De'Andre Hunter vs Lauri Markkanen: head-to-head statistical comparison
De'Andre Hunter
14.7 PPG · 4.2 REB · 1.6 AST
Lauri Markkanen
18.9 PPG · 7.1 REB · 1.5 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Markkanen leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Hunter 1Markkanen 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Markkanen wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
14.7
18.9
4.2
7.1
1.6
1.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Hunter peak 19Markkanen peak 26.7
The trophy case edge: Hunter
NCAA 2019 ChampionACC DPOY 2019No. 4 2019 draft pick
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1× Most Improved Player (2023)1× NBA All-Star (2023)1× All-Rookie First Team (2018)
The verdict
Markkanen holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Hunter answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
64Hunter · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
70Markkanen · Star starter
Card value — head to head
De'Andre Hunter
$14
Climbing
5-yr outlook+21% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Lauri Markkanen
$120
Falling
5-yr outlook-14%
Legacy floor9%
Card verdictLauri Markkanen is the more valuable card today ($120 vs. $14). De'Andre Hunter carries more projected upside (+21% vs. -14% over five years).
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