Lauri Markkanen vs. Billy Paultz Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Billy Paultz and Lauri Markkanen 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

Lauri Markkanen

vs.

Billy Paultz

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2023-24
Billy Paultz: 1976-77 to 1984-85

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Lauri Markkanen 0 Billy Paultz 0

NBA Seasons Lauri Markkanen 7 Billy Paultz 9

Playoffs Played Lauri Markkanen 0 Billy Paultz 9

All-Star Games Lauri Markkanen 1 Billy Paultz 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 18.1 Billy Paultz 8.5

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 7.3 Billy Paultz 5.6

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 1.5 Billy Paultz 1.6

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.7 Billy Paultz 0.4

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.5 Billy Paultz 1.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen 7,308 Billy Paultz 5,432

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen 2,923 Billy Paultz 3,553

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen 587 Billy Paultz 1,043

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen 281 Billy Paultz 275

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen 205 Billy Paultz 706

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 403 Billy Paultz 637

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen .459 Billy Paultz .491

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen .375 Billy Paultz .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen .866 Billy Paultz .643

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 25.6 (2023) Billy Paultz 15.8 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019) Billy Paultz 8.4 (1978)

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2024) Billy Paultz 2.7 (1977)

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024) Billy Paultz 0.8 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019) Billy Paultz 2.4 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Billy Paultz 7.4

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Billy Paultz 5.4

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Billy Paultz 1.5

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Billy Paultz 0.4

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Billy Paultz 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen - Billy Paultz 515

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen - Billy Paultz 380

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen - Billy Paultz 106

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen - Billy Paultz 30

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen - Billy Paultz 54

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 0 Billy Paultz 70

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Billy Paultz .426

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Billy Paultz .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Billy Paultz .659

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Billy Paultz 17.0 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Billy Paultz 8.5 (1977)

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Billy Paultz 2.5 (1977)

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Billy Paultz 1.0 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Billy Paultz 1.3 (1981)

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