LeBron James vs. Dennis Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dennis Johnson and LeBron James 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
LeBron James:
2003-04 to 2023-24
Dennis Johnson:
1976-77 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

LeBron James4
Dennis Johnson3
LeBron James21
Dennis Johnson14
LeBron James16
Dennis Johnson13
LeBron James1 *
Dennis Johnson0
*
LeBron James20
Dennis Johnson5

Honors and Awards

LeBron James4
Dennis Johnson0
LeBron James4
Dennis Johnson1
LeBron James13
Dennis Johnson1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James19
Dennis Johnson2
LeBron James5
Dennis Johnson6
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James6
Dennis Johnson9
LeBron James1
Dennis Johnson0
LeBron James1
Dennis Johnson0
LeBron James1
Dennis Johnson0
LeBron James1 *
Dennis Johnson0
*
LeBron James1 *
Dennis Johnson0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 27.1
Dennis Johnson 14.1

LeBron James 7.5
Dennis Johnson 3.9

LeBron James 7.4
Dennis Johnson 5.0

LeBron James 1.5
Dennis Johnson 1.3

LeBron James 0.7
Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

LeBron James 40,179
Dennis Johnson 15,535

LeBron James 11,098
Dennis Johnson 4,249

LeBron James 10,905
Dennis Johnson 5,499

LeBron James 2,260
Dennis Johnson 1,477

LeBron James 1,107
Dennis Johnson 675

LeBron James 1,481
Dennis Johnson 1,100

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .506
Dennis Johnson .445

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .347
Dennis Johnson .172

*
Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .735
Dennis Johnson .797

Best Season (no game minimum)

LeBron James 31.4
(2006)
Dennis Johnson 19.5
(1982)

LeBron James 8.6
(2018)
Dennis Johnson 5.1
(1982)

LeBron James 10.2
(2020)
Dennis Johnson 7.8
(1988)

LeBron James 2.2
(2005)
Dennis Johnson 1.8
(1980)

LeBron James 1.1
(2009)
Dennis Johnson 1.2
(1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 28.5
Dennis Johnson 17.3

LeBron James 9.0
Dennis Johnson 4.3

LeBron James 7.2
Dennis Johnson 5.6

LeBron James 1.7
Dennis Johnson 1.4

LeBron James 1.0
Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

LeBron James 8,023
Dennis Johnson 3,116

LeBron James 2,549
Dennis Johnson 781

LeBron James 2,023
Dennis Johnson 1,006

LeBron James 471
Dennis Johnson 247

LeBron James 270
Dennis Johnson 113

LeBron James 282
Dennis Johnson 180

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .495
Dennis Johnson .439

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .331
Dennis Johnson .239

*
Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .741
Dennis Johnson .802

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

LeBron James 35.3
(2009)
Dennis Johnson 22.3
(1982)

LeBron James 11.3
(2015)
Dennis Johnson 7.7
(1983)

LeBron James 9.0
(2018)
Dennis Johnson 8.9
(1987)

LeBron James 2.3
(2016)
Dennis Johnson 2.2
(1986)

LeBron James 1.8
(2010)
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.