Lauri Markkanen vs. Josh Smith Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Josh 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.

Josh Smith

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2023-24
Josh Smith: 2004-05 to 2017-18

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Lauri Markkanen 0 Josh Smith 0

NBA Seasons Lauri Markkanen 7 Josh Smith 13

Playoffs Played Lauri Markkanen 0 Josh Smith 8

All-Star Games Lauri Markkanen 1 Josh Smith 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Lauri Markkanen 0 Josh Smith 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 18.1 Josh Smith 14.5

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 7.3 Josh Smith 7.4

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 1.5 Josh Smith 3.1

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.7 Josh Smith 1.2

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.5 Josh Smith 1.9

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen 7,308 Josh Smith 12,996

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen 2,923 Josh Smith 6,653

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen 587 Josh Smith 2,789

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen 281 Josh Smith 1,083

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen 205 Josh Smith 1,713

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 403 Josh Smith 894

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen .459 Josh Smith .452

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen .375 Josh Smith .285

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen .866 Josh Smith .632

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 25.6 (2023) Josh Smith 18.8 (2012)

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019) Josh Smith 9.6 (2012)

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2024) Josh Smith 4.2 (2013)

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024) Josh Smith 1.6 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019) Josh Smith 2.9 (2007)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Josh Smith 14.6

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Josh Smith 7.4

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Josh Smith 2.8

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Josh Smith 1.0

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Josh Smith 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen - Josh Smith 1,065

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen - Josh Smith 539

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen - Josh Smith 203

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen - Josh Smith 74

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen - Josh Smith 107

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 0 Josh Smith 73

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Josh Smith .426

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Josh Smith .277

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Josh Smith .627

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Josh Smith 17.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Josh Smith 13.6 (2012)

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Josh Smith 4.8 (2012)

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Josh Smith 1.8 (2013)

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Josh Smith 2.9 (2008)