Norris Cole vs. Lauri Markkanen Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lauri Markkanen and Norris Cole 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
Norris Cole: 2011-12 to 2016-17
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Norris Cole 2 Lauri Markkanen 0

NBA Seasons Norris Cole 6 Lauri Markkanen 9

Playoffs Played Norris Cole 5 Lauri Markkanen 0

All-Star Games Norris Cole 0 Lauri Markkanen 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Norris Cole 7.0 Lauri Markkanen 18.7

Rebounds Per Game Norris Cole 2.0 Lauri Markkanen 7.1

Assists Per Game Norris Cole 2.7 Lauri Markkanen 1.5

Steals Per Game Norris Cole 0.8 Lauri Markkanen 0.7

Blocks Per Game Norris Cole 0.1 Lauri Markkanen 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Norris Cole 2,506 Lauri Markkanen 8,867

Total Rebounds Norris Cole 702 Lauri Markkanen 3,370

Total Assists Norris Cole 981 Lauri Markkanen 708

Total Steals Norris Cole 280 Lauri Markkanen 337

Total Blocks Norris Cole 34 Lauri Markkanen 232

Total Games Norris Cole 360 Lauri Markkanen 474

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Norris Cole .407 Lauri Markkanen .456

3-Point Percentage Norris Cole .324 Lauri Markkanen .370

Free Throw Percentage Norris Cole .743 Lauri Markkanen .870

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Norris Cole 10.6 (2016) Lauri Markkanen 27.8 (2026)

Rebounds Per Game Norris Cole 3.4 (2016) Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019)

Assists Per Game Norris Cole 3.7 (2016) Lauri Markkanen 2.1 (2026)

Steals Per Game Norris Cole 0.9 (2014) Lauri Markkanen 1.0 (2026)

Blocks Per Game Norris Cole 0.2 (2015) Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Norris Cole 4.3 Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Norris Cole 1.2 Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Norris Cole 1.4 Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Norris Cole 0.5 Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Norris Cole 0.1 Lauri Markkanen -

Totals Stats

Total Points Norris Cole 295 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Rebounds Norris Cole 79 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Assists Norris Cole 98 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Steals Norris Cole 31 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Blocks Norris Cole 5 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Games Norris Cole 68 Lauri Markkanen 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Norris Cole .421 Lauri Markkanen -

3-Point Percentage Norris Cole .382 Lauri Markkanen -

Free Throw Percentage Norris Cole .783 Lauri Markkanen -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Norris Cole 8.8 (2015) Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Norris Cole 1.9 (2013) Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Norris Cole 2.0 (2013) Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Norris Cole 0.7 (2013) Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Norris Cole 0.3 (2017) Lauri Markkanen -