Dennis Johnson vs. D'Angelo Russell Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars D'Angelo Russell 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Dennis Johnson:
1976-77 to 1989-90
D'Angelo Russell:
2015-16 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Dennis Johnson3
D'Angelo Russell0
Dennis Johnson14
D'Angelo Russell9
Dennis Johnson13
D'Angelo Russell3
Dennis Johnson0 *
D'Angelo Russell1
*
Dennis Johnson5
D'Angelo Russell1

Honors and Awards

Dennis Johnson1
D'Angelo Russell0
Dennis Johnson1
D'Angelo Russell0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Dennis Johnson2
D'Angelo Russell0
Dennis Johnson6
D'Angelo Russell0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Dennis Johnson9
D'Angelo Russell0
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Dennis Johnson 14.1
D'Angelo Russell 17.8

Dennis Johnson 3.9
D'Angelo Russell 3.4

Dennis Johnson 5.0
D'Angelo Russell 5.8

Dennis Johnson 1.3
D'Angelo Russell 1.1

Dennis Johnson 0.6
D'Angelo Russell 0.3

Totals Stats

Dennis Johnson 15,535
D'Angelo Russell 9,989

Dennis Johnson 4,249
D'Angelo Russell 1,922

Dennis Johnson 5,499
D'Angelo Russell 3,235

Dennis Johnson 1,477
D'Angelo Russell 599

Dennis Johnson 675
D'Angelo Russell 180

Dennis Johnson 1,100
D'Angelo Russell 562

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dennis Johnson .445
D'Angelo Russell .430

3-Point Percentage
Dennis Johnson .172
*
D'Angelo Russell .370

Free Throw Percentage
Dennis Johnson .797
D'Angelo Russell .792

Best Season (no game minimum)

Dennis Johnson 19.5
(1982)
D'Angelo Russell 23.1
(2020)

Dennis Johnson 5.1
(1982)
D'Angelo Russell 3.9
(2018)

Dennis Johnson 7.8
(1988)
D'Angelo Russell 7.1
(2022)

Dennis Johnson 1.8
(1980)
D'Angelo Russell 1.4
(2017)

Dennis Johnson 1.2
(1979)
D'Angelo Russell 0.5
(2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Dennis Johnson 17.3
D'Angelo Russell 14.1

Dennis Johnson 4.3
D'Angelo Russell 3.0

Dennis Johnson 5.6
D'Angelo Russell 4.9

Dennis Johnson 1.4
D'Angelo Russell 1.0

Dennis Johnson 0.6
D'Angelo Russell 0.2

Totals Stats

Dennis Johnson 3,116
D'Angelo Russell 382

Dennis Johnson 781
D'Angelo Russell 80

Dennis Johnson 1,006
D'Angelo Russell 132

Dennis Johnson 247
D'Angelo Russell 27

Dennis Johnson 113
D'Angelo Russell 6

Dennis Johnson 180
D'Angelo Russell 27

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dennis Johnson .439
D'Angelo Russell .389

3-Point Percentage
Dennis Johnson .239
*
D'Angelo Russell .329

Free Throw Percentage
Dennis Johnson .802
D'Angelo Russell .782

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Dennis Johnson 22.3
(1982)
D'Angelo Russell 19.4
(2019)

Dennis Johnson 7.7
(1983)
D'Angelo Russell 3.6
(2019)

Dennis Johnson 8.9
(1987)
D'Angelo Russell 6.7
(2022)

Dennis Johnson 2.2
(1986)
D'Angelo Russell 1.5
(2022)

Dennis Johnson 1.5
(1979)
D'Angelo Russell 0.3
(2023)

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