Tom Boswell vs. Lauri Markkanen Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lauri Markkanen and Tom Boswell 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
Tom Boswell: 1975-76 to 1983-84
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Tom Boswell 1 Lauri Markkanen 0

NBA Seasons Tom Boswell 6 Lauri Markkanen 9

Playoffs Played Tom Boswell 4 Lauri Markkanen 0

All-Star Games Tom Boswell 0 Lauri Markkanen 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Tom Boswell 7.7 Lauri Markkanen 18.7

Rebounds Per Game Tom Boswell 4.7 Lauri Markkanen 7.1

Assists Per Game Tom Boswell 1.6 Lauri Markkanen 1.5

Steals Per Game Tom Boswell 0.4 Lauri Markkanen 0.7

Blocks Per Game Tom Boswell 0.3 Lauri Markkanen 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Tom Boswell 2,821 Lauri Markkanen 8,834

Total Rebounds Tom Boswell 1,709 Lauri Markkanen 3,354

Total Assists Tom Boswell 591 Lauri Markkanen 703

Total Steals Tom Boswell 142 Lauri Markkanen 333

Total Blocks Tom Boswell 111 Lauri Markkanen 231

Total Games Tom Boswell 366 Lauri Markkanen 473

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Tom Boswell .533 Lauri Markkanen .456

3-Point Percentage Tom Boswell .545 * Lauri Markkanen .371

Free Throw Percentage Tom Boswell .724 Lauri Markkanen .870

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Tom Boswell 11.4 (1980) Lauri Markkanen 27.6 (2026)

Rebounds Per Game Tom Boswell 6.8 (1979) Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019)

Assists Per Game Tom Boswell 3.1 (1979) Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2026)

Steals Per Game Tom Boswell 0.6 (1979) Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Tom Boswell 0.6 (1979) Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Tom Boswell 4.1 Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Tom Boswell 2.7 Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Tom Boswell 1.3 Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Tom Boswell 0.2 Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Tom Boswell 0.3 Lauri Markkanen -

Totals Stats

Total Points Tom Boswell 82 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Rebounds Tom Boswell 54 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Assists Tom Boswell 25 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Steals Tom Boswell 4 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Blocks Tom Boswell 6 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Games Tom Boswell 20 Lauri Markkanen 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Tom Boswell .559 Lauri Markkanen -

3-Point Percentage Tom Boswell - * Lauri Markkanen -

Free Throw Percentage Tom Boswell .667 Lauri Markkanen -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Tom Boswell 17.3 (1979) Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Tom Boswell 9.0 (1979) Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Tom Boswell 5.3 (1979) Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Tom Boswell 1.0 (1979) Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Tom Boswell 1.7 (1979) Lauri Markkanen -

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