Gus Gerard vs. Lauri Markkanen Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lauri Markkanen and Gus Gerard 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

Gus Gerard

vs.

Lauri Markkanen

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Gus Gerard: 1976-77 to 1980-81
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Gus Gerard 0 Lauri Markkanen 0

NBA Seasons Gus Gerard 5 Lauri Markkanen 7

Playoffs Played Gus Gerard 2 Lauri Markkanen 0

All-Star Games Gus Gerard 0 Lauri Markkanen 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Gus Gerard 5.7 Lauri Markkanen 18.1

Rebounds Per Game Gus Gerard 2.6 Lauri Markkanen 7.3

Assists Per Game Gus Gerard 0.8 Lauri Markkanen 1.5

Steals Per Game Gus Gerard 0.5 Lauri Markkanen 0.7

Blocks Per Game Gus Gerard 0.5 Lauri Markkanen 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Gus Gerard 1,607 Lauri Markkanen 7,308

Total Rebounds Gus Gerard 719 Lauri Markkanen 2,923

Total Assists Gus Gerard 224 Lauri Markkanen 587

Total Steals Gus Gerard 151 Lauri Markkanen 281

Total Blocks Gus Gerard 135 Lauri Markkanen 205

Total Games Gus Gerard 280 Lauri Markkanen 403

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Gus Gerard .436 Lauri Markkanen .459

3-Point Percentage Gus Gerard .143 * Lauri Markkanen .375

Free Throw Percentage Gus Gerard .649 Lauri Markkanen .866

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Gus Gerard 7.4 (1977) Lauri Markkanen 25.6 (2023)

Rebounds Per Game Gus Gerard 3.3 (1977) Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019)

Assists Per Game Gus Gerard 1.4 (1977) Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2024)

Steals Per Game Gus Gerard 0.7 (1977) Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Gus Gerard 1.0 (1977) Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Gus Gerard 2.5 Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Gus Gerard 2.0 Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Gus Gerard 0.3 Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Gus Gerard 0.1 Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Gus Gerard 0.1 Lauri Markkanen -

Totals Stats

Total Points Gus Gerard 20 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Rebounds Gus Gerard 16 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Assists Gus Gerard 2 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Steals Gus Gerard 1 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Blocks Gus Gerard 1 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Games Gus Gerard 8 Lauri Markkanen 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Gus Gerard .421 Lauri Markkanen -

3-Point Percentage Gus Gerard - * Lauri Markkanen -

Free Throw Percentage Gus Gerard .500 Lauri Markkanen -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Gus Gerard 3.3 (1980) Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Gus Gerard 2.7 (1980) Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Gus Gerard 0.7 (1980) Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Gus Gerard 0.2 (1979) Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Gus Gerard 0.2 (1979) Lauri Markkanen -

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.