Lauri Markkanen vs. Chris Paul: NBA Rankings Comparison
The ultimate statistical showdown: compare Lauri Markkanen and Chris Paul all-time NBA rankings. Explore their historical standing across total and per-game stats, regular season and playoffs. Who ranks higher?
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This in-depth analysis goes beyond basic career numbers to provide an unparalleled look at where Lauri Markkanen, with a career spanning 9 seasons from 2018 to 2026, and Chris Paul, with 21 seasons played from 2006 to 2026, stand among the league's historical elite.
Dive into a meticulous breakdown of their positions in every major statistical category—from scoring and rebounding to assists, steals, and blocks—across both regular season and their entire playoff careers. Our comprehensive tables offer side-by-side rankings, value comparisons, and key differences, ensuring you have all the definitive data to assess their historical impact.
First, review a concise summary of how they rank in NBA history in the main categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks) for both total and per-game stats, and below, you can then explore in detail all their stats and their historical rankings.
Lauri Markkanen vs. Chris Paul | ||||
Career Totals |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Lauri Markkanen | Chris Paul | Lauri Markkanen | Chris Paul | |
| Points | +300th | 36th | DNP | 31st |
| Rebounds | +300th | 193rd | DNP | 99th |
| Assists | +300th | 2nd | DNP | 5th |
| Steals | +300th | 2nd | DNP | 11th |
| Blocks | +300th | +300th | DNP | +300th |
| Years | 9 | 21 | 0 | 15 |
Lauri Markkanen vs. Chris Paul | ||||
Career Per Game |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Lauri Markkanen | Chris Paul | Lauri Markkanen | Chris Paul | |
| Points | 114th | 191st | DNP | 94th |
| Rebounds | 228th | +300th | DNP | +300th |
| Assists | +300th | 6th | DNP | 14th |
| Steals | +300th | 11th | DNP | 14th |
| Blocks | +300th | +300th | DNP | +300th |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Lauri Markkanen | Chris Paul | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | +300th | 36th | +264 | 8,808 vs. 23,058 | 14,250 |
| Rebounds | +300th | 193rd | +107 | 3,345 vs. 6,006 | 2,661 |
| Assists | +300th | 2nd | +298 | 701 vs. 12,552 | 11,851 |
| Steals | +300th | 2nd | +298 | 332 vs. 2,728 | 2,396 |
| Blocks | +300th | +300th | 230 vs. 222 | 8 | |
| Offensive Rebounds | +300th | +300th | 679 vs. 798 | 119 | |
| Defensive Rebounds | +300th | 82nd | +218 | 2,666 vs. 5,208 | 2,542 |
| Field Goals Made | +300th | 41st | +259 | 3,027 vs. 8,165 | 5,138 |
| Field Goals Attempted | +300th | 38th | +262 | 6,637 vs. 17,408 | 10,771 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 109th | 27th | 82 | 1,208 vs. 1,870 | 662 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 110th | 25th | 85 | 3,258 vs. 5,059 | 1,801 |
| Free Throws Made | +300th | 44th | +256 | 1,546 vs. 4,858 | 3,312 |
| Free Throws Attempted | +300th | 68th | +232 | 1,776 vs. 5,581 | 3,805 |
Games and Years: | Lauri Markkanen | Chris Paul | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | +300th | 15th | +285 | 472 vs. 1,370 | 898 |
| Seasons | +300th | 3rd | +297 | 9 vs. 21 | 12 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Lauri Markkanen | Chris Paul | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 139th | 121st | 18 | 6 vs. 8 | 2 |
| 50+ point games | 76th | - | 1 vs. 0 | 1 | |
| 60+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Lauri Markkanen | Chris Paul | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | DNP | 31st | 0 vs. 2,981 | 2,981 | |
| Rebounds | DNP | 99th | 0 vs. 730 | 730 | |
| Assists | DNP | 5th | 0 vs. 1,233 | 1,233 | |
| Steals | DNP | 11th | 0 vs. 287 | 287 | |
| Blocks | DNP | +300th | 0 vs. 31 | 31 | |
| Offensive Rebounds | DNP | 241st | 0 vs. 106 | 106 | |
| Defensive Rebounds | DNP | 60th | 0 vs. 624 | 624 | |
| Field Goals Made | DNP | 30th | 0 vs. 1,106 | 1,106 | |
| Field Goals Attempted | DNP | 32nd | 0 vs. 2,287 | 2,287 | |
| 3-Pointers Made | DNP | 21st | 0 vs. 244 | 244 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | DNP | 22nd | 0 vs. 654 | 654 | |
| Free Throws Made | DNP | 53rd | 0 vs. 525 | 525 | |
| Free Throws Attempted | DNP | 61st | 0 vs. 615 | 615 | |
Games and Years: | Lauri Markkanen | Chris Paul | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | DNP | 48th | 0 vs. 149 | 149 | |
| Playoffs | DNP | 17th | 0 vs. 15 | 15 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Lauri Markkanen | Chris Paul | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | DNP | 55th | 0 vs. 2 | 2 | |
| 50+ point games | DNP | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Lauri Markkanen | Chris Paul | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 114th | 191st | 77 | 18.66 vs. 16.83 | 1.83 |
| Rebounds per game | 228th | +300th | +72 | 7.09 vs. 4.38 | 2.70 |
| Assists per game | +300th | 6th | +294 | 1.49 vs. 9.16 | 7.68 |
| Steals per game | +300th | 11th | +289 | 0.70 vs. 1.99 | 1.29 |
| Blocks per game | +300th | +300th | 0.49 vs. 0.16 | 0.33 | |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | +300th | +300th | 1.44 vs. 0.58 | 0.86 | |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 101st | +300th | +199 | 5.65 vs. 3.80 | 1.85 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 186th | 243rd | 57 | 6.41 vs. 5.96 | 0.45 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 183rd | 262nd | 79 | 14.06 vs. 12.71 | 1.35 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 17th | 235th | 218 | 2.56 vs. 1.36 | 1.19 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 12th | 176th | 164 | 6.90 vs. 3.69 | 3.21 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 219th | 179th | 40 | 3.28 vs. 3.55 | 0.27 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | +300th | 249th | +51 | 3.76 vs. 4.07 | 0.31 |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Lauri Markkanen | Chris Paul | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | DNP | 94th | 0.00 vs. 20.01 | 20.01 | |
| Rebounds per game | DNP | +300th | 0.00 vs. 4.90 | 4.90 | |
| Assists per game | DNP | 14th | 0.00 vs. 8.28 | 8.28 | |
| Steals per game | DNP | 14th | 0.00 vs. 1.93 | 1.93 | |
| Blocks per game | DNP | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.21 | 0.21 | |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | DNP | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.71 | 0.71 | |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | DNP | 243rd | 0.00 vs. 4.19 | 4.19 | |
| Field Goals Made per game | DNP | 99th | 0.00 vs. 7.42 | 7.42 | |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | DNP | 133rd | 0.00 vs. 15.35 | 15.35 | |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | DNP | 120th | 0.00 vs. 1.64 | 1.64 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | DNP | 134th | 0.00 vs. 4.39 | 4.39 | |
| Free Throws Made per game | DNP | 229th | 0.00 vs. 3.52 | 3.52 | |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | DNP | 299th | 0.00 vs. 4.13 | 4.13 | |
Note: the per game rankings on this page respect the minimums usually applied by the NBA for all-time leaders, this is 400 games for regular season stats unless the player reached these thresholds before: 10,000 points; 4,000 rebounds; 2,000 assists; 625 steals; 500 blocks; 250 3-pointers made. Also a minimum of 3 games is applied here for the Playoffs.