Complete Stats Comparison of Lauri Markkanen and Chris Paul

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Lauri Markkanen and Chris Paul 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
Lauri Markkanen3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		1
(blocks)		9
seasons
Chris Paul2
(assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		21
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Lauri Markkanen0
0
0
Playoffs
Chris Paul5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Lauri Markkanen9
stats		3
stats		1
stat
Chris Paul3
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Lauri Markkanen2
stats		2
stats		0
stats
Chris Paul10
stats		12
stats		3
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 Chris Paul has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Lauri Markkanen has better averages in points (+1.9), field goals made (+0.4), 3-pointers made (+1.2), offensive rebounds (+0.8), defensive rebounds (+1.8), total rebounds (+2.7) and blocks (+0.3)
- Chris Paul has better averages in free throws made (+0.2), assists (+7.7) and steals (+1.3)
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- Chris Paul has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.9) and personal fouls (+0.4)
- Lauri Markkanen has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.4) and 3-pointers attempted (+3.2)
- Chris Paul has higher average in free throws attempted (+0.3)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Lauri Markkanen 18.7
+1.9
Chris Paul 16.8
Field Goals Made
Lauri Markkanen 6.4
+0.4
Chris Paul 6.0
Field Goals Attempted
Lauri Markkanen 14.1
+1.4
Chris Paul 12.7
3-Pointers Made
Lauri Markkanen 2.6
+1.2
Chris Paul 1.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Lauri Markkanen 6.9
+3.2
Chris Paul 3.7
Free Throws Made
Lauri Markkanen 3.3
Chris Paul 3.5
+0.2
Free Throws Attempted
Lauri Markkanen 3.8
Chris Paul 4.1
+0.3
Offensive Rebounds
Lauri Markkanen 1.4
+0.8
Chris Paul 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Lauri Markkanen 5.6
+1.8
Chris Paul 3.8
Total Rebounds
Lauri Markkanen 7.1
+2.7
Chris Paul 4.4
Assists
Lauri Markkanen 1.5
Chris Paul 9.2
+7.7
Steals
Lauri Markkanen 0.7
Chris Paul 2.0
+1.3
Blocks
Lauri Markkanen 0.5
+0.3
Chris Paul 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Lauri Markkanen 1.4
Chris Paul 2.3
+0.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Lauri Markkanen 1.9
Chris Paul 2.3
+0.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Lauri Markkanen has more blocks (+8)
- Chris Paul played more years (+12) and games (+898), and has more points (+14,250), field goals made (+5,138), 3-pointers made (+662), free throws made (+3,312), offensive rebounds (+119), defensive rebounds (+2,542), total rebounds (+2,661), assists (+11,851) and steals (+2,396)
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- Chris Paul has more turnovers (+2,458) and personal fouls (+2,329)
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- Chris Paul has more field goals attempted (+10,771), 3-pointers attempted (+1,801) and free throws attempted (+3,805)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Lauri Markkanen 9
Chris Paul 21
+12
Games
Lauri Markkanen 472
Chris Paul 1,370
+898
Points
Lauri Markkanen 8,808
Chris Paul 23,058
+14,250
Field Goals Made
Lauri Markkanen 3,027
Chris Paul 8,165
+5,138
Field Goals Attempted
Lauri Markkanen 6,637
Chris Paul 17,408
+10,771
3-Pointers Made
Lauri Markkanen 1,208
Chris Paul 1,870
+662
3-Pointers Attempted
Lauri Markkanen 3,258
Chris Paul 5,059
+1,801
Free Throws Made
Lauri Markkanen 1,546
Chris Paul 4,858
+3,312
Free Throws Attempted
Lauri Markkanen 1,776
Chris Paul 5,581
+3,805
Offensive Rebounds
Lauri Markkanen 679
Chris Paul 798
+119
Defensive Rebounds
Lauri Markkanen 2,666
Chris Paul 5,208
+2,542
Total Rebounds
Lauri Markkanen 3,345
Chris Paul 6,006
+2,661
Assists
Lauri Markkanen 701
Chris Paul 12,552
+11,851
Steals
Lauri Markkanen 332
Chris Paul 2,728
+2,396
Blocks
Lauri Markkanen 230
+8
Chris Paul 222
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Lauri Markkanen 651
Chris Paul 3,109
+2,458
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Lauri Markkanen 879
Chris Paul 3,208
+2,329

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Lauri Markkanen has better 3-point percentage while Chris Paul has better field goal percentage. They are tied in free throw percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Lauri Markkanen 45.6%
Chris Paul 46.9%
+1.3
3-Point Percentage
Lauri Markkanen 37.1%
+0.1
Chris Paul 37.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Lauri Markkanen 87.0%
Chris Paul 87.0%

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?

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- Chris Paul has better averages in points (+20.0), field goals made (+7.4), 3-pointers made (+1.6), free throws made (+3.5), offensive rebounds (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+4.2), total rebounds (+4.9), assists (+8.3), steals (+1.9) and blocks (+0.2)
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- Chris Paul has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.5) and personal fouls (+2.9)
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- Chris Paul has higher averages in field goals attempted (+15.3), 3-pointers attempted (+4.4) and free throws attempted (+4.1)

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?

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- Chris Paul played more years (+15) and games (+149), and has more points (+2,981), field goals made (+1,106), 3-pointers made (+244), free throws made (+525), offensive rebounds (+106), defensive rebounds (+624), total rebounds (+730), assists (+1,233), steals (+287) and blocks (+31)
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- Chris Paul has more turnovers (+377) and personal fouls (+437)
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- Chris Paul has more field goals attempted (+2,287), 3-pointers attempted (+654) and free throws attempted (+615)

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?

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- Chris Paul has field goal percentage (+48.4), 3-point percentage (+37.3) and free throw percentage (+85.4)
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