Dennis Johnson vs. Melvin Newbern Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Melvin Newbern 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.

Melvin Newbern

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Dennis Johnson: 1976-77 to 1989-90
Melvin Newbern: 1992-93 to 1992-93

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Dennis Johnson 3 Melvin Newbern 0

NBA Seasons Dennis Johnson 14 Melvin Newbern 1

Playoffs Played Dennis Johnson 13 Melvin Newbern 0

All-Star Games Dennis Johnson 5 Melvin Newbern 0

Honors and Awards

Finals MVP Dennis Johnson 1 Melvin Newbern 0

All-NBA First Team Dennis Johnson 1 Melvin Newbern 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 2 Melvin Newbern 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Dennis Johnson 6 Melvin Newbern 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 9 Melvin Newbern 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 14.1 Melvin Newbern 3.6

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 3.9 Melvin Newbern 1.1

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.0 Melvin Newbern 1.7

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.3 Melvin Newbern 0.7

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Melvin Newbern 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 15,535 Melvin Newbern 119

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 4,249 Melvin Newbern 37

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 5,499 Melvin Newbern 57

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 1,477 Melvin Newbern 23

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 675 Melvin Newbern 1

Total Games Dennis Johnson 1,100 Melvin Newbern 33

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .445 Melvin Newbern .372

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .172 * Melvin Newbern .125

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .797 Melvin Newbern .567

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 19.5 (1982) Melvin Newbern 3.6 (1993)

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.1 (1982) Melvin Newbern 1.1 (1993)

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.8 (1988) Melvin Newbern 1.7 (1993)

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.8 (1980) Melvin Newbern 0.7 (1993)

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.2 (1979) Melvin Newbern 0.0 (1993)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 17.3 Melvin Newbern -

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 4.3 Melvin Newbern -

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.6 Melvin Newbern -

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.4 Melvin Newbern -

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Melvin Newbern -

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 3,116 Melvin Newbern -

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 781 Melvin Newbern -

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 1,006 Melvin Newbern -

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 247 Melvin Newbern -

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 113 Melvin Newbern -

Total Games Dennis Johnson 180 Melvin Newbern 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .439 Melvin Newbern -

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .239 * Melvin Newbern -

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .802 Melvin Newbern -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 22.3 (1982) Melvin Newbern -

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.7 (1983) Melvin Newbern -

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 8.9 (1987) Melvin Newbern -

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 2.2 (1986) Melvin Newbern -

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.5 (1979) Melvin Newbern -

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