Josh Giddey vs. Clemon Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Clemon Johnson and Josh Giddey 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

Josh Giddey

vs.

Clemon Johnson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Josh Giddey: 2021-22 to 2023-24
Clemon Johnson: 1978-79 to 1987-88

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Josh Giddey 0 Clemon Johnson 1

NBA Seasons Josh Giddey 3 Clemon Johnson 10

Playoffs Played Josh Giddey 1 Clemon Johnson 8

All-Star Games Josh Giddey 0 Clemon Johnson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 13.9 Clemon Johnson 5.4

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.3 Clemon Johnson 4.6

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 Clemon Johnson 1.0

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.8 Clemon Johnson 0.5

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 Clemon Johnson 0.9

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 2,920 Clemon Johnson 4,102

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 1,534 Clemon Johnson 3,508

Total Assists Josh Giddey 1,200 Clemon Johnson 744

Total Steals Josh Giddey 160 Clemon Johnson 349

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 95 Clemon Johnson 717

Total Games Josh Giddey 210 Clemon Johnson 761

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 Clemon Johnson .492

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .310 Clemon Johnson .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .753 Clemon Johnson .621

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023) Clemon Johnson 9.5 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.9 (2023) Clemon Johnson 7.2 (1982)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 6.4 (2022) Clemon Johnson 1.8 (1981)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.9 (2022) Clemon Johnson 0.8 (1983)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.6 (2024) Clemon Johnson 1.5 (1980)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.5 Clemon Johnson 4.1

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.0 Clemon Johnson 3.6

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 3.3 Clemon Johnson 0.4

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 Clemon Johnson 0.5

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 Clemon Johnson 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 50 Clemon Johnson 270

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 20 Clemon Johnson 238

Total Assists Josh Giddey 13 Clemon Johnson 26

Total Steals Josh Giddey 1 Clemon Johnson 33

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 2 Clemon Johnson 52

Total Games Josh Giddey 4 Clemon Johnson 66

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .474 Clemon Johnson .465

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .500 Clemon Johnson .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .833 Clemon Johnson .609

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.5 (2024) Clemon Johnson 7.5 (1981)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.0 (2024) Clemon Johnson 10.0 (1981)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 3.3 (2024) Clemon Johnson 1.5 (1981)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024) Clemon Johnson 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 (2024) Clemon Johnson 1.3 (1979)

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