Last Updated on October 5, 2025 by Mat Diekhake

Lauri Markkanen — NBA career per-game statistics:

Yr Tm Age G GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FG% 3PA 3P% FTA FT%
2017-18 CHI 20 68 68 29.7 15.2 7.5 1.2 0.6 0.6 1.2 12.7 .434 5.9 .362 2.4 .843
2018-19 CHI 21 52 51 32.3 18.7 9.0 1.4 0.7 0.6 1.6 15.3 .430 6.4 .361 3.8 .872
2019-20 CHI 22 50 50 29.8 14.7 6.3 1.5 0.8 0.5 1.6 11.8 .425 6.3 .344 3.1 .824
2020-21 CHI 23 51 26 25.8 13.6 5.3 0.9 0.5 0.3 1.0 10.2 .480 5.8 .402 1.8 .826
2021-22 CLE 24 61 61 30.8 14.8 5.7 1.3 0.7 0.5 0.9 11.5 .445 6.2 .358 2.6 .868
2022-23 UTA 25 66 66 34.4 25.6 8.6 1.9 0.6 0.6 1.9 17.3 .499 7.7 .391 6.0 .875
2023-24 UTA 26 55 55 33.1 23.2 8.2 2.0 0.9 0.5 1.4 16.2 .480 8.0 .399 5.0 .899
2024-25 UTA 27 47 47 31.4 19.0 5.9 1.5 0.7 0.4 1.4 14.9 .423 8.5 .346 3.9 .876
Career — — 450 424 31.0 18.2 7.1 1.5 0.7 0.5 1.4 13.8 .455 6.8 .371 3.6 .867

Lauri Markkanen — NBA career totals:

Yr Tm Age GP GS Min Pts Reb Ast Stl Blk TO FGA FG 3PA 3P FTA FT
2017-18 CHI 20 68 68 2020 1033 508 79 39 40 83 862 374 401 145 166 140
2018-19 CHI 21 52 51 1682 974 470 75 37 33 85 795 342 332 120 195 170
2019-20 CHI 22 50 50 1492 737 313 74 42 23 81 591 251 317 109 153 126
2020-21 CHI 23 51 26 1317 695 268 45 26 15 52 521 250 296 119 92 76
2021-22 CLE 24 61 61 1878 900 345 81 45 30 54 703 313 380 136 159 138
2022-23 UTA 25 66 66 2273 1691 570 123 42 38 127 1145 571 511 200 399 349
2023-24 UTA 26 55 55 1820 1278 449 110 50 26 77 890 427 439 175 277 249
2024-25 UTA 27 47 47 1476 892 278 70 33 17 66 700 296 399 138 185 162
Career — — 450 424 13958 8200 3201 657 314 222 625 3075 2824 3132 1142 1626 1410

Lauri Markkanen — NBA regular-season career per‑game evolution & impact:

Year Team Role Tier* MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK = (SPG+BPG) Impact Index* Notes / Observations
2017–18 CHI Emerging Stretch Big 29.7 Medium 15.2 7.5 1.2 1.2 12.55 As a rookie, he was more role-focused, spot-scoring and interior rebounding. Moderate usage, mostly spotting up and stretching defenses.
2018–19 CHI Secondary Scoring Front 32.3 High 18.7 9.0 1.4 1.3 15.2 Jumps in rebounds and scoring reflect heavier offensive responsibility. Becomes a more central two-way piece.
2019–20 CHI Two-Way Scoring Forward 29.8 Medium-High 14.7 6.3 1.5 1.3 11.4 Production dipped — likely due to role fluctuation or system changes. Efficiency and shot mix became more variable.
2020–21 CHI Floor Spacer / Role Big 25.8 Medium 13.6 5.3 0.9 0.8 10.3 His offensive load was pared back, perhaps to preserve spacing and stretch matchup advantages. Defensive stats modest.
2021–22 CLE Balanced Stretch Forward 30.8 Medium-High 14.8 5.7 1.3 1.2 11.5 In a new context, more balanced: used occasionally as a pick-and-pop threat, but still contributing defensively and on the glass.
2022–23 UTA Primary Scoring Big 34.4 Very High 25.6 8.6 1.9 1.2 18.9 Breakout season. He shoulders heavy scoring load, remains active on boards, and becomes a go-to offensive engine.
2023–24 UTA Lead Big / Scoring Hub 33.1 Very High 23.2 8.2 2.0 1.4 17.4 Slight dip in scoring, but uptick in passing and defensive stats. More facilitation role creeping in.
2024–25 UTA Scoring Anchor / Veteran 31.4 High 19.0 5.9 1.5 1.1 13.75 Role appears more moderated—less volume, lower rebounds, less defensive counting. Likely adjusted for team context or efficiency.