Neil Johnson vs. Lauri Markkanen Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lauri Markkanen and Neil Johnson 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

Neil Johnson

vs.

Lauri Markkanen

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Neil Johnson: 1966-67 to 1969-70
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Neil Johnson 0 Lauri Markkanen 0

NBA Seasons Neil Johnson 4 Lauri Markkanen 7

Playoffs Played Neil Johnson 3 Lauri Markkanen 0

All-Star Games Neil Johnson 0 Lauri Markkanen 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Neil Johnson 4.0 Lauri Markkanen 18.1

Rebounds Per Game Neil Johnson 3.4 Lauri Markkanen 7.3

Assists Per Game Neil Johnson 1.1 Lauri Markkanen 1.5

Steals Per Game Neil Johnson - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 0.7

Blocks Per Game Neil Johnson - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Neil Johnson 798 Lauri Markkanen 7,308

Total Rebounds Neil Johnson 685 Lauri Markkanen 2,923

Total Assists Neil Johnson 217 Lauri Markkanen 587

Total Steals Neil Johnson - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 281

Total Blocks Neil Johnson - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 205

Total Games Neil Johnson 202 Lauri Markkanen 403

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Neil Johnson .426 Lauri Markkanen .459

3-Point Percentage Neil Johnson - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen .375

Free Throw Percentage Neil Johnson .613 Lauri Markkanen .866

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Neil Johnson 5.8 (1969) Lauri Markkanen 25.6 (2023)

Rebounds Per Game Neil Johnson 5.0 (1969) Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019)

Assists Per Game Neil Johnson 1.7 (1969) Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2024)

Steals Per Game Neil Johnson - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Neil Johnson - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Neil Johnson 3.6 Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Neil Johnson 3.8 Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Neil Johnson 0.6 Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Neil Johnson - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Neil Johnson - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Totals Stats

Total Points Neil Johnson 29 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Rebounds Neil Johnson 30 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Assists Neil Johnson 5 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Steals Neil Johnson - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Total Blocks Neil Johnson - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Total Games Neil Johnson 8 Lauri Markkanen 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Neil Johnson .324 Lauri Markkanen -

3-Point Percentage Neil Johnson - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Free Throw Percentage Neil Johnson .875 Lauri Markkanen -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Neil Johnson 5.8 (1967) Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Neil Johnson 5.8 (1967) Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Neil Johnson 1.3 (1967) Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Neil Johnson - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Neil Johnson - 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.