Lauri Markkanen vs. Michael Porter Jr.: NBA Rankings Comparison
The ultimate statistical showdown: compare Lauri Markkanen and Michael Porter Jr. 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 Michael Porter Jr., with 7 seasons played from 2020 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, and 3-pointers made as a bonus) 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. Michael Porter Jr. | ||||
Career Totals |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Lauri Markkanen | Michael Porter Jr. | Lauri Markkanen | Michael Porter Jr. | |
| Points | +300th | +300th | DNP | 258th |
| Rebounds | +300th | +300th | DNP | 198th |
| Assists | +300th | +300th | DNP | +300th |
| Steals | +300th | +300th | DNP | 292nd |
| Blocks | +300th | +300th | DNP | 272nd |
| 3-Pointers Made | 109th | 209th | DNP | 53rd |
| Years | 9 | 7 | 0 | 5 |
Lauri Markkanen vs. Michael Porter Jr. | ||||
Career Per Game |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Lauri Markkanen | Michael Porter Jr. | Lauri Markkanen | Michael Porter Jr. | |
| Points | 113rd | -- | DNP | +300th |
| Rebounds | 223rd | -- | DNP | 237th |
| Assists | +300th | -- | DNP | +300th |
| Steals | +300th | -- | DNP | +300th |
| Blocks | +300th | -- | DNP | +300th |
| 3-Pointers Made | 17th | 21st | DNP | 37th |
Note: the season per game rankings on this page respect the minimums usually applied by the NBA for all-time leaders: 400 games with some exceptions for some stats; for the Playoffs a minimum of 3 games is used.
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Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Lauri Markkanen | Michael Porter Jr. | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | +300th | +300th | 8,867 vs. 6,162 | 2,705 | |
| Rebounds | +300th | +300th | 3,370 vs. 2,369 | 1,001 | |
| Assists | +300th | +300th | 708 vs. 556 | 152 | |
| Steals | +300th | +300th | 337 vs. 224 | 113 | |
| Blocks | +300th | +300th | 232 vs. 206 | 26 | |
| Offensive Rebounds | +300th | +300th | 682 vs. 500 | 182 | |
| Defensive Rebounds | +300th | +300th | 2,688 vs. 1,869 | 819 | |
| Field Goals Made | +300th | +300th | 3,047 vs. 2,325 | 722 | |
| Field Goals Attempted | +300th | +300th | 6,682 vs. 4,657 | 2,025 | |
| 3-Pointers Made | 109th | 209th | 100 | 1,212 vs. 923 | 289 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 109th | 244th | 135 | 3,274 vs. 2,276 | 998 |
| Free Throws Made | +300th | +300th | 1,561 vs. 589 | 972 | |
| Free Throws Attempted | +300th | +300th | 1,795 vs. 738 | 1,057 | |
Games and Years: | Lauri Markkanen | Michael Porter Jr. | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | +300th | +300th | 474 vs. 367 | 107 | |
| Seasons | +300th | +300th | 9 vs. 7 | 2 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Lauri Markkanen | Michael Porter Jr. | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 139th | - | 6 vs. 0 | 6 | |
| 50+ point games | 76th | - | 1 vs. 0 | 1 | |
| 60+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Lauri Markkanen | Michael Porter Jr. | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | DNP | 258th | 0 vs. 974 | 974 | |
| Rebounds | DNP | 198th | 0 vs. 510 | 510 | |
| Assists | DNP | +300th | 0 vs. 82 | 82 | |
| Steals | DNP | 292nd | 0 vs. 54 | 54 | |
| Blocks | DNP | 272nd | 0 vs. 36 | 36 | |
| Offensive Rebounds | DNP | +300th | 0 vs. 75 | 75 | |
| Defensive Rebounds | DNP | 113rd | 0 vs. 435 | 435 | |
| Field Goals Made | DNP | 265th | 0 vs. 356 | 356 | |
| Field Goals Attempted | DNP | 270th | 0 vs. 799 | 799 | |
| 3-Pointers Made | DNP | 53rd | 0 vs. 166 | 166 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | DNP | 53rd | 0 vs. 444 | 444 | |
| Free Throws Made | DNP | +300th | 0 vs. 96 | 96 | |
| Free Throws Attempted | DNP | +300th | 0 vs. 125 | 125 | |
Games and Years: | Lauri Markkanen | Michael Porter Jr. | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | DNP | +300th | 0 vs. 75 | 75 | |
| Playoffs | DNP | +300th | 0 vs. 5 | 5 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Lauri Markkanen | Michael Porter Jr. | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | DNP | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Lauri Markkanen | Michael Porter Jr. | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 113rd | -- | 18.71 vs. 16.79 | 1.92 | |
| Rebounds per game | 223rd | -- | 7.11 vs. 6.46 | 0.65 | |
| Assists per game | +300th | -- | 1.49 vs. 1.51 | 0.02 | |
| Steals per game | +300th | -- | 0.71 vs. 0.61 | 0.10 | |
| Blocks per game | +300th | -- | 0.49 vs. 0.56 | 0.07 | |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | +300th | -- | 1.44 vs. 1.36 | 0.08 | |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 101st | -- | 5.67 vs. 5.09 | 0.58 | |
| Field Goals Made per game | 187th | -- | 6.43 vs. 6.34 | 0.09 | |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 180th | -- | 14.10 vs. 12.69 | 1.41 | |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 17th | 21st | 4 | 2.56 vs. 2.51 | 0.04 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 13th | -- | 6.91 vs. 6.20 | 0.71 | |
| Free Throws Made per game | 218th | -- | 3.29 vs. 1.60 | 1.69 | |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | +300th | -- | 3.79 vs. 2.01 | 1.78 | |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Lauri Markkanen | Michael Porter Jr. | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | DNP | +300th | 0.00 vs. 12.99 | 12.99 | |
| Rebounds per game | DNP | 237th | 0.00 vs. 6.80 | 6.80 | |
| Assists per game | DNP | +300th | 0.00 vs. 1.09 | 1.09 | |
| Steals per game | DNP | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.72 | 0.72 | |
| Blocks per game | DNP | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.48 | 0.48 | |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | DNP | +300th | 0.00 vs. 1.00 | 1.00 | |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | DNP | 102nd | 0.00 vs. 5.80 | 5.80 | |
| Field Goals Made per game | DNP | +300th | 0.00 vs. 4.75 | 4.75 | |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | DNP | +300th | 0.00 vs. 10.65 | 10.65 | |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | DNP | 37th | 0.00 vs. 2.21 | 2.21 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | DNP | 43rd | 0.00 vs. 5.92 | 5.92 | |
| Free Throws Made per game | DNP | +300th | 0.00 vs. 1.28 | 1.28 | |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | DNP | +300th | 0.00 vs. 1.67 | 1.67 | |
Note: Even if they don't have the minimum of 400 season games, the players are also included in the all-time rankings in some stats if they reach certain thresholds: 10,000 points; 4,000 rebounds; 2,000 assists; 625 steals; 500 blocks; 250 3-pointers made.