Kiki Vandeweghe vs Lauri Markkanen: head-to-head statistical comparison
Kiki Vandeweghe
19.7 PPG · 3.4 REB · 2.4 AST
Lauri Markkanen
18.9 PPG · 7.1 REB · 1.5 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Vandeweghe leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Vandeweghe 1Markkanen 7
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Markkanen wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
19.7
18.9
3.4
7.1
2.4
1.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Vandeweghe peak 29.4Markkanen peak 26.7
The trophy case edge: Markkanen
2× NBA All-Star
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1× Most Improved Player (2023)1× NBA All-Star (2023)1× All-Rookie First Team (2018)
The verdict
Vandeweghe 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.
59Vandeweghe · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
70Markkanen · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Kiki Vandeweghe
$12
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Lauri Markkanen
$120
Falling
5-yr outlook-14%
Legacy floor9%
Card verdictLauri Markkanen is the more valuable card today ($120 vs. $12). Kiki Vandeweghe carries more projected upside (+33% vs. -14% over five years).
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