Complete Stats Comparison of Alex Caruso and Lauri Markkanen

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Alex Caruso and Lauri Markkanen during their NBA careers. First we show you a summary of who had better numbers on each statistical category and then we compare in detail the performance of each of these stars in the regular season and the Playoffs, both in total stats and averages per game.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Scoring / Stats / Stats Rankings / Games against each other

This in-depth comparison includes all the numbers, if you prefer a simplified version of this analysis with only the basic statistics, you will find it at the career comparison of these two NBA stars.

On this page we compare:

Who has better stats? Main stats / All stats
Regular Season: Averages / Totals / Pecentages
Playoffs: Averages / Totals / Pecentages

Main Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Alex Caruso2
(assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		9
seasons
Lauri Markkanen2
(points, rebounds)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		9
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Alex Caruso5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		4
Playoffs
Lauri Markkanen0
0
0
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Alex Caruso3
stats		4
stats		1
stat
Lauri Markkanen8
stats		9
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Alex Caruso10
stats		12
stats		3
stats
Lauri Markkanen2
stats		2
stats		0
stats

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- For turnovers and personal fouls, lower numbers are better.

- Field goal, free-throw and three-point attempts are not included on these tables since it can't be said that higher is better.

Now, lets compare all their stats in detail, one by one...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Alex Caruso has better averages in assists and steals while Lauri Markkanen has better averages in points and rebounds. They are tied in blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Alex Caruso has better averages in assists (+1.3) and steals (+0.6)
- Lauri Markkanen has better averages in points (+11.8), field goals made (+4.0), 3-pointers made (+1.6), free throws made (+2.3), offensive rebounds (+0.8), defensive rebounds (+3.3) and total rebounds (+4.2)
- Alex Caruso has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- Lauri Markkanen has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.2)
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- Lauri Markkanen has higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.6), 3-pointers attempted (+4.2) and free throws attempted (+2.5)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Alex Caruso 6.8
Lauri Markkanen 18.6
+11.8
Field Goals Made
Alex Caruso 2.4
Lauri Markkanen 6.4
+4.0
Field Goals Attempted
Alex Caruso 5.5
Lauri Markkanen 14.1
+8.6
3-Pointers Made
Alex Caruso 1.0
Lauri Markkanen 2.6
+1.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Alex Caruso 2.7
Lauri Markkanen 6.9
+4.2
Free Throws Made
Alex Caruso 1.0
Lauri Markkanen 3.3
+2.3
Free Throws Attempted
Alex Caruso 1.3
Lauri Markkanen 3.8
+2.5
Offensive Rebounds
Alex Caruso 0.6
Lauri Markkanen 1.4
+0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Alex Caruso 2.3
Lauri Markkanen 5.6
+3.3
Total Rebounds
Alex Caruso 2.9
Lauri Markkanen 7.1
+4.2
Assists
Alex Caruso 2.8
+1.3
Lauri Markkanen 1.5
Steals
Alex Caruso 1.3
+0.6
Lauri Markkanen 0.7
Blocks
Alex Caruso 0.5
Lauri Markkanen 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Alex Caruso 1.2
Lauri Markkanen 1.4
+0.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Alex Caruso 2.0
+0.1
Lauri Markkanen 1.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Lauri Markkanen has more total points, rebounds and blocks while Alex Caruso has more total assists and steals.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Alex Caruso has more assists (+518) and steals (+249)
- Lauri Markkanen played more games (+38) and has more points (+5,818), field goals made (+1,976), 3-pointers made (+762), free throws made (+1,104), offensive rebounds (+411), defensive rebounds (+1,680), total rebounds (+2,091) and blocks (+12)
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- Lauri Markkanen has more turnovers (+149) and personal fouls (+1)
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- Lauri Markkanen has more field goals attempted (+4,249), 3-pointers attempted (+2,069) and free throws attempted (+1,197)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Alex Caruso 9
Lauri Markkanen 9
Games
Alex Caruso 432
Lauri Markkanen 470
+38
Points
Alex Caruso 2,942
Lauri Markkanen 8,760
+5,818
Field Goals Made
Alex Caruso 1,035
Lauri Markkanen 3,011
+1,976
Field Goals Attempted
Alex Caruso 2,357
Lauri Markkanen 6,606
+4,249
3-Pointers Made
Alex Caruso 442
Lauri Markkanen 1,204
+762
3-Pointers Attempted
Alex Caruso 1,178
Lauri Markkanen 3,247
+2,069
Free Throws Made
Alex Caruso 430
Lauri Markkanen 1,534
+1,104
Free Throws Attempted
Alex Caruso 567
Lauri Markkanen 1,764
+1,197
Offensive Rebounds
Alex Caruso 263
Lauri Markkanen 674
+411
Defensive Rebounds
Alex Caruso 974
Lauri Markkanen 2,654
+1,680
Total Rebounds
Alex Caruso 1,237
Lauri Markkanen 3,328
+2,091
Assists
Alex Caruso 1,216
+518
Lauri Markkanen 698
Steals
Alex Caruso 581
+249
Lauri Markkanen 332
Blocks
Alex Caruso 218
Lauri Markkanen 230
+12
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Alex Caruso 501
Lauri Markkanen 650
+149
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Alex Caruso 877
Lauri Markkanen 878
+1

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Lauri Markkanen has better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Alex Caruso has better 3-point percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Alex Caruso 43.9%
Lauri Markkanen 45.6%
+1.7
3-Point Percentage
Alex Caruso 37.5%
+0.4
Lauri Markkanen 37.1%
Free Throw Percentage
Alex Caruso 75.8%
Lauri Markkanen 87.0%
+11.2

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLauri Markkanen didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Alex Caruso has better averages in points (+7.6), field goals made (+2.6), 3-pointers made (+1.2), free throws made (+1.1), offensive rebounds (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+1.7), total rebounds (+2.4), assists (+2.4), steals (+1.4) and blocks (+0.6)
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- Alex Caruso has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.1) and personal fouls (+2.6)
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- Alex Caruso has higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.2), 3-pointers attempted (+3.4) and free throws attempted (+1.3)
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Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLauri Markkanen didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Alex Caruso played more years (+4) and games (+54), and has more points (+409), field goals made (+143), 3-pointers made (+66), free throws made (+57), offensive rebounds (+36), defensive rebounds (+93), total rebounds (+129), assists (+130), steals (+74) and blocks (+33)
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- Alex Caruso has more turnovers (+58) and personal fouls (+141)
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- Alex Caruso has more field goals attempted (+334), 3-pointers attempted (+186) and free throws attempted (+71)
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Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLauri Markkanen didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher percentages in the Playoffs?

- Alex Caruso has field goal percentage (+42.8), 3-point percentage (+35.5) and free throw percentage (+80.3)
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