Leon Benbow vs. Lauri Markkanen Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lauri Markkanen and Leon Benbow 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
Leon Benbow: 1974-75 to 1975-76
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Leon Benbow 0 Lauri Markkanen 0

NBA Seasons Leon Benbow 2 Lauri Markkanen 8

Playoffs Played Leon Benbow 1 Lauri Markkanen 0

All-Star Games Leon Benbow 0 Lauri Markkanen 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Leon Benbow 5.5 Lauri Markkanen 18.2

Rebounds Per Game Leon Benbow 1.9 Lauri Markkanen 7.1

Assists Per Game Leon Benbow 1.6 Lauri Markkanen 1.5

Steals Per Game Leon Benbow 0.6 Lauri Markkanen 0.7

Blocks Per Game Leon Benbow 0.1 Lauri Markkanen 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Leon Benbow 628 Lauri Markkanen 8,200

Total Rebounds Leon Benbow 214 Lauri Markkanen 3,201

Total Assists Leon Benbow 183 Lauri Markkanen 657

Total Steals Leon Benbow 73 Lauri Markkanen 314

Total Blocks Leon Benbow 17 Lauri Markkanen 222

Total Games Leon Benbow 115 Lauri Markkanen 450

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Leon Benbow .394 Lauri Markkanen .455

3-Point Percentage Leon Benbow - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen .371

Free Throw Percentage Leon Benbow .759 Lauri Markkanen .867

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Leon Benbow 7.1 (1976) Lauri Markkanen 25.6 (2023)

Rebounds Per Game Leon Benbow 2.3 (1976) Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019)

Assists Per Game Leon Benbow 2.1 (1976) Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2024)

Steals Per Game Leon Benbow 0.8 (1976) Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Leon Benbow 0.2 (1975) Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Leon Benbow 2.5 Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Leon Benbow 0.5 Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Leon Benbow 1.0 Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Leon Benbow 0.0 Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Leon Benbow 0.0 Lauri Markkanen -

Totals Stats

Total Points Leon Benbow 5 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Rebounds Leon Benbow 1 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Assists Leon Benbow 2 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Steals Leon Benbow 0 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Blocks Leon Benbow 0 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Games Leon Benbow 2 Lauri Markkanen 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Leon Benbow .500 Lauri Markkanen -

3-Point Percentage Leon Benbow - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Free Throw Percentage Leon Benbow .500 Lauri Markkanen -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Leon Benbow 2.5 (1975) Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Leon Benbow 0.5 (1975) Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Leon Benbow 1.0 (1975) Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Leon Benbow 0.0 (1975) Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Leon Benbow 0.0 (1975) Lauri Markkanen -

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.