Lauri Markkanen vs. Brian Taylor Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Brian Taylor 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

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2025-26
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2025-26
Brian Taylor: 1976-77 to 1981-82

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Lauri Markkanen 0 Brian Taylor 0

NBA Seasons Lauri Markkanen 9 Brian Taylor 6

Playoffs Played Lauri Markkanen 0 Brian Taylor 0

All-Star Games Lauri Markkanen 1 Brian Taylor 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Lauri Markkanen 0 Brian Taylor 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 18.6 Brian Taylor 12.3

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 7.1 Brian Taylor 2.4

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 1.5 Brian Taylor 4.5

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.7 Brian Taylor 1.8

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.5 Brian Taylor 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen 8,685 Brian Taylor 4,064

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen 3,305 Brian Taylor 797

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen 695 Brian Taylor 1,476

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen 331 Brian Taylor 606

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen 230 Brian Taylor 82

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 467 Brian Taylor 330

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen .456 Brian Taylor .487

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen .372 Brian Taylor .376 *

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen .869 Brian Taylor .803

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 28.5 (2026) Brian Taylor 17.0 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019) Brian Taylor 3.3 (1977)

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 2.2 (2026) Brian Taylor 5.6 (1982)

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 1.0 (2026) Brian Taylor 2.8 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019) Brian Taylor 0.3 (1980)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Brian Taylor -

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Brian Taylor -

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Brian Taylor -

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Brian Taylor -

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Brian Taylor -

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen - Brian Taylor -

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen - Brian Taylor -

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen - Brian Taylor -

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen - Brian Taylor -

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen - Brian Taylor -

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 0 Brian Taylor 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Brian Taylor -

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Brian Taylor - *

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Brian Taylor -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Brian Taylor -

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Brian Taylor -

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Brian Taylor -

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Brian Taylor -

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Brian Taylor -

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