Nikola Jovic vs. Lauri Markkanen Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lauri Markkanen and Nikola Jovic 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
Nikola Jovic: 2022-23 to 2024-25
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Nikola Jovic 0 Lauri Markkanen 0

NBA Seasons Nikola Jovic 3 Lauri Markkanen 8

Playoffs Played Nikola Jovic 3 Lauri Markkanen 0

All-Star Games Nikola Jovic 0 Lauri Markkanen 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Nikola Jovic 8.7 Lauri Markkanen 18.2

Rebounds Per Game Nikola Jovic 3.8 Lauri Markkanen 7.1

Assists Per Game Nikola Jovic 2.2 Lauri Markkanen 1.5

Steals Per Game Nikola Jovic 0.7 Lauri Markkanen 0.7

Blocks Per Game Nikola Jovic 0.3 Lauri Markkanen 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Nikola Jovic 928 Lauri Markkanen 8,200

Total Rebounds Nikola Jovic 403 Lauri Markkanen 3,201

Total Assists Nikola Jovic 231 Lauri Markkanen 657

Total Steals Nikola Jovic 70 Lauri Markkanen 314

Total Blocks Nikola Jovic 29 Lauri Markkanen 222

Total Games Nikola Jovic 107 Lauri Markkanen 450

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Nikola Jovic .450 Lauri Markkanen .455

3-Point Percentage Nikola Jovic .370 Lauri Markkanen .371

Free Throw Percentage Nikola Jovic .804 Lauri Markkanen .867

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Nikola Jovic 10.7 (2025) Lauri Markkanen 25.6 (2023)

Rebounds Per Game Nikola Jovic 4.2 (2024) Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019)

Assists Per Game Nikola Jovic 2.8 (2025) Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2024)

Steals Per Game Nikola Jovic 0.8 (2025) Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Nikola Jovic 0.3 (2024) Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Nikola Jovic 5.4 Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Nikola Jovic 3.4 Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Nikola Jovic 1.1 Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Nikola Jovic 0.5 Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Nikola Jovic 0.3 Lauri Markkanen -

Totals Stats

Total Points Nikola Jovic 87 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Rebounds Nikola Jovic 54 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Assists Nikola Jovic 17 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Steals Nikola Jovic 8 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Blocks Nikola Jovic 4 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Games Nikola Jovic 16 Lauri Markkanen 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Nikola Jovic .400 Lauri Markkanen -

3-Point Percentage Nikola Jovic .313 Lauri Markkanen -

Free Throw Percentage Nikola Jovic .923 Lauri Markkanen -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Nikola Jovic 9.5 (2025) Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Nikola Jovic 6.6 (2024) Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Nikola Jovic 2.2 (2024) Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Nikola Jovic 1.0 (2024) Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Nikola Jovic 0.6 (2024) Lauri Markkanen -