Dennis Johnson vs. Willie Smith Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Willie Smith 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.

Willie Smith

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Dennis Johnson: 1976-77 to 1989-90
Willie Smith: 1976-77 to 1979-80

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Dennis Johnson 3 Willie Smith 0

NBA Seasons Dennis Johnson 14 Willie Smith 4

Playoffs Played Dennis Johnson 13 Willie Smith 0

All-Star Games Dennis Johnson 5 Willie Smith 0

Honors and Awards

Finals MVP Dennis Johnson 1 Willie Smith 0

All-NBA First Team Dennis Johnson 1 Willie Smith 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 2 Willie Smith 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Dennis Johnson 6 Willie Smith 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 9 Willie Smith 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 14.1 Willie Smith 4.6

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 3.9 Willie Smith 1.7

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.0 Willie Smith 3.6

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.3 Willie Smith 1.1

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Willie Smith 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 15,535 Willie Smith 357

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 4,249 Willie Smith 134

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 5,499 Willie Smith 277

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 1,477 Willie Smith 85

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 675 Willie Smith 2

Total Games Dennis Johnson 1,100 Willie Smith 78

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .445 Willie Smith .400

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .172 * Willie Smith .239 *

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .797 Willie Smith .754

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 19.5 (1982) Willie Smith 4.8 (1980)

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.1 (1982) Willie Smith 2.0 (1980)

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.8 (1988) Willie Smith 4.2 (1980)

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.8 (1980) Willie Smith 1.2 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.2 (1979) Willie Smith 0.1 (1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 17.3 Willie Smith -

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 4.3 Willie Smith -

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.6 Willie Smith -

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.4 Willie Smith -

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Willie Smith -

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 3,116 Willie Smith -

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 781 Willie Smith -

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 1,006 Willie Smith -

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 247 Willie Smith -

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 113 Willie Smith -

Total Games Dennis Johnson 180 Willie Smith 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .439 Willie Smith -

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .239 * Willie Smith - *

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .802 Willie Smith -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 22.3 (1982) Willie Smith -

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.7 (1983) Willie Smith -

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 8.9 (1987) Willie Smith -

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 2.2 (1986) Willie Smith -

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.5 (1979) Willie Smith -

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