Dennis Johnson vs. JaVale McGee Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars JaVale McGee 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
JaVale McGee:
2008-09 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Dennis Johnson3
JaVale McGee3
Dennis Johnson14
JaVale McGee16
Dennis Johnson13
JaVale McGee8
Dennis Johnson5
JaVale McGee0

Honors and Awards

Dennis Johnson1
JaVale McGee0
Dennis Johnson1
JaVale McGee0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Dennis Johnson2
JaVale McGee0
Dennis Johnson6
JaVale McGee0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Dennis Johnson9
JaVale McGee0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Dennis Johnson 14.1
JaVale McGee 7.6

Dennis Johnson 3.9
JaVale McGee 5.0

Dennis Johnson 5.0
JaVale McGee 0.4

Dennis Johnson 1.3
JaVale McGee 0.4

Dennis Johnson 0.6
JaVale McGee 1.4

Totals Stats

Dennis Johnson 15,535
JaVale McGee 6,898

Dennis Johnson 4,249
JaVale McGee 4,568

Dennis Johnson 5,499
JaVale McGee 384

Dennis Johnson 1,477
JaVale McGee 344

Dennis Johnson 675
JaVale McGee 1,258

Dennis Johnson 1,100
JaVale McGee 906

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dennis Johnson .445
JaVale McGee .578

3-Point Percentage
Dennis Johnson .172
*
JaVale McGee .197

Free Throw Percentage
Dennis Johnson .797
JaVale McGee .604

Best Season (no game minimum)

Dennis Johnson 19.5
(1982)
JaVale McGee 12.0
(2019)

Dennis Johnson 5.1
(1982)
JaVale McGee 8.0
(2011)

Dennis Johnson 7.8
(1988)
JaVale McGee 0.8
(2021)

Dennis Johnson 1.8
(1980)
JaVale McGee 0.6
(2019)

Dennis Johnson 1.2
(1979)
JaVale McGee 2.4
(2011)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Dennis Johnson 17.3
JaVale McGee 5.6

Dennis Johnson 4.3
JaVale McGee 4.0

Dennis Johnson 5.6
JaVale McGee 0.4

Dennis Johnson 1.4
JaVale McGee 0.3

Dennis Johnson 0.6
JaVale McGee 1.0

Totals Stats

Dennis Johnson 3,116
JaVale McGee 416

Dennis Johnson 781
JaVale McGee 295

Dennis Johnson 1,006
JaVale McGee 30

Dennis Johnson 247
JaVale McGee 21

Dennis Johnson 113
JaVale McGee 74

Dennis Johnson 180
JaVale McGee 74

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dennis Johnson .439
JaVale McGee .616

3-Point Percentage
Dennis Johnson .239
*
JaVale McGee .000

Free Throw Percentage
Dennis Johnson .802
JaVale McGee .571

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Dennis Johnson 22.3
(1982)
JaVale McGee 8.6
(2012)

Dennis Johnson 7.7
(1983)
JaVale McGee 9.6
(2012)

Dennis Johnson 8.9
(1987)
JaVale McGee 0.8
(2021)

Dennis Johnson 2.2
(1986)
JaVale McGee 0.7
(2012)

Dennis Johnson 1.5
(1979)
JaVale McGee 3.1
(2012)

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