Dennis Johnson vs. Gary Leonard Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Gary Leonard 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.

Gary Leonard

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Dennis Johnson: 1976-77 to 1989-90
Gary Leonard: 1989-90 to 1991-92

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Dennis Johnson 3 Gary Leonard 0

NBA Seasons Dennis Johnson 14 Gary Leonard 3

Playoffs Played Dennis Johnson 13 Gary Leonard 1

All-Star Games Dennis Johnson 5 Gary Leonard 0

Honors and Awards

Finals MVP Dennis Johnson 1 Gary Leonard 0

All-NBA First Team Dennis Johnson 1 Gary Leonard 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 2 Gary Leonard 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Dennis Johnson 6 Gary Leonard 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 9 Gary Leonard 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 14.1 Gary Leonard 1.4

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 3.9 Gary Leonard 1.1

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.0 Gary Leonard 0.1

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.3 Gary Leonard 0.1

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Gary Leonard 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 15,535 Gary Leonard 44

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 4,249 Gary Leonard 34

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 5,499 Gary Leonard 2

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 1,477 Gary Leonard 4

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 675 Gary Leonard 10

Total Games Dennis Johnson 1,100 Gary Leonard 31

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .445 Gary Leonard .459

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .172 * Gary Leonard .000

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .797 Gary Leonard .500

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 19.5 (1982) Gary Leonard 2.0 (1992)

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.1 (1982) Gary Leonard 1.2 (1990)

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.8 (1988) Gary Leonard 0.2 (1992)

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.8 (1980) Gary Leonard 0.2 (1992)

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.2 (1979) Gary Leonard 0.4 (1990)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 17.3 Gary Leonard 2.0

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 4.3 Gary Leonard 1.0

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.6 Gary Leonard 0.0

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.4 Gary Leonard 0.0

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Gary Leonard 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 3,116 Gary Leonard 4

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 781 Gary Leonard 2

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 1,006 Gary Leonard 0

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 247 Gary Leonard 0

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 113 Gary Leonard 0

Total Games Dennis Johnson 180 Gary Leonard 2

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .439 Gary Leonard 1.000

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .239 * Gary Leonard -

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .802 Gary Leonard -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 22.3 (1982) Gary Leonard 2.0 (1991)

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.7 (1983) Gary Leonard 1.0 (1991)

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 8.9 (1987) Gary Leonard 0.0 (1991)

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 2.2 (1986) Gary Leonard 0.0 (1991)

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.5 (1979) Gary Leonard 0.0 (1991)

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