Dennis Johnson vs. Marcus Thornton Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Marcus Thornton 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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Marcus Thornton:
2009-10 to 2016-17
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Honors and Awards |
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| Dennis Johnson | 1 |
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| Marcus Thornton | 0 | |
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| Dennis Johnson | 1 |
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| Marcus Thornton | 0 | |
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| Dennis Johnson | 2 |
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| Marcus Thornton | 0 | |
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NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Dennis Johnson |
14.1 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
11.9 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
3.9 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
2.8 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
5.0 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
1.4 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1.3 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
0.8 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
0.6 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
0.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Dennis Johnson |
15,535 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
5,750 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
4,249 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
1,348 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
5,499 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
676 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1,477 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
405 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
675 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
61 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1,100 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
483 | | |
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Percentages |
| Dennis Johnson |
.445 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
.425 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
.172 | | 
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| Marcus Thornton |
.358 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
.797 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
.830 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Dennis Johnson |
19.5 | | (1982) | |
| Marcus Thornton |
18.7 | | (2012) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
5.1 | | (1982) | |
| Marcus Thornton |
3.7 | | (2012) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
7.8 | | (1988) | |
| Marcus Thornton |
1.9 | | (2012) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1.8 | | (1980) | |
| Marcus Thornton |
1.4 | | (2012) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1.2 | | (1979) | |
| Marcus Thornton |
0.2 | | (2012) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Dennis Johnson |
17.3 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
5.9 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
4.3 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
1.9 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
5.6 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
0.1 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1.4 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
0.2 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
0.6 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
0.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Dennis Johnson |
3,116 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
59 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
781 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
19 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1,006 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
1 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
247 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
2 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
113 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
1 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
180 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
10 | | |
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Percentages |
| Dennis Johnson |
.439 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
.389 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
.239 | | 
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| Marcus Thornton |
.238 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
.802 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
.667 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Dennis Johnson |
22.3 | | (1982) | |
| Marcus Thornton |
5.9 | | (2014) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
7.7 | | (1983) | |
| Marcus Thornton |
1.9 | | (2014) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
8.9 | | (1987) | |
| Marcus Thornton |
0.1 | | (2014) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
2.2 | | (1986) | |
| Marcus Thornton |
0.2 | | (2014) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1.5 | | (1979) | |
| Marcus Thornton |
0.1 | | (2014) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
