Dennis Johnson vs. Michael Jordan Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Dennis Johnson:
1976-77 to 1989-90
Michael Jordan:
1984-85 to 2002-03

NBA Championships and Seasons

Dennis Johnson3
Michael Jordan6
Dennis Johnson14
Michael Jordan15
Dennis Johnson13
Michael Jordan13
Dennis Johnson5
Michael Jordan14

Honors and Awards

Dennis Johnson0
Michael Jordan5
Dennis Johnson1
Michael Jordan6
Dennis Johnson1
Michael Jordan10
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Dennis Johnson2
Michael Jordan11
Dennis Johnson6
Michael Jordan9
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Dennis Johnson9
Michael Jordan9
Dennis Johnson0 *
Michael Jordan1
Dennis Johnson0
Michael Jordan10
Dennis Johnson0
Michael Jordan3
Dennis Johnson0
Michael Jordan1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Dennis Johnson 14.1
Michael Jordan 30.1

Dennis Johnson 3.9
Michael Jordan 6.2

Dennis Johnson 5.0
Michael Jordan 5.3

Dennis Johnson 1.3
Michael Jordan 2.3

Dennis Johnson 0.6
Michael Jordan 0.8

Totals Stats

Dennis Johnson 15,535
Michael Jordan 32,292

Dennis Johnson 4,249
Michael Jordan 6,672

Dennis Johnson 5,499
Michael Jordan 5,633

Dennis Johnson 1,477
Michael Jordan 2,514

Dennis Johnson 675
Michael Jordan 893

Dennis Johnson 1,100
Michael Jordan 1,072

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dennis Johnson .445
Michael Jordan .497

3-Point Percentage
Dennis Johnson .172
*
Michael Jordan .327

Free Throw Percentage
Dennis Johnson .797
Michael Jordan .835

Best Season (no game minimum)

Dennis Johnson 19.5
(1982)
Michael Jordan 37.1
(1987)

Dennis Johnson 5.1
(1982)
Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)

Dennis Johnson 7.8
(1988)
Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)

Dennis Johnson 1.8
(1980)
Michael Jordan 3.2
(1988)

Dennis Johnson 1.2
(1979)
Michael Jordan 1.6
(1988)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Dennis Johnson 17.3
Michael Jordan 33.4

Dennis Johnson 4.3
Michael Jordan 6.4

Dennis Johnson 5.6
Michael Jordan 5.7

Dennis Johnson 1.4
Michael Jordan 2.1

Dennis Johnson 0.6
Michael Jordan 0.9

Totals Stats

Dennis Johnson 3,116
Michael Jordan 5,987

Dennis Johnson 781
Michael Jordan 1,152

Dennis Johnson 1,006
Michael Jordan 1,022

Dennis Johnson 247
Michael Jordan 376

Dennis Johnson 113
Michael Jordan 158

Dennis Johnson 180
Michael Jordan 179

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dennis Johnson .439
Michael Jordan .487

3-Point Percentage
Dennis Johnson .239
*
Michael Jordan .332

Free Throw Percentage
Dennis Johnson .802
Michael Jordan .828

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Dennis Johnson 22.3
(1982)
Michael Jordan 43.7
(1986)

Dennis Johnson 7.7
(1983)
Michael Jordan 7.9
(1997)

Dennis Johnson 8.9
(1987)
Michael Jordan 8.5
(1985)

Dennis Johnson 2.2
(1986)
Michael Jordan 2.8
(1990)

Dennis Johnson 1.5
(1979)
Michael Jordan 2.3
(1987)

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