Mel Davis vs. Lauri Markkanen Comparison

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

vs.

Lauri Markkanen

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Mel Davis: 1973-74 to 1976-77
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Mel Davis 0 Lauri Markkanen 0

NBA Seasons Mel Davis 4 Lauri Markkanen 7

Playoffs Played Mel Davis 2 Lauri Markkanen 0

All-Star Games Mel Davis 0 Lauri Markkanen 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Mel Davis 5.3 Lauri Markkanen 18.1

Rebounds Per Game Mel Davis 4.3 Lauri Markkanen 7.3

Assists Per Game Mel Davis 0.9 Lauri Markkanen 1.5

Steals Per Game Mel Davis 0.3 Lauri Markkanen 0.7

Blocks Per Game Mel Davis 0.1 Lauri Markkanen 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Mel Davis 1,008 Lauri Markkanen 7,308

Total Rebounds Mel Davis 816 Lauri Markkanen 2,923

Total Assists Mel Davis 164 Lauri Markkanen 587

Total Steals Mel Davis 66 Lauri Markkanen 281

Total Blocks Mel Davis 22 Lauri Markkanen 205

Total Games Mel Davis 190 Lauri Markkanen 403

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Mel Davis .376 Lauri Markkanen .459

3-Point Percentage Mel Davis - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen .375

Free Throw Percentage Mel Davis .709 Lauri Markkanen .866

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Mel Davis 7.1 (1977) Lauri Markkanen 25.6 (2023)

Rebounds Per Game Mel Davis 5.2 (1977) Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019)

Assists Per Game Mel Davis 1.3 (1977) Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2024)

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

Blocks Per Game Mel Davis 0.1 (1974) Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Mel Davis 3.4 Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Mel Davis 1.3 Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Mel Davis 0.3 Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Mel Davis 0.0 Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Mel Davis 0.0 Lauri Markkanen -

Totals Stats

Total Points Mel Davis 24 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Rebounds Mel Davis 9 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Assists Mel Davis 2 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Steals Mel Davis 0 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Blocks Mel Davis 0 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Games Mel Davis 7 Lauri Markkanen 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Mel Davis .458 Lauri Markkanen -

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

Free Throw Percentage Mel Davis 1.000 Lauri Markkanen -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Mel Davis 4.0 (1975) Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Mel Davis 1.3 (1975) Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Mel Davis 0.7 (1975) Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Mel Davis 0.0 (1975) Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Mel Davis 0.0 (1975) Lauri Markkanen -

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