Melvin Ely vs. Lauri Markkanen Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lauri Markkanen and Melvin Ely 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

Melvin Ely

vs.

Lauri Markkanen

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Melvin Ely: 2002-03 to 2013-14
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Melvin Ely 1 Lauri Markkanen 0

NBA Seasons Melvin Ely 9 Lauri Markkanen 7

Playoffs Played Melvin Ely 1 Lauri Markkanen 0

All-Star Games Melvin Ely 0 Lauri Markkanen 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Melvin Ely 5.3 Lauri Markkanen 18.1

Rebounds Per Game Melvin Ely 3.2 Lauri Markkanen 7.3

Assists Per Game Melvin Ely 0.7 Lauri Markkanen 1.5

Steals Per Game Melvin Ely 0.3 Lauri Markkanen 0.7

Blocks Per Game Melvin Ely 0.6 Lauri Markkanen 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Melvin Ely 1,992 Lauri Markkanen 7,308

Total Rebounds Melvin Ely 1,215 Lauri Markkanen 2,923

Total Assists Melvin Ely 261 Lauri Markkanen 587

Total Steals Melvin Ely 99 Lauri Markkanen 281

Total Blocks Melvin Ely 209 Lauri Markkanen 205

Total Games Melvin Ely 375 Lauri Markkanen 403

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Melvin Ely .460 Lauri Markkanen .459

3-Point Percentage Melvin Ely .000 Lauri Markkanen .375

Free Throw Percentage Melvin Ely .625 Lauri Markkanen .866

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Melvin Ely 9.8 (2006) Lauri Markkanen 25.6 (2023)

Rebounds Per Game Melvin Ely 4.9 (2006) Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019)

Assists Per Game Melvin Ely 1.3 (2006) Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2024)

Steals Per Game Melvin Ely 0.5 (2006) Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Melvin Ely 0.9 (2005) Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Melvin Ely 2.1 Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Melvin Ely 1.6 Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Melvin Ely 0.1 Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Melvin Ely 0.0 Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Melvin Ely 0.0 Lauri Markkanen -

Totals Stats

Total Points Melvin Ely 15 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Rebounds Melvin Ely 11 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Assists Melvin Ely 1 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Steals Melvin Ely 0 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Blocks Melvin Ely 0 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Games Melvin Ely 7 Lauri Markkanen 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Melvin Ely .267 Lauri Markkanen -

3-Point Percentage Melvin Ely - Lauri Markkanen -

Free Throw Percentage Melvin Ely .700 Lauri Markkanen -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Melvin Ely 2.1 (2008) Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Melvin Ely 1.6 (2008) Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Melvin Ely 0.1 (2008) Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Melvin Ely 0.0 (2008) Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Melvin Ely 0.0 (2008) Lauri Markkanen -