Josh Giddey vs. Larry Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Larry 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.

Larry Johnson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Josh Giddey: 2021-22 to 2023-24
Larry Johnson: 1977-78 to 1977-78

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Josh Giddey 0 Larry Johnson 0

NBA Seasons Josh Giddey 3 Larry Johnson 1

Playoffs Played Josh Giddey 1 Larry Johnson 0

All-Star Games Josh Giddey 0 Larry Johnson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 13.9 Larry Johnson 1.5

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.3 Larry Johnson 1.3

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 Larry Johnson 1.8

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.8 Larry Johnson 1.3

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 Larry Johnson 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 2,920 Larry Johnson 6

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 1,534 Larry Johnson 5

Total Assists Josh Giddey 1,200 Larry Johnson 7

Total Steals Josh Giddey 160 Larry Johnson 5

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 95 Larry Johnson 2

Total Games Josh Giddey 210 Larry Johnson 4

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 Larry Johnson .231

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .310 Larry Johnson - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .753 Larry Johnson .000

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023) Larry Johnson 1.5 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.9 (2023) Larry Johnson 1.3 (1978)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 6.4 (2022) Larry Johnson 1.8 (1978)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.9 (2022) Larry Johnson 1.3 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.6 (2024) Larry Johnson 0.5 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 9.4 Larry Johnson -

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 3.6 Larry Johnson -

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 2.2 Larry Johnson -

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.2 Larry Johnson -

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.4 Larry Johnson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 85 Larry Johnson -

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 32 Larry Johnson -

Total Assists Josh Giddey 20 Larry Johnson -

Total Steals Josh Giddey 2 Larry Johnson -

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 4 Larry Johnson -

Total Games Josh Giddey 9 Larry Johnson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .458 Larry Johnson -

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .375 Larry Johnson - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .875 Larry Johnson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 9.4 (2024) Larry Johnson -

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 3.6 (2024) Larry Johnson -

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 2.2 (2024) Larry Johnson -

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.2 (2024) Larry Johnson -

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.4 (2024) Larry Johnson -

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.