Artis Gilmore vs. Keon Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Keon Johnson and Artis Gilmore 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 2025-26
Artis Gilmore: 1976-77 to 1987-88
Keon Johnson: 2021-22 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Artis Gilmore 0 Keon Johnson 0

NBA Seasons Artis Gilmore 12 Keon Johnson 4

Playoffs Played Artis Gilmore 6 Keon Johnson 0

All-Star Games Artis Gilmore 6 Keon Johnson 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Artis Gilmore 1 Keon Johnson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Artis Gilmore 17.1 Keon Johnson 8.2

Rebounds Per Game Artis Gilmore 10.1 Keon Johnson 2.7

Assists Per Game Artis Gilmore 2.0 Keon Johnson 1.9

Steals Per Game Artis Gilmore 0.5 Keon Johnson 0.8

Blocks Per Game Artis Gilmore 1.9 Keon Johnson 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Artis Gilmore 15,579 Keon Johnson 1,326

Total Rebounds Artis Gilmore 9,161 Keon Johnson 429

Total Assists Artis Gilmore 1,777 Keon Johnson 313

Total Steals Artis Gilmore 470 Keon Johnson 132

Total Blocks Artis Gilmore 1,747 Keon Johnson 49

Total Games Artis Gilmore 909 Keon Johnson 161

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Artis Gilmore .599 Keon Johnson .379

3-Point Percentage Artis Gilmore .077 * Keon Johnson .324

Free Throw Percentage Artis Gilmore .713 Keon Johnson .765

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Artis Gilmore 23.7 (1979) Keon Johnson 10.6 (2025)

Rebounds Per Game Artis Gilmore 13.1 (1978) Keon Johnson 3.8 (2025)

Assists Per Game Artis Gilmore 3.3 (1979) Keon Johnson 2.2 (2025)

Steals Per Game Artis Gilmore 0.6 (1979) Keon Johnson 1.0 (2025)

Blocks Per Game Artis Gilmore 2.7 (1982) Keon Johnson 0.4 (2025)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Artis Gilmore 11.7 Keon Johnson -

Rebounds Per Game Artis Gilmore 8.0 Keon Johnson -

Assists Per Game Artis Gilmore 1.1 Keon Johnson -

Steals Per Game Artis Gilmore 0.6 Keon Johnson -

Blocks Per Game Artis Gilmore 1.7 Keon Johnson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Artis Gilmore 492 Keon Johnson -

Total Rebounds Artis Gilmore 336 Keon Johnson -

Total Assists Artis Gilmore 47 Keon Johnson -

Total Steals Artis Gilmore 27 Keon Johnson -

Total Blocks Artis Gilmore 71 Keon Johnson -

Total Games Artis Gilmore 42 Keon Johnson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Artis Gilmore .566 Keon Johnson -

3-Point Percentage Artis Gilmore - * Keon Johnson -

Free Throw Percentage Artis Gilmore .680 Keon Johnson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Artis Gilmore 18.7 (1977) Keon Johnson -

Rebounds Per Game Artis Gilmore 13.0 (1977) Keon Johnson -

Assists Per Game Artis Gilmore 2.0 (1981) Keon Johnson -

Steals Per Game Artis Gilmore 2.3 (1986) Keon Johnson -

Blocks Per Game Artis Gilmore 3.1 (1983) Keon Johnson -

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