Lauri Markkanen vs. David West Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David West 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
David West: 2003-04 to 2017-18

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Lauri Markkanen 0 David West 2

NBA Seasons Lauri Markkanen 9 David West 15

Playoffs Played Lauri Markkanen 0 David West 9

All-Star Games Lauri Markkanen 1 David West 2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 18.7 David West 13.6

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 7.1 David West 6.4

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 1.5 David West 2.2

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.7 David West 0.7

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.5 David West 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen 8,808 David West 14,034

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen 3,345 David West 6,590

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen 701 David West 2,273

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen 332 David West 764

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen 230 David West 850

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 472 David West 1,034

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen .456 David West .495

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen .371 David West .265

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen .870 David West .817

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 27.6 (2026) David West 21.0 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019) David West 8.9 (2008)

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2026) David West 3.4 (2015)

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024) David West 1.0 (2013)

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019) David West 1.3 (2008)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - David West 11.3

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - David West 5.6

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - David West 2.2

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - David West 0.6

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - David West 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen - David West 1,335

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen - David West 655

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen - David West 265

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen - David West 74

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen - David West 95

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 0 David West 118

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen - David West .476

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen - David West .320

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen - David West .796

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - David West 21.2 (2008)

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - David West 8.5 (2012)

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - David West 3.9 (2014)

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - David West 1.1 (2008)

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - David West 1.9 (2008)