Paul Griffin vs. Lauri Markkanen Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lauri Markkanen and Paul Griffin 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
Paul Griffin: 1976-77 to 1982-83
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Paul Griffin 0 Lauri Markkanen 0

NBA Seasons Paul Griffin 7 Lauri Markkanen 9

Playoffs Played Paul Griffin 2 Lauri Markkanen 0

All-Star Games Paul Griffin 0 Lauri Markkanen 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Paul Griffin 5.1 Lauri Markkanen 18.3

Rebounds Per Game Paul Griffin 5.5 Lauri Markkanen 7.1

Assists Per Game Paul Griffin 2.3 Lauri Markkanen 1.5

Steals Per Game Paul Griffin 0.8 Lauri Markkanen 0.7

Blocks Per Game Paul Griffin 0.5 Lauri Markkanen 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Paul Griffin 2,443 Lauri Markkanen 8,253

Total Rebounds Paul Griffin 2,650 Lauri Markkanen 3,211

Total Assists Paul Griffin 1,116 Lauri Markkanen 663

Total Steals Paul Griffin 403 Lauri Markkanen 314

Total Blocks Paul Griffin 248 Lauri Markkanen 222

Total Games Paul Griffin 480 Lauri Markkanen 452

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Paul Griffin .505 Lauri Markkanen .456

3-Point Percentage Paul Griffin - * Lauri Markkanen .372

Free Throw Percentage Paul Griffin .692 Lauri Markkanen .867

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Paul Griffin 6.3 (1980) Lauri Markkanen 26.5 (2026)

Rebounds Per Game Paul Griffin 6.2 (1978) Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019)

Assists Per Game Paul Griffin 3.0 (1980) Lauri Markkanen 3.0 (2026)

Steals Per Game Paul Griffin 1.1 (1978) Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Paul Griffin 0.6 (1980) Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Paul Griffin 5.7 Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Paul Griffin 5.5 Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Paul Griffin 3.5 Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Paul Griffin 0.6 Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Paul Griffin 0.6 Lauri Markkanen -

Totals Stats

Total Points Paul Griffin 57 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Rebounds Paul Griffin 55 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Assists Paul Griffin 35 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Steals Paul Griffin 6 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Blocks Paul Griffin 6 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Games Paul Griffin 10 Lauri Markkanen 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Paul Griffin .553 Lauri Markkanen -

3-Point Percentage Paul Griffin - * Lauri Markkanen -

Free Throw Percentage Paul Griffin .577 Lauri Markkanen -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Paul Griffin 6.7 (1980) Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Paul Griffin 5.7 (1981) Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Paul Griffin 4.1 (1981) Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Paul Griffin 0.9 (1981) Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Paul Griffin 0.7 (1981) Lauri Markkanen -

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.