Anthony Davis vs. Larry Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Larry Johnson and Anthony Davis 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

Anthony Davis

vs.

Larry Johnson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Anthony Davis: 2012-13 to 2023-24
Larry Johnson: 1977-78 to 1977-78

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Anthony Davis 1 Larry Johnson 0

NBA Seasons Anthony Davis 12 Larry Johnson 1

Playoffs Played Anthony Davis 6 Larry Johnson 0

NBA Cups Won Anthony Davis 1 * Larry Johnson 0 *

All-Star Games Anthony Davis 9 Larry Johnson 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Anthony Davis 4 Larry Johnson 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Anthony Davis 4 Larry Johnson 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Anthony Davis 2 Larry Johnson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Anthony Davis 4 Larry Johnson 0

Blocks Leader Anthony Davis 3 Larry Johnson 0

In-Season Tournament 1st Team Anthony Davis 1 * Larry Johnson 0 *

* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Anthony Davis 24.1 Larry Johnson 1.5

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Davis 10.6 Larry Johnson 1.3

Assists Per Game Anthony Davis 2.5 Larry Johnson 1.8

Steals Per Game Anthony Davis 1.3 Larry Johnson 1.3

Blocks Per Game Anthony Davis 2.3 Larry Johnson 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Anthony Davis 17,717 Larry Johnson 6

Total Rebounds Anthony Davis 7,826 Larry Johnson 5

Total Assists Anthony Davis 1,828 Larry Johnson 7

Total Steals Anthony Davis 974 Larry Johnson 5

Total Blocks Anthony Davis 1,705 Larry Johnson 2

Total Games Anthony Davis 736 Larry Johnson 4

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Anthony Davis .523 Larry Johnson .231

3-Point Percentage Anthony Davis .297 Larry Johnson - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Anthony Davis .795 Larry Johnson .000

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Anthony Davis 28.1 (2018) Larry Johnson 1.5 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Davis 12.6 (2024) Larry Johnson 1.3 (1978)

Assists Per Game Anthony Davis 3.9 (2019) Larry Johnson 1.8 (1978)

Steals Per Game Anthony Davis 1.6 (2019) Larry Johnson 1.3 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Anthony Davis 2.9 (2015) Larry Johnson 0.5 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Anthony Davis 26.1 Larry Johnson -

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Davis 11.8 Larry Johnson -

Assists Per Game Anthony Davis 2.8 Larry Johnson -

Steals Per Game Anthony Davis 1.3 Larry Johnson -

Blocks Per Game Anthony Davis 2.2 Larry Johnson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Anthony Davis 1,566 Larry Johnson -

Total Rebounds Anthony Davis 705 Larry Johnson -

Total Assists Anthony Davis 170 Larry Johnson -

Total Steals Anthony Davis 76 Larry Johnson -

Total Blocks Anthony Davis 129 Larry Johnson -

Total Games Anthony Davis 60 Larry Johnson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Anthony Davis .542 Larry Johnson -

3-Point Percentage Anthony Davis .313 Larry Johnson - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Anthony Davis .840 Larry Johnson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Anthony Davis 31.5 (2015) Larry Johnson -

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Davis 15.6 (2024) Larry Johnson -

Assists Per Game Anthony Davis 4.0 (2024) Larry Johnson -

Steals Per Game Anthony Davis 2.0 (2018) Larry Johnson -

Blocks Per Game Anthony Davis 3.1 (2023) Larry Johnson -

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.