Dennis Johnson vs. Zion Williamson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Zion Williamson 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
Zion Williamson:
2019-20 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Dennis Johnson3
Zion Williamson0
Dennis Johnson14
Zion Williamson4
Dennis Johnson13
Zion Williamson0
Dennis Johnson5
Zion Williamson2

Honors and Awards

Dennis Johnson1
Zion Williamson0
Dennis Johnson1
Zion Williamson0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Dennis Johnson2
Zion Williamson0
Dennis Johnson6
Zion Williamson0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Dennis Johnson9
Zion Williamson0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Dennis Johnson 14.1
Zion Williamson 24.7

Dennis Johnson 3.9
Zion Williamson 6.6

Dennis Johnson 5.0
Zion Williamson 4.1

Dennis Johnson 1.3
Zion Williamson 0.9

Dennis Johnson 0.6
Zion Williamson 0.6

Totals Stats

Dennis Johnson 15,535
Zion Williamson 4,352

Dennis Johnson 4,249
Zion Williamson 1,154

Dennis Johnson 5,499
Zion Williamson 720

Dennis Johnson 1,477
Zion Williamson 165

Dennis Johnson 675
Zion Williamson 102

Dennis Johnson 1,100
Zion Williamson 176

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dennis Johnson .445
Zion Williamson .599

3-Point Percentage
Dennis Johnson .172
*
Zion Williamson .346

Free Throw Percentage
Dennis Johnson .797
Zion Williamson .695

Best Season (no game minimum)

Dennis Johnson 19.5
(1982)
Zion Williamson 27.0
(2021)

Dennis Johnson 5.1
(1982)
Zion Williamson 7.2
(2021)

Dennis Johnson 7.8
(1988)
Zion Williamson 5.0
(2024)

Dennis Johnson 1.8
(1980)
Zion Williamson 1.1
(2023)

Dennis Johnson 1.2
(1979)
Zion Williamson 0.6
(2021)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Dennis Johnson 17.3
Zion Williamson -

Dennis Johnson 4.3
Zion Williamson -

Dennis Johnson 5.6
Zion Williamson -

Dennis Johnson 1.4
Zion Williamson -

Dennis Johnson 0.6
Zion Williamson -

Totals Stats

Dennis Johnson 3,116
Zion Williamson -

Dennis Johnson 781
Zion Williamson -

Dennis Johnson 1,006
Zion Williamson -

Dennis Johnson 247
Zion Williamson -

Dennis Johnson 113
Zion Williamson -

Dennis Johnson 180
Zion Williamson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dennis Johnson .439
Zion Williamson -

3-Point Percentage
Dennis Johnson .239
*
Zion Williamson -

Free Throw Percentage
Dennis Johnson .802
Zion Williamson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Dennis Johnson 22.3
(1982)
Zion Williamson -

Dennis Johnson 7.7
(1983)
Zion Williamson -

Dennis Johnson 8.9
(1987)
Zion Williamson -

Dennis Johnson 2.2
(1986)
Zion Williamson -

Dennis Johnson 1.5
(1979)
Zion Williamson -

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