Dennis Johnson vs. Michael Young Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Young 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.

Michael Young

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Dennis Johnson: 1976-77 to 1989-90
Michael Young: 1984-85 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Dennis Johnson 3 Michael Young 0

NBA Seasons Dennis Johnson 14 Michael Young 3

Playoffs Played Dennis Johnson 13 Michael Young 1

All-Star Games Dennis Johnson 5 Michael Young 0

Honors and Awards

Finals MVP Dennis Johnson 1 Michael Young 0

All-NBA First Team Dennis Johnson 1 Michael Young 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 2 Michael Young 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Dennis Johnson 6 Michael Young 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 9 Michael Young 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 14.1 Michael Young 4.6

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 3.9 Michael Young 1.8

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.0 Michael Young 0.5

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.3 Michael Young 0.5

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Michael Young 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 15,535 Michael Young 223

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 4,249 Michael Young 88

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 5,499 Michael Young 24

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 1,477 Michael Young 25

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 675 Michael Young 3

Total Games Dennis Johnson 1,100 Michael Young 49

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .445 Michael Young .465

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .172 * Michael Young .296

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .797 Michael Young .711

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 19.5 (1982) Michael Young 4.9 (1990)

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.1 (1982) Michael Young 1.9 (1990)

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.8 (1988) Michael Young 0.5 (1990)

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.8 (1980) Michael Young 0.6 (1990)

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.2 (1979) Michael Young 0.1 (1990)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 17.3 Michael Young 0.7

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 4.3 Michael Young 0.3

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.6 Michael Young 0.0

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.4 Michael Young 0.0

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Michael Young 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 3,116 Michael Young 2

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 781 Michael Young 1

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 1,006 Michael Young 0

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 247 Michael Young 0

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 113 Michael Young 0

Total Games Dennis Johnson 180 Michael Young 3

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .439 Michael Young .250

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .239 * Michael Young -

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .802 Michael Young -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 22.3 (1982) Michael Young 0.7 (1986)

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.7 (1983) Michael Young 0.3 (1986)

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 8.9 (1987) Michael Young 0.0 (1986)

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 2.2 (1986) Michael Young 0.0 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.5 (1979) Michael Young 0.0 (1986)

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