
Lauri Markkanen0
Elvin Hayes1
Lauri Markkanen0
Elvin Hayes2
Lauri Markkanen0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Elvin Hayes 21.0
Lauri Markkanen 18.1

Elvin Hayes 12.5
Lauri Markkanen 7.3

Elvin Hayes 1.8
Lauri Markkanen 1.5

Elvin Hayes 1.0
*
Lauri Markkanen 0.7

Elvin Hayes 2.0
*
Lauri Markkanen 0.5

Totals Stats

Elvin Hayes 27,313
Lauri Markkanen 7,308

Elvin Hayes 16,279
Lauri Markkanen 2,923

Elvin Hayes 2,398
Lauri Markkanen 587

Elvin Hayes 864
*
Lauri Markkanen 281

Elvin Hayes 1,771
*
Lauri Markkanen 205

Elvin Hayes 1,303
Lauri Markkanen 403

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elvin Hayes .452
Lauri Markkanen .459

3-Point Percentage
Elvin Hayes .147
*
Lauri Markkanen .375

Free Throw Percentage
Elvin Hayes .670
Lauri Markkanen .866

Best Season (no game minimum)

Elvin Hayes 28.7
(1971)
Lauri Markkanen 25.6
(2023)

Elvin Hayes 18.1
(1974)
Lauri Markkanen 9.0
(2019)

Elvin Hayes 3.3
(1972)
Lauri Markkanen 2.0
(2024)

Elvin Hayes 1.9
(1975)
*
Lauri Markkanen 0.9
(2024)

Elvin Hayes 3.0
(1974)
*
Lauri Markkanen 0.6
(2019)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Elvin Hayes 22.9
Lauri Markkanen -

Elvin Hayes 13.0
Lauri Markkanen -

Elvin Hayes 1.9
Lauri Markkanen -

Elvin Hayes 1.1
*
Lauri Markkanen -

Elvin Hayes 2.6
*
Lauri Markkanen -

Totals Stats

Elvin Hayes 2,194
Lauri Markkanen -

Elvin Hayes 1,244
Lauri Markkanen -

Elvin Hayes 185
Lauri Markkanen -

Elvin Hayes 97
*
Lauri Markkanen -

Elvin Hayes 222
*
Lauri Markkanen -

Elvin Hayes 96
Lauri Markkanen 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elvin Hayes .464
Lauri Markkanen -

3-Point Percentage
Elvin Hayes -
*
Lauri Markkanen -

Free Throw Percentage
Elvin Hayes .652
Lauri Markkanen -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Elvin Hayes 25.9
(1974)
Lauri Markkanen -

Elvin Hayes 15.9
(1974)
Lauri Markkanen -

Elvin Hayes 3.0
(1980)
Lauri Markkanen -

Elvin Hayes 1.5
(1975)
*
Lauri Markkanen -

Elvin Hayes 4.0
(1976)
*
Lauri Markkanen -

Notes: * Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.