Dennis Johnson vs. Michael Phelps Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Phelps and Dennis Johnson that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

Dennis Johnson

vs.

Michael Phelps

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Dennis Johnson: 1976-77 to 1989-90
Michael Phelps: 1985-86 to 1987-88

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Dennis Johnson 3 Michael Phelps 0

NBA Seasons Dennis Johnson 14 Michael Phelps 3

Playoffs Played Dennis Johnson 13 Michael Phelps 0

All-Star Games Dennis Johnson 5 Michael Phelps 0

Honors and Awards

Finals MVP Dennis Johnson 1 Michael Phelps 0

All-NBA First Team Dennis Johnson 1 Michael Phelps 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 2 Michael Phelps 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Dennis Johnson 6 Michael Phelps 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 9 Michael Phelps 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 14.1 Michael Phelps 3.6

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 3.9 Michael Phelps 1.1

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.0 Michael Phelps 1.0

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.3 Michael Phelps 0.5

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Michael Phelps 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 15,535 Michael Phelps 470

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 4,249 Michael Phelps 141

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 5,499 Michael Phelps 138

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 1,477 Michael Phelps 71

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 675 Michael Phelps 3

Total Games Dennis Johnson 1,100 Michael Phelps 132

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .445 Michael Phelps .416

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .172 * Michael Phelps .091

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .797 Michael Phelps .639

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 19.5 (1982) Michael Phelps 4.5 (1988)

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.1 (1982) Michael Phelps 1.3 (1986)

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.8 (1988) Michael Phelps 1.5 (1988)

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.8 (1980) Michael Phelps 2.5 (1988)

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.2 (1979) Michael Phelps 0.0 (1987)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 17.3 Michael Phelps -

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 4.3 Michael Phelps -

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.6 Michael Phelps -

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.4 Michael Phelps -

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Michael Phelps -

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 3,116 Michael Phelps -

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 781 Michael Phelps -

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 1,006 Michael Phelps -

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 247 Michael Phelps -

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 113 Michael Phelps -

Total Games Dennis Johnson 180 Michael Phelps 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .439 Michael Phelps -

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .239 * Michael Phelps -

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .802 Michael Phelps -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 22.3 (1982) Michael Phelps -

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.7 (1983) Michael Phelps -

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 8.9 (1987) Michael Phelps -

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 2.2 (1986) Michael Phelps -

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.5 (1979) Michael Phelps -

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.