Taj Gibson vs. Lauri Markkanen Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lauri Markkanen and Taj Gibson 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

Taj Gibson

vs.

Lauri Markkanen

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Taj Gibson: 2009-10 to 2023-24
Lauri Markkanen: 2017-18 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Taj Gibson 0 Lauri Markkanen 0

NBA Seasons Taj Gibson 15 Lauri Markkanen 7

Playoffs Played Taj Gibson 9 Lauri Markkanen 0

All-Star Games Taj Gibson 0 Lauri Markkanen 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Taj Gibson 8.6 Lauri Markkanen 18.1

Rebounds Per Game Taj Gibson 5.8 Lauri Markkanen 7.3

Assists Per Game Taj Gibson 1.0 Lauri Markkanen 1.5

Steals Per Game Taj Gibson 0.5 Lauri Markkanen 0.7

Blocks Per Game Taj Gibson 1.0 Lauri Markkanen 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Taj Gibson 8,290 Lauri Markkanen 7,308

Total Rebounds Taj Gibson 5,607 Lauri Markkanen 2,923

Total Assists Taj Gibson 925 Lauri Markkanen 587

Total Steals Taj Gibson 521 Lauri Markkanen 281

Total Blocks Taj Gibson 946 Lauri Markkanen 205

Total Games Taj Gibson 965 Lauri Markkanen 403

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Taj Gibson .517 Lauri Markkanen .459

3-Point Percentage Taj Gibson .263 Lauri Markkanen .375

Free Throw Percentage Taj Gibson .713 Lauri Markkanen .866

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Taj Gibson 13.0 (2014) Lauri Markkanen 25.6 (2023)

Rebounds Per Game Taj Gibson 7.5 (2010) Lauri Markkanen 9.0 (2019)

Assists Per Game Taj Gibson 1.5 (2016) Lauri Markkanen 2.0 (2024)

Steals Per Game Taj Gibson 0.8 (2019) Lauri Markkanen 0.9 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Taj Gibson 1.4 (2013) Lauri Markkanen 0.6 (2019)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Taj Gibson 7.8 Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Taj Gibson 4.9 Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Taj Gibson 0.6 Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Taj Gibson 0.4 Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Taj Gibson 1.0 Lauri Markkanen -

Totals Stats

Total Points Taj Gibson 553 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Rebounds Taj Gibson 346 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Assists Taj Gibson 43 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Steals Taj Gibson 30 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Blocks Taj Gibson 72 Lauri Markkanen -

Total Games Taj Gibson 71 Lauri Markkanen 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Taj Gibson .519 Lauri Markkanen -

3-Point Percentage Taj Gibson .000 Lauri Markkanen -

Free Throw Percentage Taj Gibson .709 Lauri Markkanen -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Taj Gibson 18.2 (2014) Lauri Markkanen -

Rebounds Per Game Taj Gibson 7.0 (2021) Lauri Markkanen -

Assists Per Game Taj Gibson 1.0 (2015) Lauri Markkanen -

Steals Per Game Taj Gibson 1.6 (2021) Lauri Markkanen -

Blocks Per Game Taj Gibson 2.4 (2014) Lauri Markkanen -