Dwight Howard vs. Dennis Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dennis Johnson and Dwight Howard 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
Dwight Howard:
2004-05 to 2021-22
Dennis Johnson:
1976-77 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Dwight Howard1
Dennis Johnson3
Dwight Howard18
Dennis Johnson14
Dwight Howard12
Dennis Johnson13
Dwight Howard8
Dennis Johnson5

Honors and Awards

Dwight Howard0
Dennis Johnson1
Dwight Howard5
Dennis Johnson1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Dwight Howard8
Dennis Johnson2
Dwight Howard4
Dennis Johnson6
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Dwight Howard5
Dennis Johnson9
Dwight Howard3
Dennis Johnson0
*
Dwight Howard5
Dennis Johnson0
Dwight Howard2
Dennis Johnson0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Dwight Howard 15.7
Dennis Johnson 14.1

Dwight Howard 11.8
Dennis Johnson 3.9

Dwight Howard 1.3
Dennis Johnson 5.0

Dwight Howard 0.9
Dennis Johnson 1.3

Dwight Howard 1.8
Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

Dwight Howard 19,485
Dennis Johnson 15,535

Dwight Howard 14,627
Dennis Johnson 4,249

Dwight Howard 1,676
Dennis Johnson 5,499

Dwight Howard 1,081
Dennis Johnson 1,477

Dwight Howard 2,228
Dennis Johnson 675

Dwight Howard 1,242
Dennis Johnson 1,100

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dwight Howard .587
Dennis Johnson .445

3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard .214
Dennis Johnson .172

*
Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard .567
Dennis Johnson .797

Best Season (no game minimum)

Dwight Howard 22.9
(2011)
Dennis Johnson 19.5
(1982)

Dwight Howard 14.5
(2012)
Dennis Johnson 5.1
(1982)

Dwight Howard 1.9
(2007)
Dennis Johnson 7.8
(1988)

Dwight Howard 1.5
(2012)
Dennis Johnson 1.8
(1980)

Dwight Howard 2.9
(2009)
Dennis Johnson 1.2
(1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Dwight Howard 15.3
Dennis Johnson 17.3

Dwight Howard 11.8
Dennis Johnson 4.3

Dwight Howard 1.2
Dennis Johnson 5.6

Dwight Howard 0.8
Dennis Johnson 1.4

Dwight Howard 2.0
Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

Dwight Howard 1,909
Dennis Johnson 3,116

Dwight Howard 1,473
Dennis Johnson 781

Dwight Howard 149
Dennis Johnson 1,006

Dwight Howard 94
Dennis Johnson 247

Dwight Howard 248
Dennis Johnson 113

Dwight Howard 125
Dennis Johnson 180

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dwight Howard .589
Dennis Johnson .439

3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard .143
Dennis Johnson .239

*
Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard .548
Dennis Johnson .802

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Dwight Howard 27.0
(2011)
Dennis Johnson 22.3
(1982)

Dwight Howard 15.8
(2008)
Dennis Johnson 7.7
(1983)

Dwight Howard 1.9
(2009)
Dennis Johnson 8.9
(1987)

Dwight Howard 1.4
(2015)
Dennis Johnson 2.2
(1986)

Dwight Howard 3.5
(2010)
Dennis Johnson 1.5
(1979)

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