Complete Stats Comparison of Lauri Markkanen and Drazen Petrovic

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Lauri Markkanen and Drazen Petrovic 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 / Scoring / Stats / Stats Rankings

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)
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
9
seasons
Drazen Petrovic2
(assists, steals)
0
4
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
Drazen Petrovic4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
3
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Lauri Markkanen10
stats
12
stats
1
stat
Drazen Petrovic2
stats
2
stats
2
stats
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
Drazen Petrovic9
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 Drazen Petrovic has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Lauri Markkanen has better averages in points (+3.3), field goals made (+0.5), 3-pointers made (+1.7), free throws made (+0.6), offensive rebounds (+0.6), defensive rebounds (+4.2), total rebounds (+4.8) and blocks (+0.4)
- Drazen Petrovic has better averages in assists (+0.9) and steals (+0.2)
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- Drazen Petrovic has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.7) and personal fouls (+0.7)
- Lauri Markkanen has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.5), 3-pointers attempted (+4.9) and free throws attempted (+0.5)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Lauri Markkanen 18.7
+3.3
Drazen Petrovic 15.4
Field Goals Made
Lauri Markkanen 6.4
+0.5
Drazen Petrovic 5.9
Field Goals Attempted
Lauri Markkanen 14.1
+2.5
Drazen Petrovic 11.6
Lauri Markkanen 2.6
+1.7
Drazen Petrovic 0.9
3-Pointers Attempted
Lauri Markkanen 6.9
+4.9
Drazen Petrovic 2.0
Free Throws Made
Lauri Markkanen 3.3
+0.6
Drazen Petrovic 2.7
Free Throws Attempted
Lauri Markkanen 3.8
+0.5
Drazen Petrovic 3.3
Offensive Rebounds
Lauri Markkanen 1.4
+0.6
Drazen Petrovic 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Lauri Markkanen 5.7
+4.2
Drazen Petrovic 1.5
Lauri Markkanen 7.1
+4.8
Drazen Petrovic 2.3
Lauri Markkanen 1.5
Drazen Petrovic 2.4
+0.9
Lauri Markkanen 0.7
Drazen Petrovic 0.9
+0.2
Lauri Markkanen 0.5
+0.4
Drazen Petrovic 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Lauri Markkanen 1.4
Drazen Petrovic 2.1
+0.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Lauri Markkanen 1.9
Drazen Petrovic 2.6
+0.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Lauri Markkanen has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Drazen Petrovic.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Lauri Markkanen played more years (+5) and games (+183), and has more points (+4,373), field goals made (+1,331), 3-pointers made (+956), free throws made (+755), offensive rebounds (+440), defensive rebounds (+2,245), total rebounds (+2,685), assists (+2), steals (+68) and blocks (+204)
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- Lauri Markkanen has more turnovers (+60) and personal fouls (+131)
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- Lauri Markkanen has more field goals attempted (+3,290), 3-pointers attempted (+2,685) and free throws attempted (+837)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Lauri Markkanen 9
+5
Drazen Petrovic 4
Lauri Markkanen 473
+183
Drazen Petrovic 290
Lauri Markkanen 8,834
+4,373
Drazen Petrovic 4,461
Field Goals Made
Lauri Markkanen 3,036
+1,331
Drazen Petrovic 1,705
Field Goals Attempted
Lauri Markkanen 6,659
+3,290
Drazen Petrovic 3,369
Lauri Markkanen 1,211
+956
Drazen Petrovic 255
3-Pointers Attempted
Lauri Markkanen 3,268
+2,685
Drazen Petrovic 583
Free Throws Made
Lauri Markkanen 1,551
+755
Drazen Petrovic 796
Free Throws Attempted
Lauri Markkanen 1,783
+837
Drazen Petrovic 946
Offensive Rebounds
Lauri Markkanen 680
+440
Drazen Petrovic 240
Defensive Rebounds
Lauri Markkanen 2,674
+2,245
Drazen Petrovic 429
Lauri Markkanen 3,354
+2,685
Drazen Petrovic 669
Lauri Markkanen 703
+2
Drazen Petrovic 701
Lauri Markkanen 333
+68
Drazen Petrovic 265
Lauri Markkanen 231
+204
Drazen Petrovic 27
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Lauri Markkanen 656
+60
Drazen Petrovic 596
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Lauri Markkanen 882
+131
Drazen Petrovic 751

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Lauri Markkanen 45.6%
Drazen Petrovic 50.6%
+5.0
3-Point Percentage
Lauri Markkanen 37.1%
Drazen Petrovic 43.7%
+6.6
Free Throw Percentage
Lauri Markkanen 87.0%
+2.9
Drazen Petrovic 84.1%

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?

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- Drazen Petrovic has better averages in points (+10.2), field goals made (+4.1), 3-pointers made (+0.4), free throws made (+1.7), offensive rebounds (+0.6), defensive rebounds (+1.2), total rebounds (+1.8), assists (+1.4) and steals (+0.4)
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- Drazen Petrovic has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.7) and personal fouls (+2.3)
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- Drazen Petrovic has higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.7), 3-pointers attempted (+1.2) and free throws attempted (+2.4)

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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- Drazen Petrovic played more years (+3) and games (+29), and has more points (+297), field goals made (+119), 3-pointers made (+11), free throws made (+48), offensive rebounds (+16), defensive rebounds (+35), total rebounds (+51), assists (+42), steals (+12) and blocks (+1)
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- Drazen Petrovic has more turnovers (+50) and personal fouls (+68)
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- Drazen Petrovic has more field goals attempted (+251), 3-pointers attempted (+34) and free throws attempted (+69)

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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- Drazen Petrovic has field goal percentage (+47.4), 3-point percentage (+32.4) and free throw percentage (+69.6)