Walter Dukes vs. Lauri Markkanen Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lauri Markkanen and Walter Dukes 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
Walter Dukes: 1955-56 to 1962-63
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Walter Dukes 0 Lauri Markkanen 0

NBA Seasons Walter Dukes 8 Lauri Markkanen 9

Playoffs Played Walter Dukes 7 Lauri Markkanen 0

All-Star Games Walter Dukes 2 Lauri Markkanen 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Walter Dukes 10.4 Lauri Markkanen 18.7

Rebounds Per Game Walter Dukes 11.3 Lauri Markkanen 7.1

Assists Per Game Walter Dukes 1.1 Lauri Markkanen 1.5

Steals Per Game Walter Dukes - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 0.7

Blocks Per Game Walter Dukes - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Walter Dukes 5,765 Lauri Markkanen 8,867

Total Rebounds Walter Dukes 6,223 Lauri Markkanen 3,370

Total Assists Walter Dukes 608 Lauri Markkanen 708

Total Steals Walter Dukes - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 337

Total Blocks Walter Dukes - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 232

Total Games Walter Dukes 553 Lauri Markkanen 474

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Walter Dukes .369 Lauri Markkanen .456

3-Point Percentage Walter Dukes - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen .370

Free Throw Percentage Walter Dukes .700 Lauri Markkanen .870

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Walter Dukes 15.2 (1960) Lauri Markkanen 27.8 (2026)

Rebounds Per Game Walter Dukes 14.1 (1961) Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019)

Assists Per Game Walter Dukes 1.9 (1961) Lauri Markkanen 2.1 (2026)

Steals Per Game Walter Dukes - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 1.0 (2026)

Blocks Per Game Walter Dukes - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Walter Dukes 12.8 Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Walter Dukes 12.3 Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Walter Dukes 1.5 Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Walter Dukes - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Walter Dukes - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Totals Stats

Total Points Walter Dukes 447 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Rebounds Walter Dukes 432 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Assists Walter Dukes 51 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Steals Walter Dukes - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Total Blocks Walter Dukes - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Total Games Walter Dukes 35 Lauri Markkanen 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Walter Dukes .416 Lauri Markkanen -

3-Point Percentage Walter Dukes - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Free Throw Percentage Walter Dukes .711 Lauri Markkanen -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Walter Dukes 24.0 (1960) Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Walter Dukes 16.5 (1960) Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Walter Dukes 2.4 (1962) Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Walter Dukes - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Walter Dukes - n/a ** Lauri Markkanen -

Notes: ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.