Nathaniel Clifton vs. Lauri Markkanen Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lauri Markkanen and Nathaniel Clifton 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

Nathaniel Clifton

vs.

Lauri Markkanen

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Nathaniel Clifton: 1950-51 to 1957-58
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Nathaniel Clifton 0 Lauri Markkanen 0

NBA Seasons Nathaniel Clifton 8 Lauri Markkanen 7

Playoffs Played Nathaniel Clifton 6 Lauri Markkanen 0

All-Star Games Nathaniel Clifton 1 Lauri Markkanen 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 10.0 Lauri Markkanen 18.1

Rebounds Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 8.2 Lauri Markkanen 7.3

Assists Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 2.5 Lauri Markkanen 1.5

Steals Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 0.7

Blocks Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Nathaniel Clifton 5,444 Lauri Markkanen 7,308

Total Rebounds Nathaniel Clifton 4,469 Lauri Markkanen 2,923

Total Assists Nathaniel Clifton 1,367 Lauri Markkanen 587

Total Steals Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 281

Total Blocks Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 205

Total Games Nathaniel Clifton 544 Lauri Markkanen 403

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Nathaniel Clifton .361 Lauri Markkanen .459

3-Point Percentage Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen .375

Free Throw Percentage Nathaniel Clifton .633 Lauri Markkanen .866

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 13.1 (1955) Lauri Markkanen 25.6 (2023)

Rebounds Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 11.8 (1952) Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019)

Assists Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 3.4 (1952) Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2024)

Steals Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 9.0 Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 9.3 Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 2.7 Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Totals Stats

Total Points Nathaniel Clifton 476 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Rebounds Nathaniel Clifton 495 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Assists Nathaniel Clifton 142 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Steals Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Total Blocks Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Total Games Nathaniel Clifton 53 Lauri Markkanen 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Nathaniel Clifton .348 Lauri Markkanen -

3-Point Percentage Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Free Throw Percentage Nathaniel Clifton .624 Lauri Markkanen -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 19.7 (1955) Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 12.7 (1953) Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 4.3 (1955) Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Notes: ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.