Complete Stats Comparison of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Lauri Markkanen

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 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
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander4
(points, assists, steals, blocks)		4
(points, assists, steals, blocks)		8
seasons
Lauri Markkanen1
(rebounds)		1
(rebounds)		9
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander5
(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
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander6
stats		7
stats		1
stat
Lauri Markkanen6
stats		7
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander10
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, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points, assists, steals and blocks while Lauri Markkanen has better average in rebounds.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points (+6.1), field goals made (+2.2), free throws made (+2.9), assists (+3.7), steals (+0.7) and blocks (+0.3)
- Lauri Markkanen has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.2), offensive rebounds (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+1.6) and total rebounds (+2.3)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.9) and personal fouls (+0.3)
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- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.1) and free throws attempted (+3.4)
- Lauri Markkanen has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+3.1)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.8
+6.1
Lauri Markkanen 18.7
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8.6
+2.2
Lauri Markkanen 6.4
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 17.2
+3.1
Lauri Markkanen 14.1
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Lauri Markkanen 2.6
+1.2
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3.8
Lauri Markkanen 6.9
+3.1
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.2
+2.9
Lauri Markkanen 3.3
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.2
+3.4
Lauri Markkanen 3.8
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.7
Lauri Markkanen 1.4
+0.7
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.0
Lauri Markkanen 5.6
+1.6
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
Lauri Markkanen 7.1
+2.3
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.2
+3.7
Lauri Markkanen 1.5
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
+0.7
Lauri Markkanen 0.7
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
+0.3
Lauri Markkanen 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.3
+0.9
Lauri Markkanen 1.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.2
+0.3
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, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more total points, assists, steals and blocks while Lauri Markkanen has more total rebounds.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played more games (+13) and has more points (+3,225), field goals made (+1,159), free throws made (+1,450), assists (+1,805), steals (+367) and blocks (+155)
- Lauri Markkanen played more years (+1) and has more 3-pointers made (+543), offensive rebounds (+314), defensive rebounds (+707) and total rebounds (+1,021)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more turnovers (+458) and personal fouls (+207)
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- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more field goals attempted (+1,682) and free throws attempted (+1,696)
- Lauri Markkanen has more 3-pointers attempted (+1,410)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8
Lauri Markkanen 9
+1
Games
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 484
+13
Lauri Markkanen 471
Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 12,015
+3,225
Lauri Markkanen 8,790
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4,181
+1,159
Lauri Markkanen 3,022
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8,306
+1,682
Lauri Markkanen 6,624
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 663
Lauri Markkanen 1,206
+543
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,842
Lauri Markkanen 3,252
+1,410
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,990
+1,450
Lauri Markkanen 1,540
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3,466
+1,696
Lauri Markkanen 1,770
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 362
Lauri Markkanen 676
+314
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,953
Lauri Markkanen 2,660
+707
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,315
Lauri Markkanen 3,336
+1,021
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,504
+1,805
Lauri Markkanen 699
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 699
+367
Lauri Markkanen 332
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 385
+155
Lauri Markkanen 230
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,109
+458
Lauri Markkanen 651
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,086
+207
Lauri Markkanen 879

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 50.3%
+4.7
Lauri Markkanen 45.6%
3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 36.0%
Lauri Markkanen 37.1%
+1.1
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 86.3%
Lauri Markkanen 87.0%
+0.7

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?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points (+25.8), field goals made (+8.9), 3-pointers made (+1.5), free throws made (+6.4), offensive rebounds (+0.8), defensive rebounds (+4.6), total rebounds (+5.4), assists (+5.7), steals (+1.4) and blocks (+1.0)
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- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.2) and personal fouls (+2.8)
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- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher averages in field goals attempted (+19.1), 3-pointers attempted (+4.4) and free throws attempted (+7.4)
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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?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played more years (+4) and games (+46), and has more points (+1,186), field goals made (+411), 3-pointers made (+71), free throws made (+293), offensive rebounds (+38), defensive rebounds (+210), total rebounds (+248), assists (+262), steals (+64) and blocks (+45)
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- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more turnovers (+102) and personal fouls (+130)
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- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more field goals attempted (+878), 3-pointers attempted (+203) and free throws attempted (+341)
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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?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has field goal percentage (+46.8), 3-point percentage (+35.0) and free throw percentage (+85.9)
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