Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Marques Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Marques Johnson and Giannis Antetokounmpo 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
2025-26
G. Antetokounmpo:
2013-14 to 2024-25
Marques Johnson:
1977-78 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

G. Antetokounmpo1
Marques Johnson0
G. Antetokounmpo12
Marques Johnson11
G. Antetokounmpo9
Marques Johnson6
G. Antetokounmpo1 *
Marques Johnson0
*
G. Antetokounmpo9
Marques Johnson5

Honors and Awards

G. Antetokounmpo2
Marques Johnson0
G. Antetokounmpo1
Marques Johnson0
G. Antetokounmpo7
Marques Johnson1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
G. Antetokounmpo9
Marques Johnson3
G. Antetokounmpo4
Marques Johnson0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
G. Antetokounmpo5
Marques Johnson0
G. Antetokounmpo1
Marques Johnson0
*
G. Antetokounmpo1 *
Marques Johnson0
*
G. Antetokounmpo2 *
Marques Johnson0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.
Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

G. Antetokounmpo 23.9
Marques Johnson 20.1

G. Antetokounmpo 9.9
Marques Johnson 7.0

G. Antetokounmpo 5.0
Marques Johnson 3.6

G. Antetokounmpo 1.1
Marques Johnson 1.3

G. Antetokounmpo 1.2
Marques Johnson 0.8

Totals Stats

G. Antetokounmpo 20,538
Marques Johnson 13,892

G. Antetokounmpo 8,530
Marques Johnson 4,817

G. Antetokounmpo 4,288
Marques Johnson 2,502

G. Antetokounmpo 961
Marques Johnson 888

G. Antetokounmpo 1,064
Marques Johnson 525

G. Antetokounmpo 859
Marques Johnson 691

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .551
Marques Johnson .518

3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .284
Marques Johnson .152

*
Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .693
Marques Johnson .739

Best Season (no game minimum)

G. Antetokounmpo 31.1
(2023)
Marques Johnson 25.6
(1979)

G. Antetokounmpo 13.6
(2020)
Marques Johnson 10.6
(1978)

G. Antetokounmpo 6.5
(2024)
Marques Johnson 4.6
(1981)

G. Antetokounmpo 1.6
(2017)
Marques Johnson 1.6
(1984)

G. Antetokounmpo 1.9
(2017)
Marques Johnson 1.3
(1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

G. Antetokounmpo 27.0
Marques Johnson 21.5

G. Antetokounmpo 12.2
Marques Johnson 7.9

G. Antetokounmpo 5.3
Marques Johnson 3.7

G. Antetokounmpo 1.0
Marques Johnson 1.0

G. Antetokounmpo 1.3
Marques Johnson 0.8

Totals Stats

G. Antetokounmpo 2,270
Marques Johnson 1,163

G. Antetokounmpo 1,022
Marques Johnson 427

G. Antetokounmpo 446
Marques Johnson 198

G. Antetokounmpo 85
Marques Johnson 56

G. Antetokounmpo 110
Marques Johnson 45

G. Antetokounmpo 84
Marques Johnson 54

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .532
Marques Johnson .489

3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .259
Marques Johnson .231

*
Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .625
Marques Johnson .701

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

G. Antetokounmpo 33.0
(2025)
Marques Johnson 24.7
(1981)

G. Antetokounmpo 15.4
(2025)
Marques Johnson 12.4
(1978)

G. Antetokounmpo 6.8
(2022)
Marques Johnson 4.9
(1981)

G. Antetokounmpo 2.2
(2017)
Marques Johnson 1.4
(1981)

G. Antetokounmpo 2.0
(2019)
Marques Johnson 1.9
(1978)

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