Complete Stats Comparison of Buddy Hield and Lauri Markkanen

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Buddy Hield 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
Buddy Hield2
(assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		10
seasons
Lauri Markkanen3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		9
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Buddy Hield5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		2
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
Buddy Hield3
stats		7
stats		1
stat
Lauri Markkanen9
stats		7
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Buddy Hield10
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, Lauri Markkanen has better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Buddy Hield has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Buddy Hield has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.3), assists (+1.0) and steals (+0.2)
- Lauri Markkanen has better averages in points (+3.9), field goals made (+1.1), free throws made (+2.2), offensive rebounds (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+2.4), total rebounds (+3.1) and blocks (+0.2)
- Buddy Hield has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.2) and personal fouls (+0.1)
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- Buddy Hield has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.5)
- Lauri Markkanen has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.7) and free throws attempted (+2.5)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Buddy Hield 14.8
Lauri Markkanen 18.7
+3.9
Field Goals Made
Buddy Hield 5.3
Lauri Markkanen 6.4
+1.1
Field Goals Attempted
Buddy Hield 12.4
Lauri Markkanen 14.1
+1.7
3-Pointers Made
Buddy Hield 2.9
+0.3
Lauri Markkanen 2.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Buddy Hield 7.4
+0.5
Lauri Markkanen 6.9
Free Throws Made
Buddy Hield 1.1
Lauri Markkanen 3.3
+2.2
Free Throws Attempted
Buddy Hield 1.3
Lauri Markkanen 3.8
+2.5
Offensive Rebounds
Buddy Hield 0.7
Lauri Markkanen 1.4
+0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Buddy Hield 3.3
Lauri Markkanen 5.7
+2.4
Total Rebounds
Buddy Hield 4.0
Lauri Markkanen 7.1
+3.1
Assists
Buddy Hield 2.5
+1.0
Lauri Markkanen 1.5
Steals
Buddy Hield 0.9
+0.2
Lauri Markkanen 0.7
Blocks
Buddy Hield 0.3
Lauri Markkanen 0.5
+0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Buddy Hield 1.6
+0.2
Lauri Markkanen 1.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Buddy Hield 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, Buddy Hield has more total points, assists and steals while Lauri Markkanen has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Buddy Hield played more years (+1) and games (+268), and has more points (+2,085), field goals made (+921), 3-pointers made (+956), assists (+1,111) and steals (+300)
- Lauri Markkanen has more free throws made (+713), offensive rebounds (+136), defensive rebounds (+229), total rebounds (+365) and blocks (+3)
- Buddy Hield has more turnovers (+529) and personal fouls (+599)
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- Buddy Hield has more field goals attempted (+2,500) and 3-pointers attempted (+2,211)
- Lauri Markkanen has more free throws attempted (+808)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Buddy Hield 10
+1
Lauri Markkanen 9
Games
Buddy Hield 742
+268
Lauri Markkanen 474
Points
Buddy Hield 10,952
+2,085
Lauri Markkanen 8,867
Field Goals Made
Buddy Hield 3,968
+921
Lauri Markkanen 3,047
Field Goals Attempted
Buddy Hield 9,182
+2,500
Lauri Markkanen 6,682
3-Pointers Made
Buddy Hield 2,168
+956
Lauri Markkanen 1,212
3-Pointers Attempted
Buddy Hield 5,485
+2,211
Lauri Markkanen 3,274
Free Throws Made
Buddy Hield 848
Lauri Markkanen 1,561
+713
Free Throws Attempted
Buddy Hield 987
Lauri Markkanen 1,795
+808
Offensive Rebounds
Buddy Hield 546
Lauri Markkanen 682
+136
Defensive Rebounds
Buddy Hield 2,459
Lauri Markkanen 2,688
+229
Total Rebounds
Buddy Hield 3,005
Lauri Markkanen 3,370
+365
Assists
Buddy Hield 1,819
+1,111
Lauri Markkanen 708
Steals
Buddy Hield 637
+300
Lauri Markkanen 337
Blocks
Buddy Hield 229
Lauri Markkanen 232
+3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Buddy Hield 1,186
+529
Lauri Markkanen 657
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Buddy Hield 1,484
+599
Lauri Markkanen 885

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 Buddy Hield has better 3-point percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Buddy Hield 43.2%
Lauri Markkanen 45.6%
+2.4
3-Point Percentage
Buddy Hield 39.5%
+2.5
Lauri Markkanen 37.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Buddy Hield 85.9%
Lauri Markkanen 87.0%
+1.1

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?

- Buddy Hield has better averages in points (+10.8), field goals made (+3.7), 3-pointers made (+2.4), free throws made (+0.9), offensive rebounds (+1.3), defensive rebounds (+1.7), total rebounds (+2.9), assists (+1.4), steals (+0.9) and blocks (+0.4)
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- Buddy Hield has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.9) and personal fouls (+1.8)
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- Buddy Hield has higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.9), 3-pointers attempted (+5.6) and free throws attempted (+1.0)
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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?

- Buddy Hield played more years (+2) and games (+16), and has more points (+172), field goals made (+59), 3-pointers made (+39), free throws made (+15), offensive rebounds (+20), defensive rebounds (+27), total rebounds (+47), assists (+23), steals (+14) and blocks (+6)
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- Buddy Hield has more turnovers (+15) and personal fouls (+28)
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- Buddy Hield has more field goals attempted (+142), 3-pointers attempted (+90) and free throws attempted (+16)
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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?

- Buddy Hield has field goal percentage (+41.5), 3-point percentage (+43.3) and free throw percentage (+93.8)
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