George Gervin vs. Dennis Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dennis Johnson and George Gervin 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
George Gervin:
1976-77 to 1985-86
Dennis Johnson:
1976-77 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

George Gervin0
Dennis Johnson3
George Gervin10
Dennis Johnson14
George Gervin9
Dennis Johnson13
George Gervin9
Dennis Johnson5

Honors and Awards

George Gervin0
Dennis Johnson1
George Gervin5
Dennis Johnson1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
George Gervin7
Dennis Johnson2
George Gervin0
Dennis Johnson6
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
George Gervin0
Dennis Johnson9
George Gervin4
Dennis Johnson0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

George Gervin 26.2
Dennis Johnson 14.1

George Gervin 4.6
Dennis Johnson 3.9

George Gervin 2.8
Dennis Johnson 5.0

George Gervin 1.2
Dennis Johnson 1.3

George Gervin 0.8
Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

George Gervin 20,708
Dennis Johnson 15,535

George Gervin 3,607
Dennis Johnson 4,249

George Gervin 2,214
Dennis Johnson 5,499

George Gervin 941
Dennis Johnson 1,477

George Gervin 670
Dennis Johnson 675

George Gervin 791
Dennis Johnson 1,100

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Gervin .511
Dennis Johnson .445

3-Point Percentage
George Gervin .297
*
Dennis Johnson .172

*
Free Throw Percentage
George Gervin .844
Dennis Johnson .797

Best Season (no game minimum)

George Gervin 33.1
(1980)
Dennis Johnson 19.5
(1982)

George Gervin 5.5
(1977)
Dennis Johnson 5.1
(1982)

George Gervin 3.7
(1978)
Dennis Johnson 7.8
(1988)

George Gervin 1.7
(1979)
Dennis Johnson 1.8
(1980)

George Gervin 1.3
(1978)
Dennis Johnson 1.2
(1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

George Gervin 27.0
Dennis Johnson 17.3

George Gervin 5.8
Dennis Johnson 4.3

George Gervin 3.2
Dennis Johnson 5.6

George Gervin 1.2
Dennis Johnson 1.4

George Gervin 0.9
Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

George Gervin 1,592
Dennis Johnson 3,116

George Gervin 341
Dennis Johnson 781

George Gervin 186
Dennis Johnson 1,006

George Gervin 69
Dennis Johnson 247

George Gervin 52
Dennis Johnson 113

George Gervin 59
Dennis Johnson 180

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Gervin .508
Dennis Johnson .439

3-Point Percentage
George Gervin .000
*
Dennis Johnson .239

*
Free Throw Percentage
George Gervin .821
Dennis Johnson .802

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

George Gervin 33.3
(1980)
Dennis Johnson 22.3
(1982)

George Gervin 7.3
(1982)
Dennis Johnson 7.7
(1983)

George Gervin 4.6
(1982)
Dennis Johnson 8.9
(1987)

George Gervin 1.9
(1979)
Dennis Johnson 2.2
(1986)

George Gervin 2.7
(1978)
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.