LeBron James vs Lauri Markkanen
Comparison based on 2025-26 results · Points scoring: PTS + 1.2×REB + 1.5×AST + 3×STL + 3×BLK − TO · the verdict also weighs 2026-27 projections, availability and ADP
41.4Fantasy pts / game41.1
20.9Points26.7
6.1Rebounds6.9
7.2Assists2.1
33.2Minutes34.4
60Games played42
31.3Floor (p10)28.2
57.1Ceiling (p90)52.2
90Consistency %86
42.6Proj pts/game (2026-27)39.7
67Proj games (2026-27)54
13.6ADP (lower = pricier)82.3
#479-Cat rank (2025-26)#9
#358-Cat rank (2025-26)#20
POINTS PICKLeBron James
LeBron James holds the 2025-26 edge: 0.3 fantasy points per game, finishing #23 overall vs #25. The 2026-27 projection agrees: 42.6 vs 39.7 points per game. That said, Markkanen goes 69 picks later by ADP (82.3 vs 13.6), so he is the cheaper route. LeBron James remains the preferred points-league pick.
Based on 2025-26 results plus 2026-27 projections and live ADP · Computed by HoopSplit from official box scores — not an opinion poll.
Game-by-game form · 2025-26BOTH CHARTS SHARE ONE SCALE
LeBron James — fantasy points, last 12 gamesLAST 5 VS AVG +7.9
Lauri Markkanen — fantasy points, last 12 gamesLAST 5 VS AVG -7.9