Joe Johnson vs. Ricky Sobers Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ricky Sobers and Joe 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

Joe Johnson

vs.

Ricky Sobers

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Joe Johnson: 2001-02 to 2021-22
Ricky Sobers: 1975-76 to 1985-86

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Joe Johnson 0 Ricky Sobers 0

NBA Seasons Joe Johnson 18 Ricky Sobers 11

Playoffs Played Joe Johnson 13 Ricky Sobers 3

All-Star Games Joe Johnson 7 Ricky Sobers 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Joe Johnson 1 Ricky Sobers 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Joe Johnson 16.0 Ricky Sobers 13.3

Rebounds Per Game Joe Johnson 4.0 Ricky Sobers 2.6

Assists Per Game Joe Johnson 3.9 Ricky Sobers 4.3

Steals Per Game Joe Johnson 0.8 Ricky Sobers 1.3

Blocks Per Game Joe Johnson 0.2 Ricky Sobers 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Joe Johnson 20,407 Ricky Sobers 10,902

Total Rebounds Joe Johnson 5,059 Ricky Sobers 2,132

Total Assists Joe Johnson 5,001 Ricky Sobers 3,525

Total Steals Joe Johnson 1,071 Ricky Sobers 1,085

Total Blocks Joe Johnson 260 Ricky Sobers 161

Total Games Joe Johnson 1,277 Ricky Sobers 821

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Joe Johnson .441 Ricky Sobers .459

3-Point Percentage Joe Johnson .371 Ricky Sobers .291 *

Free Throw Percentage Joe Johnson .802 Ricky Sobers .843

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Joe Johnson 25.0 (2007) Ricky Sobers 18.2 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Joe Johnson 5.1 (2005) Ricky Sobers 4.1 (1978)

Assists Per Game Joe Johnson 6.5 (2006) Ricky Sobers 7.4 (1978)

Steals Per Game Joe Johnson 1.3 (2006) Ricky Sobers 2.2 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Joe Johnson 0.4 (2006) Ricky Sobers 0.3 (1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Joe Johnson 15.2 Ricky Sobers 13.3

Rebounds Per Game Joe Johnson 4.2 Ricky Sobers 2.7

Assists Per Game Joe Johnson 3.1 Ricky Sobers 4.0

Steals Per Game Joe Johnson 0.8 Ricky Sobers 0.9

Blocks Per Game Joe Johnson 0.2 Ricky Sobers 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Joe Johnson 1,828 Ricky Sobers 387

Total Rebounds Joe Johnson 506 Ricky Sobers 79

Total Assists Joe Johnson 369 Ricky Sobers 117

Total Steals Joe Johnson 96 Ricky Sobers 27

Total Blocks Joe Johnson 19 Ricky Sobers 8

Total Games Joe Johnson 120 Ricky Sobers 29

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Joe Johnson .427 Ricky Sobers .455

3-Point Percentage Joe Johnson .339 Ricky Sobers .250 *

Free Throw Percentage Joe Johnson .779 Ricky Sobers .835

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Joe Johnson 21.2 (2014) Ricky Sobers 15.3 (1984)

Rebounds Per Game Joe Johnson 7.7 (2015) Ricky Sobers 3.3 (1976)

Assists Per Game Joe Johnson 5.0 (2010) Ricky Sobers 4.2 (1976)

Steals Per Game Joe Johnson 1.3 (2012) Ricky Sobers 1.3 (1984)

Blocks Per Game Joe Johnson 0.4 (2005) Ricky Sobers 0.5 (1984)

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