Rodney Buford vs. Lauri Markkanen Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lauri Markkanen and Rodney Buford 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

Rodney Buford

vs.

Lauri Markkanen

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Rodney Buford: 1999-00 to 2004-05
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Rodney Buford 0 Lauri Markkanen 0

NBA Seasons Rodney Buford 5 Lauri Markkanen 7

Playoffs Played Rodney Buford 4 Lauri Markkanen 0

All-Star Games Rodney Buford 0 Lauri Markkanen 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Rodney Buford 6.4 Lauri Markkanen 18.1

Rebounds Per Game Rodney Buford 2.6 Lauri Markkanen 7.3

Assists Per Game Rodney Buford 0.8 Lauri Markkanen 1.5

Steals Per Game Rodney Buford 0.5 Lauri Markkanen 0.7

Blocks Per Game Rodney Buford 0.1 Lauri Markkanen 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Rodney Buford 1,472 Lauri Markkanen 7,308

Total Rebounds Rodney Buford 598 Lauri Markkanen 2,923

Total Assists Rodney Buford 179 Lauri Markkanen 587

Total Steals Rodney Buford 115 Lauri Markkanen 281

Total Blocks Rodney Buford 31 Lauri Markkanen 205

Total Games Rodney Buford 230 Lauri Markkanen 403

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Rodney Buford .412 Lauri Markkanen .459

3-Point Percentage Rodney Buford .300 Lauri Markkanen .375

Free Throw Percentage Rodney Buford .758 Lauri Markkanen .866

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Rodney Buford 9.4 (2002) Lauri Markkanen 25.6 (2023)

Rebounds Per Game Rodney Buford 4.3 (2002) Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019)

Assists Per Game Rodney Buford 1.1 (2002) Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2024)

Steals Per Game Rodney Buford 0.7 (2002) Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Rodney Buford 0.2 (2000) Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Rodney Buford 1.8 Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Rodney Buford 0.8 Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Rodney Buford 0.3 Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Rodney Buford 0.3 Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Rodney Buford 0.0 Lauri Markkanen -

Totals Stats

Total Points Rodney Buford 44 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Rebounds Rodney Buford 18 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Assists Rodney Buford 7 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Steals Rodney Buford 6 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Blocks Rodney Buford 1 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Games Rodney Buford 24 Lauri Markkanen 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Rodney Buford .386 Lauri Markkanen -

3-Point Percentage Rodney Buford .455 Lauri Markkanen -

Free Throw Percentage Rodney Buford .833 Lauri Markkanen -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Rodney Buford 11.0 (2000) Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Rodney Buford 1.0 (2004) Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Rodney Buford 1.0 (2000) Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Rodney Buford 0.4 (2004) Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Rodney Buford 0.1 (2001) Lauri Markkanen -