James Hardy vs. Lauri Markkanen Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lauri Markkanen and James Hardy 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

James Hardy

vs.

Lauri Markkanen

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
James Hardy: 1978-79 to 1981-82
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships James Hardy 0 Lauri Markkanen 0

NBA Seasons James Hardy 4 Lauri Markkanen 7

Playoffs Played James Hardy 0 Lauri Markkanen 0

All-Star Games James Hardy 0 Lauri Markkanen 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game James Hardy 5.7 Lauri Markkanen 18.1

Rebounds Per Game James Hardy 5.3 Lauri Markkanen 7.3

Assists Per Game James Hardy 1.3 Lauri Markkanen 1.5

Steals Per Game James Hardy 0.7 Lauri Markkanen 0.7

Blocks Per Game James Hardy 0.9 Lauri Markkanen 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points James Hardy 1,410 Lauri Markkanen 7,308

Total Rebounds James Hardy 1,312 Lauri Markkanen 2,923

Total Assists James Hardy 315 Lauri Markkanen 587

Total Steals James Hardy 178 Lauri Markkanen 281

Total Blocks James Hardy 235 Lauri Markkanen 205

Total Games James Hardy 249 Lauri Markkanen 403

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage James Hardy .481 Lauri Markkanen .459

3-Point Percentage James Hardy .333 * Lauri Markkanen .375

Free Throw Percentage James Hardy .700 Lauri Markkanen .866

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game James Hardy 6.7 (1979) Lauri Markkanen 25.6 (2023)

Rebounds Per Game James Hardy 5.8 (1981) Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019)

Assists Per Game James Hardy 1.6 (1981) Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2024)

Steals Per Game James Hardy 0.9 (1981) Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024)

Blocks Per Game James Hardy 1.1 (1980) Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game James Hardy - Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game James Hardy - Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game James Hardy - Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game James Hardy - Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game James Hardy - Lauri Markkanen -

Totals Stats

Total Points James Hardy - Lauri Markkanen -

Total Rebounds James Hardy - Lauri Markkanen -

Total Assists James Hardy - Lauri Markkanen -

Total Steals James Hardy - Lauri Markkanen -

Total Blocks James Hardy - Lauri Markkanen -

Total Games James Hardy 0 Lauri Markkanen 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage James Hardy - Lauri Markkanen -

3-Point Percentage James Hardy - * Lauri Markkanen -

Free Throw Percentage James Hardy - Lauri Markkanen -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game James Hardy - Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game James Hardy - Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game James Hardy - Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game James Hardy - Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game James Hardy - Lauri Markkanen -

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