Lauri Markkanen vs. Paul McPherson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Paul McPherson 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.

Paul McPherson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2023-24
Paul McPherson: 2000-01 to 2000-01

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Lauri Markkanen 0 Paul McPherson 0

NBA Seasons Lauri Markkanen 7 Paul McPherson 1

Playoffs Played Lauri Markkanen 0 Paul McPherson 0

All-Star Games Lauri Markkanen 1 Paul McPherson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 18.1 Paul McPherson 4.8

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 7.3 Paul McPherson 1.4

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 1.5 Paul McPherson 0.7

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.7 Paul McPherson 0.5

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.5 Paul McPherson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen 7,308 Paul McPherson 262

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen 2,923 Paul McPherson 79

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen 587 Paul McPherson 38

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen 281 Paul McPherson 25

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen 205 Paul McPherson 4

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 403 Paul McPherson 55

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen .459 Paul McPherson .505

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen .375 Paul McPherson .167

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen .866 Paul McPherson .724

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 25.6 (2023) Paul McPherson 4.8 (2001)

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019) Paul McPherson 1.4 (2001)

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2024) Paul McPherson 0.7 (2001)

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024) Paul McPherson 0.5 (2001)

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019) Paul McPherson 0.1 (2001)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Paul McPherson -

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Paul McPherson -

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Paul McPherson -

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Paul McPherson -

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Paul McPherson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen - Paul McPherson -

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen - Paul McPherson -

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen - Paul McPherson -

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen - Paul McPherson -

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen - Paul McPherson -

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 0 Paul McPherson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Paul McPherson -

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Paul McPherson -

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Paul McPherson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Paul McPherson -

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Paul McPherson -

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Paul McPherson -

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Paul McPherson -

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Paul McPherson -