Dennis Johnson vs. Paul Millsap Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Paul Millsap 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
Paul Millsap:
2006-07 to 2021-22

NBA Championships and Seasons

Dennis Johnson3
Paul Millsap0
Dennis Johnson14
Paul Millsap16
Dennis Johnson13
Paul Millsap13
Dennis Johnson5
Paul Millsap4

Honors and Awards

Dennis Johnson1
Paul Millsap0
Dennis Johnson1
Paul Millsap0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Dennis Johnson2
Paul Millsap0
Dennis Johnson6
Paul Millsap0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Dennis Johnson9
Paul Millsap1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Dennis Johnson 14.1
Paul Millsap 13.4

Dennis Johnson 3.9
Paul Millsap 7.1

Dennis Johnson 5.0
Paul Millsap 2.2

Dennis Johnson 1.3
Paul Millsap 1.2

Dennis Johnson 0.6
Paul Millsap 1.0

Totals Stats

Dennis Johnson 15,535
Paul Millsap 14,536

Dennis Johnson 4,249
Paul Millsap 7,673

Dennis Johnson 5,499
Paul Millsap 2,378

Dennis Johnson 1,477
Paul Millsap 1,327

Dennis Johnson 675
Paul Millsap 1,045

Dennis Johnson 1,100
Paul Millsap 1,085

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dennis Johnson .445
Paul Millsap .489

3-Point Percentage
Dennis Johnson .172
*
Paul Millsap .341

Free Throw Percentage
Dennis Johnson .797
Paul Millsap .736

Best Season (no game minimum)

Dennis Johnson 19.5
(1982)
Paul Millsap 18.1
(2017)

Dennis Johnson 5.1
(1982)
Paul Millsap 9.0
(2016)

Dennis Johnson 7.8
(1988)
Paul Millsap 3.7
(2017)

Dennis Johnson 1.8
(1980)
Paul Millsap 1.8
(2012)

Dennis Johnson 1.2
(1979)
Paul Millsap 1.7
(2016)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Dennis Johnson 17.3
Paul Millsap 12.1

Dennis Johnson 4.3
Paul Millsap 6.8

Dennis Johnson 5.6
Paul Millsap 1.7

Dennis Johnson 1.4
Paul Millsap 0.9

Dennis Johnson 0.6
Paul Millsap 1.1

Totals Stats

Dennis Johnson 3,116
Paul Millsap 1,571

Dennis Johnson 781
Paul Millsap 878

Dennis Johnson 1,006
Paul Millsap 222

Dennis Johnson 247
Paul Millsap 119

Dennis Johnson 113
Paul Millsap 138

Dennis Johnson 180
Paul Millsap 130

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dennis Johnson .439
Paul Millsap .457

3-Point Percentage
Dennis Johnson .239
*
Paul Millsap .286

Free Throw Percentage
Dennis Johnson .802
Paul Millsap .726

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Dennis Johnson 22.3
(1982)
Paul Millsap 24.3
(2017)

Dennis Johnson 7.7
(1983)
Paul Millsap 11.0
(2012)

Dennis Johnson 8.9
(1987)
Paul Millsap 4.3
(2017)

Dennis Johnson 2.2
(1986)
Paul Millsap 1.7
(2017)

Dennis Johnson 1.5
(1979)
Paul Millsap 2.5
(2012)

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