Lauri Markkanen vs. Joe Meriweather Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Joe Meriweather 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 2024-25
Joe Meriweather: 1975-76 to 1984-85

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Lauri Markkanen 0 Joe Meriweather 0

NBA Seasons Lauri Markkanen 8 Joe Meriweather 10

Playoffs Played Lauri Markkanen 0 Joe Meriweather 1

All-Star Games Lauri Markkanen 1 Joe Meriweather 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 18.2 Joe Meriweather 8.1

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 7.1 Joe Meriweather 5.6

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 1.5 Joe Meriweather 0.9

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.7 Joe Meriweather 0.5

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.5 Joe Meriweather 1.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen 8,200 Joe Meriweather 5,439

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen 3,201 Joe Meriweather 3,764

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen 657 Joe Meriweather 603

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen 314 Joe Meriweather 311

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen 222 Joe Meriweather 810

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 450 Joe Meriweather 670

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen .455 Joe Meriweather .511

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen .371 Joe Meriweather .333 *

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen .867 Joe Meriweather .687

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 25.6 (2023) Joe Meriweather 11.1 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019) Joe Meriweather 8.1 (1977)

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2024) Joe Meriweather 1.1 (1977)

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024) Joe Meriweather 0.7 (1982)

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019) Joe Meriweather 2.2 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Joe Meriweather 5.6

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Joe Meriweather 3.1

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Joe Meriweather 0.5

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Joe Meriweather 0.5

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Joe Meriweather 0.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen - Joe Meriweather 56

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen - Joe Meriweather 31

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen - Joe Meriweather 5

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen - Joe Meriweather 5

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen - Joe Meriweather 7

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 0 Joe Meriweather 10

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Joe Meriweather .490

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Joe Meriweather - *

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Joe Meriweather .571

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Joe Meriweather 5.6 (1981)

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Joe Meriweather 3.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Joe Meriweather 0.5 (1981)

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Joe Meriweather 0.5 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Joe Meriweather 0.7 (1981)

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