Lauri Markkanen vs. Earl Watson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Earl Watson 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.

Earl Watson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2023-24
Earl Watson: 2001-02 to 2013-14

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Lauri Markkanen 0 Earl Watson 0

NBA Seasons Lauri Markkanen 7 Earl Watson 13

Playoffs Played Lauri Markkanen 0 Earl Watson 3

All-Star Games Lauri Markkanen 1 Earl Watson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 18.1 Earl Watson 6.4

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 7.3 Earl Watson 2.3

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 1.5 Earl Watson 4.4

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.7 Earl Watson 1.0

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.5 Earl Watson 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen 7,308 Earl Watson 5,593

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen 2,923 Earl Watson 1,985

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen 587 Earl Watson 3,871

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen 281 Earl Watson 873

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen 205 Earl Watson 176

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 403 Earl Watson 878

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen .459 Earl Watson .411

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen .375 Earl Watson .324

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen .866 Earl Watson .703

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 25.6 (2023) Earl Watson 10.7 (2008)

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019) Earl Watson 3.0 (2010)

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2024) Earl Watson 6.8 (2008)

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024) Earl Watson 1.3 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019) Earl Watson 0.4 (2012)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Earl Watson 3.2

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Earl Watson 1.7

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Earl Watson 1.9

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Earl Watson 0.7

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Earl Watson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen - Earl Watson 38

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen - Earl Watson 20

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen - Earl Watson 23

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen - Earl Watson 8

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen - Earl Watson 1

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 0 Earl Watson 12

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Earl Watson .400

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Earl Watson .077

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Earl Watson 1.000

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Earl Watson 4.8 (2005)

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Earl Watson 2.5 (2005)

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Earl Watson 3.8 (2005)

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Earl Watson 1.3 (2004)

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Earl Watson 0.3 (2005)