Deni Avdija vs. Gus Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Gus Johnson and Deni Avdija 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
Deni Avdija:
2020-21 to 2025-26
Gus Johnson:
1963-64 to 1972-73

NBA Championships and Seasons

Deni Avdija0
Gus Johnson0
Deni Avdija6
Gus Johnson10
Deni Avdija0
Gus Johnson5
Deni Avdija0
Gus Johnson5

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Deni Avdija0
Gus Johnson4
Deni Avdija0
Gus Johnson2
*
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Deni Avdija0
Gus Johnson2
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Deni Avdija 11.9
Gus Johnson 17.1

Deni Avdija 6.2
Gus Johnson 12.7

Deni Avdija 2.9
Gus Johnson 2.7

Deni Avdija 0.8
Gus Johnson -

n/a **
Deni Avdija 0.5
Gus Johnson -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Deni Avdija 4,434
Gus Johnson 9,944

Deni Avdija 2,337
Gus Johnson 7,379

Deni Avdija 1,086
Gus Johnson 1,541

Deni Avdija 296
Gus Johnson -

n/a **
Deni Avdija 171
Gus Johnson -

n/a **
Deni Avdija 374
Gus Johnson 581

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Deni Avdija .464
Gus Johnson .440

3-Point Percentage
Deni Avdija .340
Gus Johnson -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Deni Avdija .761
Gus Johnson .699

Best Season (no game minimum)

Deni Avdija 25.9
(2026)
Gus Johnson 20.7
(1967)

Deni Avdija 7.3
(2025)
Gus Johnson 17.1
(1971)

Deni Avdija 5.2
(2026)
Gus Johnson 3.6
(1965)

Deni Avdija 1.0
(2025)
Gus Johnson -

n/a **
Deni Avdija 0.8
(2026)
Gus Johnson -

n/a **

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Deni Avdija -
Gus Johnson 13.3

Deni Avdija -
Gus Johnson 9.7

Deni Avdija -
Gus Johnson 2.2

Deni Avdija -
Gus Johnson -

n/a **
Deni Avdija -
Gus Johnson -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Deni Avdija -
Gus Johnson 452

Deni Avdija -
Gus Johnson 330

Deni Avdija -
Gus Johnson 76

Deni Avdija -
Gus Johnson -

n/a **
Deni Avdija -
Gus Johnson -

n/a **
Deni Avdija 0
Gus Johnson 34

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Deni Avdija -
Gus Johnson .397

3-Point Percentage
Deni Avdija -
Gus Johnson -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Deni Avdija -
Gus Johnson .760

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Deni Avdija -
Gus Johnson 18.4
(1970)

Deni Avdija -
Gus Johnson 11.4
(1970)

Deni Avdija -
Gus Johnson 3.4
(1965)

Deni Avdija -
Gus Johnson -

n/a **
Deni Avdija -
Gus Johnson -

n/a **
Notes: ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.