Dennis Johnson vs. Walter Jordan Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Walter Jordan 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.

Walter Jordan

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Dennis Johnson: 1976-77 to 1989-90
Walter Jordan: 1980-81 to 1980-81

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Dennis Johnson 3 Walter Jordan 0

NBA Seasons Dennis Johnson 14 Walter Jordan 1

Playoffs Played Dennis Johnson 13 Walter Jordan 0

All-Star Games Dennis Johnson 5 Walter Jordan 0

Honors and Awards

Finals MVP Dennis Johnson 1 Walter Jordan 0

All-NBA First Team Dennis Johnson 1 Walter Jordan 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 2 Walter Jordan 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Dennis Johnson 6 Walter Jordan 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 9 Walter Jordan 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 14.1 Walter Jordan 2.3

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 3.9 Walter Jordan 1.4

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.0 Walter Jordan 0.4

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.3 Walter Jordan 0.4

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Walter Jordan 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 15,535 Walter Jordan 68

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 4,249 Walter Jordan 42

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 5,499 Walter Jordan 11

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 1,477 Walter Jordan 11

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 675 Walter Jordan 5

Total Games Dennis Johnson 1,100 Walter Jordan 30

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .445 Walter Jordan .387

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .172 * Walter Jordan -

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .797 Walter Jordan .588

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 19.5 (1982) Walter Jordan 2.3 (1981)

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.1 (1982) Walter Jordan 1.4 (1981)

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.8 (1988) Walter Jordan 0.4 (1981)

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.8 (1980) Walter Jordan 0.4 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.2 (1979) Walter Jordan 0.2 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 17.3 Walter Jordan -

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 4.3 Walter Jordan -

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.6 Walter Jordan -

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.4 Walter Jordan -

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Walter Jordan -

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 3,116 Walter Jordan -

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 781 Walter Jordan -

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 1,006 Walter Jordan -

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 247 Walter Jordan -

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 113 Walter Jordan -

Total Games Dennis Johnson 180 Walter Jordan 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .439 Walter Jordan -

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .239 * Walter Jordan -

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .802 Walter Jordan -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 22.3 (1982) Walter Jordan -

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.7 (1983) Walter Jordan -

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 8.9 (1987) Walter Jordan -

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 2.2 (1986) Walter Jordan -

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.5 (1979) Walter Jordan -

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