Lauri Markkanen vs. John Paxson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Paxson 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
John Paxson: 1983-84 to 1993-94

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Lauri Markkanen 0 John Paxson 3

NBA Seasons Lauri Markkanen 9 John Paxson 11

Playoffs Played Lauri Markkanen 0 John Paxson 10

All-Star Games Lauri Markkanen 1 John Paxson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 18.7 John Paxson 7.2

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 7.1 John Paxson 1.2

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 1.5 John Paxson 3.6

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.7 John Paxson 0.7

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.5 John Paxson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen 8,894 John Paxson 5,560

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen 3,378 John Paxson 906

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen 709 John Paxson 2,758

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen 337 John Paxson 517

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen 232 John Paxson 44

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 475 John Paxson 772

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen .456 John Paxson .499

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen .370 John Paxson .355

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen .870 John Paxson .804

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 27.8 (2026) John Paxson 11.3 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019) John Paxson 1.7 (1987)

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 2.1 (2026) John Paxson 5.7 (1987)

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2026) John Paxson 1.0 (1990)

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019) John Paxson 0.1 (1992)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - John Paxson 6.3

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - John Paxson 0.9

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - John Paxson 2.6

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - John Paxson 0.5

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - John Paxson 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen - John Paxson 748

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen - John Paxson 109

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen - John Paxson 306

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen - John Paxson 65

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen - John Paxson 3

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 0 John Paxson 119

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen - John Paxson .494

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen - John Paxson .369

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen - John Paxson .867

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - John Paxson 10.2 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - John Paxson 1.5 (1990)

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - John Paxson 4.2 (1985)

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - John Paxson 1.0 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - John Paxson 0.1 (1988)