Dennis Johnson vs. Cedric Maxwell Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Cedric Maxwell 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Dennis Johnson:
1976-77 to 1989-90
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Cedric Maxwell:
1977-78 to 1987-88
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Honors and Awards |
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| Dennis Johnson | 1 |
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| Cedric Maxwell | 1 | |
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| Dennis Johnson | 1 |
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| Cedric Maxwell | 0 | |
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| Dennis Johnson | 2 |
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| Cedric Maxwell | 0 | |
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NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Dennis Johnson |
14.1 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
12.5 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
3.9 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
6.3 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
5.0 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
2.2 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1.3 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
0.8 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
0.6 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
0.5 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Dennis Johnson |
15,535 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
10,465 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
4,249 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
5,261 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
5,499 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
1,862 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1,477 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
671 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
675 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
433 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1,100 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
835 | | |
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Percentages |
| Dennis Johnson |
.445 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
.546 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
.172 | | 
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| Cedric Maxwell |
.053 | |   *
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| Dennis Johnson |
.797 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
.784 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Dennis Johnson |
19.5 | | (1982) | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
19.0 | | (1979) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
5.1 | | (1982) | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
9.9 | | (1979) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
7.8 | | (1988) | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
2.9 | | (1979) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1.8 | | (1980) | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
1.2 | | (1979) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1.2 | | (1979) | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
0.9 | | (1979) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Dennis Johnson |
17.3 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
10.9 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
4.3 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
5.4 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
5.6 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
1.9 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1.4 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
0.7 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
0.6 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
0.5 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Dennis Johnson |
3,116 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
1,116 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
781 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
553 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1,006 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
194 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
247 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
74 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
113 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
50 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
180 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
102 | | |
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Percentages |
| Dennis Johnson |
.439 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
.545 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
.239 | |
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| Cedric Maxwell |
.000 | | *
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| Dennis Johnson |
.802 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
.777 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Dennis Johnson |
22.3 | | (1982) | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
18.2 | | (1980) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
7.7 | | (1983) | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
10.0 | | (1980) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
8.9 | | (1987) | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
3.3 | | (1983) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
2.2 | | (1986) | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
1.5 | | (1982) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1.5 | | (1979) | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
1.1 | | (1980) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
