Mel Daniels vs. Lauri Markkanen Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lauri Markkanen and Mel Daniels 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
Mel Daniels: 1976-77 to 1976-77
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Mel Daniels 0 Lauri Markkanen 0

NBA Seasons Mel Daniels 1 Lauri Markkanen 9

Playoffs Played Mel Daniels 0 Lauri Markkanen 0

All-Star Games Mel Daniels 0 Lauri Markkanen 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Mel Daniels 3.5 Lauri Markkanen 18.7

Rebounds Per Game Mel Daniels 3.1 Lauri Markkanen 7.1

Assists Per Game Mel Daniels 0.5 Lauri Markkanen 1.5

Steals Per Game Mel Daniels 0.3 Lauri Markkanen 0.7

Blocks Per Game Mel Daniels 1.0 Lauri Markkanen 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Mel Daniels 39 Lauri Markkanen 8,867

Total Rebounds Mel Daniels 34 Lauri Markkanen 3,370

Total Assists Mel Daniels 6 Lauri Markkanen 708

Total Steals Mel Daniels 3 Lauri Markkanen 337

Total Blocks Mel Daniels 11 Lauri Markkanen 232

Total Games Mel Daniels 11 Lauri Markkanen 474

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Mel Daniels .371 Lauri Markkanen .456

3-Point Percentage Mel Daniels - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen .370

Free Throw Percentage Mel Daniels .565 Lauri Markkanen .870

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Mel Daniels 3.5 (1977) Lauri Markkanen 27.8 (2026)

Rebounds Per Game Mel Daniels 3.1 (1977) Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019)

Assists Per Game Mel Daniels 0.5 (1977) Lauri Markkanen 2.1 (2026)

Steals Per Game Mel Daniels 0.3 (1977) Lauri Markkanen 1.0 (2026)

Blocks Per Game Mel Daniels 1.0 (1977) Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Mel Daniels - Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Mel Daniels - Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Mel Daniels - Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Mel Daniels - Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Mel Daniels - Lauri Markkanen -

Totals Stats

Total Points Mel Daniels - Lauri Markkanen -

Total Rebounds Mel Daniels - Lauri Markkanen -

Total Assists Mel Daniels - Lauri Markkanen -

Total Steals Mel Daniels - Lauri Markkanen -

Total Blocks Mel Daniels - Lauri Markkanen -

Total Games Mel Daniels 0 Lauri Markkanen 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Mel Daniels - Lauri Markkanen -

3-Point Percentage Mel Daniels - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Free Throw Percentage Mel Daniels - Lauri Markkanen -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Mel Daniels - Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Mel Daniels - Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Mel Daniels - Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Mel Daniels - Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Mel Daniels - Lauri Markkanen -

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