Greg Kelser vs. Lauri Markkanen Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lauri Markkanen and Greg Kelser 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
Greg Kelser: 1979-80 to 1984-85
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Greg Kelser 0 Lauri Markkanen 0

NBA Seasons Greg Kelser 6 Lauri Markkanen 8

Playoffs Played Greg Kelser 2 Lauri Markkanen 0

All-Star Games Greg Kelser 0 Lauri Markkanen 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Greg Kelser 9.7 Lauri Markkanen 18.2

Rebounds Per Game Greg Kelser 4.6 Lauri Markkanen 7.1

Assists Per Game Greg Kelser 1.3 Lauri Markkanen 1.5

Steals Per Game Greg Kelser 0.8 Lauri Markkanen 0.7

Blocks Per Game Greg Kelser 0.5 Lauri Markkanen 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Greg Kelser 2,961 Lauri Markkanen 8,200

Total Rebounds Greg Kelser 1,402 Lauri Markkanen 3,201

Total Assists Greg Kelser 411 Lauri Markkanen 657

Total Steals Greg Kelser 239 Lauri Markkanen 314

Total Blocks Greg Kelser 150 Lauri Markkanen 222

Total Games Greg Kelser 305 Lauri Markkanen 450

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Greg Kelser .486 Lauri Markkanen .455

3-Point Percentage Greg Kelser .167 Lauri Markkanen .371

Free Throw Percentage Greg Kelser .686 Lauri Markkanen .867

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Greg Kelser 14.2 (1980) Lauri Markkanen 25.6 (2023)

Rebounds Per Game Greg Kelser 5.5 (1980) Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019)

Assists Per Game Greg Kelser 2.2 (1980) Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2024)

Steals Per Game Greg Kelser 1.4 (1981) Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Greg Kelser 1.2 (1981) Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Greg Kelser 1.6 Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Greg Kelser 1.8 Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Greg Kelser 0.4 Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Greg Kelser 0.2 Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Greg Kelser 0.0 Lauri Markkanen -

Totals Stats

Total Points Greg Kelser 8 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Rebounds Greg Kelser 9 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Assists Greg Kelser 2 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Steals Greg Kelser 1 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Blocks Greg Kelser 0 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Games Greg Kelser 5 Lauri Markkanen 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Greg Kelser .286 Lauri Markkanen -

3-Point Percentage Greg Kelser - Lauri Markkanen -

Free Throw Percentage Greg Kelser 1.000 Lauri Markkanen -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Greg Kelser 2.0 (1983) Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Greg Kelser 3.0 (1983) Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Greg Kelser 0.5 (1983) Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Greg Kelser 0.5 (1983) Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Greg Kelser 0.0 (1983) Lauri Markkanen -