Ervin Johnson vs. Willis Reed Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Willis Reed and Ervin Johnson that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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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
Ervin Johnson:
1993-94 to 2005-06
Willis Reed:
1964-65 to 1973-74

NBA Championships and Seasons

Ervin Johnson0
Willis Reed2
Ervin Johnson13
Willis Reed10
Ervin Johnson9
Willis Reed7
Ervin Johnson0
Willis Reed7

Honors and Awards

Ervin Johnson0
Willis Reed1
Ervin Johnson0
Willis Reed2
*
Ervin Johnson0
Willis Reed1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Ervin Johnson0
Willis Reed5
Ervin Johnson0
Willis Reed1
*
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Ervin Johnson0
Willis Reed1
Ervin Johnson0
Willis Reed1
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Ervin Johnson 4.1
Willis Reed 18.7

Ervin Johnson 6.1
Willis Reed 12.9

Ervin Johnson 0.5
Willis Reed 1.8

Ervin Johnson 0.6
Willis Reed 0.6

*
Ervin Johnson 1.3
Willis Reed 1.1

*

Totals Stats

Ervin Johnson 3,473
Willis Reed 12,183

Ervin Johnson 5,148
Willis Reed 8,414

Ervin Johnson 387
Willis Reed 1,186

Ervin Johnson 471
Willis Reed 12

*
Ervin Johnson 1,087
Willis Reed 21

*
Ervin Johnson 845
Willis Reed 650

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Ervin Johnson .505
Willis Reed .476

3-Point Percentage
Ervin Johnson .200
Willis Reed -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Ervin Johnson .605
Willis Reed .747

Best Season (no game minimum)

Ervin Johnson 8.0
(1998)
Willis Reed 21.7
(1970)

Ervin Johnson 11.1
(1997)
Willis Reed 14.7
(1965)

Ervin Johnson 0.9
(1997)
Willis Reed 2.3
(1969)

Ervin Johnson 1.0
(2000)
Willis Reed 0.6
(1974)

*
Ervin Johnson 2.8
(1997)
Willis Reed 1.1
(1974)

*

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Ervin Johnson 3.5
Willis Reed 17.4

Ervin Johnson 6.1
Willis Reed 10.3

Ervin Johnson 0.5
Willis Reed 1.9

Ervin Johnson 0.5
Willis Reed 0.2

*
Ervin Johnson 1.1
Willis Reed 0.0

*

Totals Stats

Ervin Johnson 267
Willis Reed 1,358

Ervin Johnson 468
Willis Reed 801

Ervin Johnson 36
Willis Reed 149

Ervin Johnson 39
Willis Reed 2

*
Ervin Johnson 82
Willis Reed 0

*
Ervin Johnson 77
Willis Reed 78

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Ervin Johnson .462
Willis Reed .474

3-Point Percentage
Ervin Johnson -
Willis Reed -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Ervin Johnson .678
Willis Reed .765

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Ervin Johnson 6.2
(2000)
Willis Reed 27.5
(1967)

Ervin Johnson 10.8
(2001)
Willis Reed 14.1
(1969)

Ervin Johnson 0.7
(2004)
Willis Reed 2.8
(1970)

Ervin Johnson 1.2
(2000)
Willis Reed 0.2
(1974)

*
Ervin Johnson 2.1
(2001)
Willis Reed 0.0
(1974)

*
Notes: * Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.