Wilt Chamberlain vs. Lauri Markkanen Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lauri Markkanen and Wilt Chamberlain 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
2023-24
Wilt Chamberlain:
1959-60 to 1972-73
Lauri Markkanen:
2017-18 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Wilt Chamberlain2
Lauri Markkanen0
Wilt Chamberlain14
Lauri Markkanen7
Wilt Chamberlain13
Lauri Markkanen0
Wilt Chamberlain13
Lauri Markkanen1

Honors and Awards

Wilt Chamberlain4
Lauri Markkanen0
Wilt Chamberlain1 *
Lauri Markkanen0
Wilt Chamberlain7
Lauri Markkanen0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Wilt Chamberlain10
Lauri Markkanen0
Wilt Chamberlain2 *
Lauri Markkanen0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Wilt Chamberlain2
Lauri Markkanen0
Wilt Chamberlain7
Lauri Markkanen0
Wilt Chamberlain11
Lauri Markkanen0
Wilt Chamberlain1
Lauri Markkanen0
Wilt Chamberlain1
Lauri Markkanen0
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 30.1
Lauri Markkanen 18.1

Wilt Chamberlain 22.9
Lauri Markkanen 7.3

Wilt Chamberlain 4.4
Lauri Markkanen 1.5

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Lauri Markkanen 0.7

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Lauri Markkanen 0.5

Totals Stats

Wilt Chamberlain 31,419
Lauri Markkanen 7,308

Wilt Chamberlain 23,924
Lauri Markkanen 2,923

Wilt Chamberlain 4,643
Lauri Markkanen 587

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Lauri Markkanen 281

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Lauri Markkanen 205

Wilt Chamberlain 1,045
Lauri Markkanen 403

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain .540
Lauri Markkanen .459

3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Lauri Markkanen .375

Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain .511
Lauri Markkanen .866

Best Season (no game minimum)

Wilt Chamberlain 50.4
(1962)
Lauri Markkanen 25.6
(2023)

Wilt Chamberlain 27.2
(1961)
Lauri Markkanen 9.0
(2019)

Wilt Chamberlain 8.6
(1968)
Lauri Markkanen 2.0
(2024)

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Lauri Markkanen 0.9
(2024)

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Lauri Markkanen 0.6
(2019)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 22.5
Lauri Markkanen -

Wilt Chamberlain 24.5
Lauri Markkanen -

Wilt Chamberlain 4.2
Lauri Markkanen -

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Lauri Markkanen -

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Lauri Markkanen -

Totals Stats

Wilt Chamberlain 3,607
Lauri Markkanen -

Wilt Chamberlain 3,913
Lauri Markkanen -

Wilt Chamberlain 673
Lauri Markkanen -

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Lauri Markkanen -

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Lauri Markkanen -

Wilt Chamberlain 160
Lauri Markkanen 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain .522
Lauri Markkanen -

3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Lauri Markkanen -

Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain .465
Lauri Markkanen -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Wilt Chamberlain 37.0
(1961)
Lauri Markkanen -

Wilt Chamberlain 30.2
(1966)
Lauri Markkanen -

Wilt Chamberlain 9.0
(1967)
Lauri Markkanen -

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Lauri Markkanen -

Wilt Chamberlain -
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.