Adrian Dantley vs. Buck Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Buck Johnson and Adrian Dantley 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

Adrian Dantley

vs.

Buck Johnson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Adrian Dantley: 1976-77 to 1990-91
Buck Johnson: 1986-87 to 1992-93

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Adrian Dantley 0 Buck Johnson 0

NBA Seasons Adrian Dantley 15 Buck Johnson 7

Playoffs Played Adrian Dantley 7 Buck Johnson 5

All-Star Games Adrian Dantley 6 Buck Johnson 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Adrian Dantley 2 Buck Johnson 0

Scoring Leader Adrian Dantley 2 Buck Johnson 0

Rookie of The Year Adrian Dantley 1 Buck Johnson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Adrian Dantley 24.3 Buck Johnson 9.1

Rebounds Per Game Adrian Dantley 5.7 Buck Johnson 3.5

Assists Per Game Adrian Dantley 3.0 Buck Johnson 1.7

Steals Per Game Adrian Dantley 1.0 Buck Johnson 0.8

Blocks Per Game Adrian Dantley 0.2 Buck Johnson 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Adrian Dantley 23,177 Buck Johnson 4,617

Total Rebounds Adrian Dantley 5,455 Buck Johnson 1,760

Total Assists Adrian Dantley 2,830 Buck Johnson 856

Total Steals Adrian Dantley 944 Buck Johnson 404

Total Blocks Adrian Dantley 150 Buck Johnson 252

Total Games Adrian Dantley 955 Buck Johnson 505

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Adrian Dantley .540 Buck Johnson .488

3-Point Percentage Adrian Dantley .171 * Buck Johnson .113

Free Throw Percentage Adrian Dantley .818 Buck Johnson .738

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Adrian Dantley 30.7 (1983) Buck Johnson 14.8 (1990)

Rebounds Per Game Adrian Dantley 7.8 (1978) Buck Johnson 4.6 (1990)

Assists Per Game Adrian Dantley 4.8 (1983) Buck Johnson 3.1 (1990)

Steals Per Game Adrian Dantley 1.5 (1978) Buck Johnson 1.3 (1990)

Blocks Per Game Adrian Dantley 0.3 (1978) Buck Johnson 0.8 (1990)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Adrian Dantley 21.3 Buck Johnson 6.5

Rebounds Per Game Adrian Dantley 5.4 Buck Johnson 2.5

Assists Per Game Adrian Dantley 2.3 Buck Johnson 1.5

Steals Per Game Adrian Dantley 0.9 Buck Johnson 0.6

Blocks Per Game Adrian Dantley 0.1 Buck Johnson 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Adrian Dantley 1,558 Buck Johnson 130

Total Rebounds Adrian Dantley 395 Buck Johnson 49

Total Assists Adrian Dantley 169 Buck Johnson 30

Total Steals Adrian Dantley 69 Buck Johnson 12

Total Blocks Adrian Dantley 6 Buck Johnson 5

Total Games Adrian Dantley 73 Buck Johnson 20

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Adrian Dantley .525 Buck Johnson .424

3-Point Percentage Adrian Dantley .000 * Buck Johnson .000

Free Throw Percentage Adrian Dantley .796 Buck Johnson .727

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Adrian Dantley 32.2 (1984) Buck Johnson 12.8 (1990)

Rebounds Per Game Adrian Dantley 8.3 (1978) Buck Johnson 4.7 (1991)

Assists Per Game Adrian Dantley 4.2 (1984) Buck Johnson 3.3 (1989)

Steals Per Game Adrian Dantley 1.7 (1978) Buck Johnson 1.5 (1990)

Blocks Per Game Adrian Dantley 1.0 (1978) Buck Johnson 0.5 (1990)

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