Josh Giddey vs. Marques Johnson Comparison

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

Marques Johnson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Josh Giddey: 2021-22 to 2023-24
Marques Johnson: 1977-78 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Josh Giddey 0 Marques Johnson 0

NBA Seasons Josh Giddey 3 Marques Johnson 11

Playoffs Played Josh Giddey 1 Marques Johnson 6

All-Star Games Josh Giddey 0 Marques Johnson 5

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Josh Giddey 0 Marques Johnson 1

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Josh Giddey 0 Marques Johnson 3

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 13.9 Marques Johnson 20.1

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.3 Marques Johnson 7.0

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 Marques Johnson 3.6

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.8 Marques Johnson 1.3

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 Marques Johnson 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 2,920 Marques Johnson 13,892

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 1,534 Marques Johnson 4,817

Total Assists Josh Giddey 1,200 Marques Johnson 2,502

Total Steals Josh Giddey 160 Marques Johnson 888

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 95 Marques Johnson 525

Total Games Josh Giddey 210 Marques Johnson 691

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 Marques Johnson .518

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .310 Marques Johnson .152 *

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .753 Marques Johnson .739

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023) Marques Johnson 25.6 (1979)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.9 (2023) Marques Johnson 10.6 (1978)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 6.4 (2022) Marques Johnson 4.6 (1981)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.9 (2022) Marques Johnson 1.6 (1984)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.6 (2024) Marques Johnson 1.3 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.0 Marques Johnson 21.5

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 Marques Johnson 7.9

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 4.0 Marques Johnson 3.7

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 Marques Johnson 1.0

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 Marques Johnson 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 36 Marques Johnson 1,163

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 17 Marques Johnson 427

Total Assists Josh Giddey 12 Marques Johnson 198

Total Steals Josh Giddey 1 Marques Johnson 56

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 1 Marques Johnson 45

Total Games Josh Giddey 3 Marques Johnson 54

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 Marques Johnson .489

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .417 Marques Johnson .231 *

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .833 Marques Johnson .701

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.0 (2024) Marques Johnson 24.7 (1981)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 (2024) Marques Johnson 12.4 (1978)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 4.0 (2024) Marques Johnson 4.9 (1981)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024) Marques Johnson 1.4 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024) 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.