Larry Mikan vs. Zion Williamson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Zion Williamson and Larry Mikan 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
Larry Mikan: 1970-71 to 1970-71
Zion Williamson: 2019-20 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Larry Mikan 0 Zion Williamson 0

NBA Seasons Larry Mikan 1 Zion Williamson 6

Playoffs Played Larry Mikan 0 Zion Williamson 0

All-Star Games Larry Mikan 0 Zion Williamson 2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Larry Mikan 3.0 Zion Williamson 24.7

Rebounds Per Game Larry Mikan 2.6 Zion Williamson 6.6

Assists Per Game Larry Mikan 0.8 Zion Williamson 4.3

Steals Per Game Larry Mikan - n/a ** Zion Williamson 1.1

Blocks Per Game Larry Mikan - n/a ** Zion Williamson 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Larry Mikan 158 Zion Williamson 5,333

Total Rebounds Larry Mikan 139 Zion Williamson 1,434

Total Assists Larry Mikan 41 Zion Williamson 932

Total Steals Larry Mikan - n/a ** Zion Williamson 227

Total Blocks Larry Mikan - n/a ** Zion Williamson 138

Total Games Larry Mikan 53 Zion Williamson 216

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Larry Mikan .333 Zion Williamson .587

3-Point Percentage Larry Mikan - n/a ** Zion Williamson .327

Free Throw Percentage Larry Mikan .618 Zion Williamson .689

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Larry Mikan 3.0 (1971) Zion Williamson 27.0 (2026)

Rebounds Per Game Larry Mikan 2.6 (1971) Zion Williamson 9.5 (2026)

Assists Per Game Larry Mikan 0.8 (1971) Zion Williamson 6.0 (2026)

Steals Per Game Larry Mikan - n/a ** Zion Williamson 4.0 (2026)

Blocks Per Game Larry Mikan - n/a ** Zion Williamson 0.9 (2025)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Larry Mikan - Zion Williamson -

Rebounds Per Game Larry Mikan - Zion Williamson -

Assists Per Game Larry Mikan - Zion Williamson -

Steals Per Game Larry Mikan - n/a ** Zion Williamson -

Blocks Per Game Larry Mikan - n/a ** Zion Williamson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Larry Mikan - Zion Williamson -

Total Rebounds Larry Mikan - Zion Williamson -

Total Assists Larry Mikan - Zion Williamson -

Total Steals Larry Mikan - n/a ** Zion Williamson -

Total Blocks Larry Mikan - n/a ** Zion Williamson -

Total Games Larry Mikan 0 Zion Williamson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Larry Mikan - Zion Williamson -

3-Point Percentage Larry Mikan - n/a ** Zion Williamson -

Free Throw Percentage Larry Mikan - Zion Williamson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Larry Mikan - Zion Williamson -

Rebounds Per Game Larry Mikan - Zion Williamson -

Assists Per Game Larry Mikan - Zion Williamson -

Steals Per Game Larry Mikan - n/a ** Zion Williamson -

Blocks Per Game Larry Mikan - n/a ** Zion Williamson -

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.