Mel Bennett vs. Lauri Markkanen Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lauri Markkanen and Mel Bennett 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

Mel Bennett

vs.

Lauri Markkanen

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Mel Bennett: 1976-77 to 1981-82
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Mel Bennett 0 Lauri Markkanen 0

NBA Seasons Mel Bennett 4 Lauri Markkanen 7

Playoffs Played Mel Bennett 0 Lauri Markkanen 0

All-Star Games Mel Bennett 0 Lauri Markkanen 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Mel Bennett 3.9 Lauri Markkanen 18.1

Rebounds Per Game Mel Bennett 3.3 Lauri Markkanen 7.3

Assists Per Game Mel Bennett 0.8 Lauri Markkanen 1.5

Steals Per Game Mel Bennett 0.4 Lauri Markkanen 0.7

Blocks Per Game Mel Bennett 0.4 Lauri Markkanen 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Mel Bennett 498 Lauri Markkanen 7,308

Total Rebounds Mel Bennett 426 Lauri Markkanen 2,923

Total Assists Mel Bennett 107 Lauri Markkanen 587

Total Steals Mel Bennett 52 Lauri Markkanen 281

Total Blocks Mel Bennett 51 Lauri Markkanen 205

Total Games Mel Bennett 129 Lauri Markkanen 403

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Mel Bennett .346 Lauri Markkanen .459

3-Point Percentage Mel Bennett .000 * Lauri Markkanen .375

Free Throw Percentage Mel Bennett .608 Lauri Markkanen .866

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Mel Bennett 4.7 (1977) Lauri Markkanen 25.6 (2023)

Rebounds Per Game Mel Bennett 3.5 (1977) Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019)

Assists Per Game Mel Bennett 1.0 (1977) Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2024)

Steals Per Game Mel Bennett 0.6 (1977) Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Mel Bennett 0.5 (1977) Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Mel Bennett - Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Mel Bennett - Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Mel Bennett - Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Mel Bennett - Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Mel Bennett - Lauri Markkanen -

Totals Stats

Total Points Mel Bennett - Lauri Markkanen -

Total Rebounds Mel Bennett - Lauri Markkanen -

Total Assists Mel Bennett - Lauri Markkanen -

Total Steals Mel Bennett - Lauri Markkanen -

Total Blocks Mel Bennett - Lauri Markkanen -

Total Games Mel Bennett 0 Lauri Markkanen 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Mel Bennett - Lauri Markkanen -

3-Point Percentage Mel Bennett - * Lauri Markkanen -

Free Throw Percentage Mel Bennett - Lauri Markkanen -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Mel Bennett - Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Mel Bennett - Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Mel Bennett - Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Mel Bennett - Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Mel Bennett - Lauri Markkanen -

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