Dennis Johnson vs. Walker Russell Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Walker Russell 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.

Walker Russell

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Dennis Johnson: 1976-77 to 1989-90
Walker Russell: 1982-83 to 1987-88

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Dennis Johnson 3 Walker Russell 0

NBA Seasons Dennis Johnson 14 Walker Russell 6

Playoffs Played Dennis Johnson 13 Walker Russell 1

All-Star Games Dennis Johnson 5 Walker Russell 0

Honors and Awards

Finals MVP Dennis Johnson 1 Walker Russell 0

All-NBA First Team Dennis Johnson 1 Walker Russell 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 2 Walker Russell 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Dennis Johnson 6 Walker Russell 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 9 Walker Russell 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 14.1 Walker Russell 3.0

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 3.9 Walker Russell 1.2

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.0 Walker Russell 2.3

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.3 Walker Russell 0.4

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Walker Russell 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 15,535 Walker Russell 464

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 4,249 Walker Russell 187

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 5,499 Walker Russell 350

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 1,477 Walker Russell 57

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 675 Walker Russell 10

Total Games Dennis Johnson 1,100 Walker Russell 155

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .445 Walker Russell .393

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .172 * Walker Russell .158

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .797 Walker Russell .800

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 19.5 (1982) Walker Russell 4.0 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.1 (1982) Walker Russell 1.9 (1985)

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.8 (1988) Walker Russell 3.1 (1985)

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.8 (1980) Walker Russell 0.8 (1985)

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.2 (1979) Walker Russell 0.2 (1985)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 17.3 Walker Russell 0.9

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 4.3 Walker Russell 0.0

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.6 Walker Russell 0.1

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.4 Walker Russell 0.1

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Walker Russell 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 3,116 Walker Russell 6

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 781 Walker Russell 0

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 1,006 Walker Russell 1

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 247 Walker Russell 1

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 113 Walker Russell 0

Total Games Dennis Johnson 180 Walker Russell 7

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .439 Walker Russell .400

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .239 * Walker Russell -

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .802 Walker Russell 1.000

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 22.3 (1982) Walker Russell 0.9 (1988)

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.7 (1983) Walker Russell 0.0 (1988)

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 8.9 (1987) Walker Russell 0.1 (1988)

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 2.2 (1986) Walker Russell 0.1 (1988)

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.5 (1979) Walker Russell 0.0 (1988)

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