Lauri Markkanen vs. Ralph Sampson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ralph Sampson 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.

Ralph Sampson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2023-24
Ralph Sampson: 1983-84 to 1991-92

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Lauri Markkanen 0 Ralph Sampson 0

NBA Seasons Lauri Markkanen 7 Ralph Sampson 9

Playoffs Played Lauri Markkanen 0 Ralph Sampson 4

All-Star Games Lauri Markkanen 1 Ralph Sampson 4

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Lauri Markkanen 0 Ralph Sampson 1

Rookie of The Year Lauri Markkanen 0 Ralph Sampson 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 18.1 Ralph Sampson 15.4

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 7.3 Ralph Sampson 8.8

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 1.5 Ralph Sampson 2.3

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.7 Ralph Sampson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.5 Ralph Sampson 1.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen 7,308 Ralph Sampson 7,039

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen 2,923 Ralph Sampson 4,011

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen 587 Ralph Sampson 1,038

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen 281 Ralph Sampson 390

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen 205 Ralph Sampson 752

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 403 Ralph Sampson 456

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen .459 Ralph Sampson .486

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen .375 Ralph Sampson .172

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen .866 Ralph Sampson .661

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen 25.6 (2023) Ralph Sampson 22.1 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019) Ralph Sampson 11.1 (1984)

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2024) Ralph Sampson 3.6 (1986)

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024) Ralph Sampson 1.3 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019) Ralph Sampson 2.4 (1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Sampson 18.7

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Sampson 10.5

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Sampson 2.9

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Sampson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Sampson 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Sampson 711

Total Rebounds Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Sampson 400

Total Assists Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Sampson 109

Total Steals Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Sampson 35

Total Blocks Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Sampson 57

Total Games Lauri Markkanen 0 Ralph Sampson 38

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Sampson .497

3-Point Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Sampson .375

Free Throw Percentage Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Sampson .703

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Sampson 21.2 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Sampson 16.6 (1985)

Assists Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Sampson 4.0 (1986)

Steals Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Sampson 1.5 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Lauri Markkanen - Ralph Sampson 1.8 (1986)