Derrick Byars vs. Dennis Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dennis Johnson and Derrick Byars 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

Derrick Byars

vs.

Dennis Johnson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Derrick Byars: 2011-12 to 2011-12
Dennis Johnson: 1976-77 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Derrick Byars 0 Dennis Johnson 3

NBA Seasons Derrick Byars 1 Dennis Johnson 14

Playoffs Played Derrick Byars 0 Dennis Johnson 13

All-Star Games Derrick Byars 0 Dennis Johnson 5

Honors and Awards

Finals MVP Derrick Byars 0 Dennis Johnson 1

All-NBA First Team Derrick Byars 0 Dennis Johnson 1

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Derrick Byars 0 Dennis Johnson 2

All-Defensive 1st Team Derrick Byars 0 Dennis Johnson 6

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Derrick Byars 0 Dennis Johnson 9

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Byars 5.0 Dennis Johnson 14.1

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Byars 5.5 Dennis Johnson 3.9

Assists Per Game Derrick Byars 0.5 Dennis Johnson 5.0

Steals Per Game Derrick Byars 1.0 Dennis Johnson 1.3

Blocks Per Game Derrick Byars 0.0 Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Byars 10 Dennis Johnson 15,535

Total Rebounds Derrick Byars 11 Dennis Johnson 4,249

Total Assists Derrick Byars 1 Dennis Johnson 5,499

Total Steals Derrick Byars 2 Dennis Johnson 1,477

Total Blocks Derrick Byars 0 Dennis Johnson 675

Total Games Derrick Byars 2 Dennis Johnson 1,100

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Byars .273 Dennis Johnson .445

3-Point Percentage Derrick Byars .000 Dennis Johnson .172 *

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Byars 1.000 Dennis Johnson .797

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Byars 5.0 (2012) Dennis Johnson 19.5 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Byars 5.5 (2012) Dennis Johnson 5.1 (1982)

Assists Per Game Derrick Byars 0.5 (2012) Dennis Johnson 7.8 (1988)

Steals Per Game Derrick Byars 1.0 (2012) Dennis Johnson 1.8 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Derrick Byars 0.0 (2012) Dennis Johnson 1.2 (1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Byars - Dennis Johnson 17.3

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Byars - Dennis Johnson 4.3

Assists Per Game Derrick Byars - Dennis Johnson 5.6

Steals Per Game Derrick Byars - Dennis Johnson 1.4

Blocks Per Game Derrick Byars - Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Byars - Dennis Johnson 3,116

Total Rebounds Derrick Byars - Dennis Johnson 781

Total Assists Derrick Byars - Dennis Johnson 1,006

Total Steals Derrick Byars - Dennis Johnson 247

Total Blocks Derrick Byars - Dennis Johnson 113

Total Games Derrick Byars 0 Dennis Johnson 180

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Byars - Dennis Johnson .439

3-Point Percentage Derrick Byars - Dennis Johnson .239 *

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Byars - Dennis Johnson .802

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Byars - Dennis Johnson 22.3 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Byars - Dennis Johnson 7.7 (1983)

Assists Per Game Derrick Byars - Dennis Johnson 8.9 (1987)

Steals Per Game Derrick Byars - Dennis Johnson 2.2 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Derrick Byars - Dennis Johnson 1.5 (1979)

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