Lauri Markkanen vs. Craig Smith Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Craig Smith and Lauri Markkanen that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

Lauri Markkanen

vs.

Craig Smith

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2023-24
Craig Smith: 2006-07 to 2011-12

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Lauri Markkanen 0 Craig Smith 0

NBA Seasons Lauri Markkanen 7 Craig Smith 6

Playoffs Played Lauri Markkanen 0 Craig Smith 0

All-Star Games Lauri Markkanen 1 Craig Smith 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 18.1 Craig Smith 7.6

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 7.3 Craig Smith 3.9

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 1.5 Craig Smith 0.8

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.7 Craig Smith 0.5

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.5 Craig Smith 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen 7,308 Craig Smith 3,080

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen 2,923 Craig Smith 1,567

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen 587 Craig Smith 322

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen 281 Craig Smith 183

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen 205 Craig Smith 91

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 403 Craig Smith 403

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen .459 Craig Smith .553

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen .375 Craig Smith .037

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen .866 Craig Smith .661

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 25.6 (2023) Craig Smith 10.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019) Craig Smith 5.1 (2007)

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2024) Craig Smith 1.1 (2010)

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024) Craig Smith 0.6 (2007)

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019) Craig Smith 0.3 (2010)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Craig Smith -

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Craig Smith -

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Craig Smith -

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Craig Smith -

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Craig Smith -

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen - Craig Smith -

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen - Craig Smith -

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen - Craig Smith -

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen - Craig Smith -

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen - Craig Smith -

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 0 Craig Smith 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Craig Smith -

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Craig Smith -

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Craig Smith -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Craig Smith -

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Craig Smith -

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Craig Smith -

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Craig Smith -

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Craig Smith -