Dennis Johnson vs. Brian Taylor Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Brian Taylor and Dennis Johnson 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

Dennis Johnson

vs.

Brian Taylor

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Dennis Johnson: 1976-77 to 1989-90
Brian Taylor: 1976-77 to 1981-82

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Dennis Johnson 3 Brian Taylor 0

NBA Seasons Dennis Johnson 14 Brian Taylor 6

Playoffs Played Dennis Johnson 13 Brian Taylor 0

All-Star Games Dennis Johnson 5 Brian Taylor 0

Honors and Awards

Finals MVP Dennis Johnson 1 Brian Taylor 0

All-NBA First Team Dennis Johnson 1 Brian Taylor 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 2 Brian Taylor 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Dennis Johnson 6 Brian Taylor 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 9 Brian Taylor 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 14.1 Brian Taylor 12.3

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 3.9 Brian Taylor 2.4

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.0 Brian Taylor 4.5

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.3 Brian Taylor 1.8

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Brian Taylor 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 15,535 Brian Taylor 4,064

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 4,249 Brian Taylor 797

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 5,499 Brian Taylor 1,476

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 1,477 Brian Taylor 606

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 675 Brian Taylor 82

Total Games Dennis Johnson 1,100 Brian Taylor 330

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .445 Brian Taylor .487

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .172 * Brian Taylor .376 *

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .797 Brian Taylor .803

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 19.5 (1982) Brian Taylor 17.0 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.1 (1982) Brian Taylor 3.3 (1977)

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.8 (1988) Brian Taylor 5.6 (1982)

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.8 (1980) Brian Taylor 2.8 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.2 (1979) Brian Taylor 0.3 (1980)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 17.3 Brian Taylor -

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 4.3 Brian Taylor -

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.6 Brian Taylor -

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.4 Brian Taylor -

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Brian Taylor -

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 3,116 Brian Taylor -

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 781 Brian Taylor -

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 1,006 Brian Taylor -

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 247 Brian Taylor -

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 113 Brian Taylor -

Total Games Dennis Johnson 180 Brian Taylor 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .439 Brian Taylor -

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .239 * Brian Taylor - *

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .802 Brian Taylor -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 22.3 (1982) Brian Taylor -

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.7 (1983) Brian Taylor -

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 8.9 (1987) Brian Taylor -

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 2.2 (1986) Brian Taylor -

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.5 (1979) Brian Taylor -

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