Derrick Coleman vs. Dennis Johnson Comparison

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

vs.

Dennis Johnson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Derrick Coleman: 1990-91 to 2004-05
Dennis Johnson: 1976-77 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Derrick Coleman 0 Dennis Johnson 3

NBA Seasons Derrick Coleman 15 Dennis Johnson 14

Playoffs Played Derrick Coleman 7 Dennis Johnson 13

All-Star Games Derrick Coleman 1 Dennis Johnson 5

Honors and Awards

Finals MVP Derrick Coleman 0 Dennis Johnson 1

All-NBA First Team Derrick Coleman 0 Dennis Johnson 1

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

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

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

Rookie of The Year Derrick Coleman 1 Dennis Johnson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Coleman 16.5 Dennis Johnson 14.1

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Coleman 9.3 Dennis Johnson 3.9

Assists Per Game Derrick Coleman 2.5 Dennis Johnson 5.0

Steals Per Game Derrick Coleman 0.8 Dennis Johnson 1.3

Blocks Per Game Derrick Coleman 1.3 Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Coleman 12,884 Dennis Johnson 15,535

Total Rebounds Derrick Coleman 7,232 Dennis Johnson 4,249

Total Assists Derrick Coleman 1,985 Dennis Johnson 5,499

Total Steals Derrick Coleman 606 Dennis Johnson 1,477

Total Blocks Derrick Coleman 1,051 Dennis Johnson 675

Total Games Derrick Coleman 781 Dennis Johnson 1,100

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Coleman .447 Dennis Johnson .445

3-Point Percentage Derrick Coleman .295 Dennis Johnson .172 *

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Coleman .769 Dennis Johnson .797

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Coleman 20.7 (1993) Dennis Johnson 19.5 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Coleman 11.3 (1994) Dennis Johnson 5.1 (1982)

Assists Per Game Derrick Coleman 3.6 (1993) Dennis Johnson 7.8 (1988)

Steals Per Game Derrick Coleman 1.2 (1993) Dennis Johnson 1.8 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Derrick Coleman 1.8 (1994) Dennis Johnson 1.2 (1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Coleman 16.8 Dennis Johnson 17.3

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Coleman 9.9 Dennis Johnson 4.3

Assists Per Game Derrick Coleman 2.8 Dennis Johnson 5.6

Steals Per Game Derrick Coleman 0.8 Dennis Johnson 1.4

Blocks Per Game Derrick Coleman 1.5 Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Coleman 656 Dennis Johnson 3,116

Total Rebounds Derrick Coleman 386 Dennis Johnson 781

Total Assists Derrick Coleman 108 Dennis Johnson 1,006

Total Steals Derrick Coleman 30 Dennis Johnson 247

Total Blocks Derrick Coleman 59 Dennis Johnson 113

Total Games Derrick Coleman 39 Dennis Johnson 180

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Coleman .472 Dennis Johnson .439

3-Point Percentage Derrick Coleman .351 Dennis Johnson .239 *

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Coleman .806 Dennis Johnson .802

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Coleman 26.8 (1993) Dennis Johnson 22.3 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Coleman 14.3 (1994) Dennis Johnson 7.7 (1983)

Assists Per Game Derrick Coleman 5.3 (1992) Dennis Johnson 8.9 (1987)

Steals Per Game Derrick Coleman 1.8 (1992) Dennis Johnson 2.2 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Derrick Coleman 3.0 (2000) 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.