Buddy Hield vs. Linton Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Linton Johnson and Buddy Hield 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
Buddy Hield: 2016-17 to 2024-25
Linton Johnson: 2003-04 to 2008-09

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Buddy Hield 0 Linton Johnson 1

NBA Seasons Buddy Hield 9 Linton Johnson 6

Playoffs Played Buddy Hield 2 Linton Johnson 1

All-Star Games Buddy Hield 0 Linton Johnson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Buddy Hield 15.0 Linton Johnson 3.9

Rebounds Per Game Buddy Hield 4.1 Linton Johnson 3.3

Assists Per Game Buddy Hield 2.5 Linton Johnson 0.4

Steals Per Game Buddy Hield 0.9 Linton Johnson 0.6

Blocks Per Game Buddy Hield 0.3 Linton Johnson 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Buddy Hield 10,732 Linton Johnson 582

Total Rebounds Buddy Hield 2,936 Linton Johnson 493

Total Assists Buddy Hield 1,775 Linton Johnson 65

Total Steals Buddy Hield 614 Linton Johnson 84

Total Blocks Buddy Hield 227 Linton Johnson 63

Total Games Buddy Hield 714 Linton Johnson 151

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Buddy Hield .433 Linton Johnson .416

3-Point Percentage Buddy Hield .397 Linton Johnson .305

Free Throw Percentage Buddy Hield .858 Linton Johnson .699

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Buddy Hield 20.7 (2019) Linton Johnson 4.3 (2006)

Rebounds Per Game Buddy Hield 5.0 (2019) Linton Johnson 4.5 (2004)

Assists Per Game Buddy Hield 3.6 (2021) Linton Johnson 0.7 (2004)

Steals Per Game Buddy Hield 1.2 (2023) Linton Johnson 0.9 (2004)

Blocks Per Game Buddy Hield 0.5 (2024) Linton Johnson 0.8 (2004)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Buddy Hield 10.8 Linton Johnson 1.3

Rebounds Per Game Buddy Hield 2.9 Linton Johnson 1.3

Assists Per Game Buddy Hield 1.4 Linton Johnson 0.3

Steals Per Game Buddy Hield 0.9 Linton Johnson 0.0

Blocks Per Game Buddy Hield 0.4 Linton Johnson 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Buddy Hield 172 Linton Johnson 4

Total Rebounds Buddy Hield 47 Linton Johnson 4

Total Assists Buddy Hield 23 Linton Johnson 1

Total Steals Buddy Hield 14 Linton Johnson 0

Total Blocks Buddy Hield 6 Linton Johnson 0

Total Games Buddy Hield 16 Linton Johnson 3

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Buddy Hield .415 Linton Johnson .500

3-Point Percentage Buddy Hield .433 Linton Johnson -

Free Throw Percentage Buddy Hield .938 Linton Johnson 1.000

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Buddy Hield 12.5 (2025) Linton Johnson 1.3 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Buddy Hield 3.5 (2025) Linton Johnson 1.3 (2009)

Assists Per Game Buddy Hield 1.8 (2025) Linton Johnson 0.3 (2009)

Steals Per Game Buddy Hield 1.2 (2025) Linton Johnson 0.0 (2009)

Blocks Per Game Buddy Hield 0.4 (2025) Linton Johnson 0.0 (2009)