Lauri Markkanen vs. Larry Sanders Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Larry Sanders 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.

Larry Sanders

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2023-24
Larry Sanders: 2010-11 to 2016-17

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Lauri Markkanen 0 Larry Sanders 0

NBA Seasons Lauri Markkanen 7 Larry Sanders 6

Playoffs Played Lauri Markkanen 0 Larry Sanders 1

All-Star Games Lauri Markkanen 1 Larry Sanders 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 18.1 Larry Sanders 6.4

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 7.3 Larry Sanders 5.7

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 1.5 Larry Sanders 0.7

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.7 Larry Sanders 0.6

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.5 Larry Sanders 1.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen 7,308 Larry Sanders 1,520

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen 2,923 Larry Sanders 1,345

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen 587 Larry Sanders 174

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen 281 Larry Sanders 152

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen 205 Larry Sanders 429

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 403 Larry Sanders 238

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen .459 Larry Sanders .480

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen .375 Larry Sanders .000

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen .866 Larry Sanders .553

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 25.6 (2023) Larry Sanders 9.8 (2013)

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019) Larry Sanders 9.5 (2013)

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2024) Larry Sanders 1.2 (2013)

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024) Larry Sanders 1.0 (2015)

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019) Larry Sanders 2.8 (2013)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Larry Sanders 10.8

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Larry Sanders 8.3

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Larry Sanders 1.3

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Larry Sanders 0.8

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Larry Sanders 1.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen - Larry Sanders 43

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen - Larry Sanders 33

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen - Larry Sanders 5

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen - Larry Sanders 3

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen - Larry Sanders 5

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 0 Larry Sanders 4

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Larry Sanders .576

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Larry Sanders -

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Larry Sanders .455

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Larry Sanders 10.8 (2013)

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Larry Sanders 8.3 (2013)

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Larry Sanders 1.3 (2013)

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Larry Sanders 0.8 (2013)

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Larry Sanders 1.3 (2013)