Dennis Johnson vs. Joe Stephens Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Joe Stephens 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.

Joe Stephens

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Dennis Johnson: 1976-77 to 1989-90
Joe Stephens: 1996-97 to 1999-00

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Dennis Johnson 3 Joe Stephens 0

NBA Seasons Dennis Johnson 14 Joe Stephens 3

Playoffs Played Dennis Johnson 13 Joe Stephens 0

All-Star Games Dennis Johnson 5 Joe Stephens 0

Honors and Awards

Finals MVP Dennis Johnson 1 Joe Stephens 0

All-NBA First Team Dennis Johnson 1 Joe Stephens 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 2 Joe Stephens 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Dennis Johnson 6 Joe Stephens 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 9 Joe Stephens 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 14.1 Joe Stephens 3.2

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 3.9 Joe Stephens 2.0

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.0 Joe Stephens 0.5

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.3 Joe Stephens 0.5

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Joe Stephens 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 15,535 Joe Stephens 71

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 4,249 Joe Stephens 45

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 5,499 Joe Stephens 12

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 1,477 Joe Stephens 12

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 675 Joe Stephens 3

Total Games Dennis Johnson 1,100 Joe Stephens 22

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .445 Joe Stephens .357

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .172 * Joe Stephens .190

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .797 Joe Stephens .700

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 19.5 (1982) Joe Stephens 3.9 (1998)

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.1 (1982) Joe Stephens 2.8 (2000)

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.8 (1988) Joe Stephens 0.8 (2000)

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.8 (1980) Joe Stephens 1.5 (1997)

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.2 (1979) Joe Stephens 0.2 (2000)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 17.3 Joe Stephens -

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 4.3 Joe Stephens -

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.6 Joe Stephens -

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.4 Joe Stephens -

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Joe Stephens -

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 3,116 Joe Stephens -

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 781 Joe Stephens -

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 1,006 Joe Stephens -

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 247 Joe Stephens -

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 113 Joe Stephens -

Total Games Dennis Johnson 180 Joe Stephens 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .439 Joe Stephens -

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .239 * Joe Stephens -

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .802 Joe Stephens -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 22.3 (1982) Joe Stephens -

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.7 (1983) Joe Stephens -

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 8.9 (1987) Joe Stephens -

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 2.2 (1986) Joe Stephens -

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.5 (1979) Joe Stephens -

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