Lauri Markkanen vs. Ralph Simpson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ralph Simpson 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.

Ralph Simpson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2023-24
Ralph Simpson: 1976-77 to 1979-80

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Lauri Markkanen 0 Ralph Simpson 0

NBA Seasons Lauri Markkanen 7 Ralph Simpson 4

Playoffs Played Lauri Markkanen 0 Ralph Simpson 3

All-Star Games Lauri Markkanen 1 Ralph Simpson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 18.1 Ralph Simpson 8.4

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 7.3 Ralph Simpson 2.0

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 1.5 Ralph Simpson 2.2

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.7 Ralph Simpson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.5 Ralph Simpson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen 7,308 Ralph Simpson 1,832

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen 2,923 Ralph Simpson 445

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen 587 Ralph Simpson 479

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen 281 Ralph Simpson 189

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen 205 Ralph Simpson 17

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 403 Ralph Simpson 218

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen .459 Ralph Simpson .404

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen .375 Ralph Simpson .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen .866 Ralph Simpson .724

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 25.6 (2023) Ralph Simpson 11.0 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019) Ralph Simpson 2.5 (1978)

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2024) Ralph Simpson 2.5 (1978)

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024) Ralph Simpson 1.2 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019) Ralph Simpson 0.1 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Simpson 6.2

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Simpson 1.4

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Simpson 2.4

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Simpson 0.2

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Simpson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Simpson 106

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Simpson 24

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Simpson 41

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Simpson 4

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Simpson 2

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 0 Ralph Simpson 17

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Simpson .413

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Simpson - *

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Simpson .696

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Simpson 7.8 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Simpson 1.5 (1977)

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Simpson 2.9 (1978)

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Simpson 0.3 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Simpson 0.2 (1978)

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