Brandon Ingram vs Lauri Markkanen: head-to-head statistical comparison
Brandon Ingram
19.8 PPG · 5.2 REB · 4.2 AST
Lauri Markkanen
18.9 PPG · 7.1 REB · 1.5 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Ingram leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Ingram 2Markkanen 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Markkanen wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
19.8
18.9
5.2
7.1
4.2
1.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Ingram peak 24.7Markkanen peak 26.7
The trophy case edge: Ingram
1× Most Improved Player (2020)2× NBA All-Star2nd Draft pick (2016)
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1× Most Improved Player (2023)1× NBA All-Star (2023)1× All-Rookie First Team (2018)
The verdict
Ingram holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Markkanen answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
66Ingram · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
70Markkanen · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Brandon Ingram
$29
Falling
5-yr outlook-10% ▲
Legacy floor38%
Lauri Markkanen
$120
Falling
5-yr outlook-14%
Legacy floor9%
Card verdictLauri Markkanen is the more valuable card today ($120 vs. $29). Brandon Ingram carries more projected upside (-10% vs. -14% over five years).
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