Justin James vs. Dennis Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dennis Johnson and Justin James 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

Justin James

vs.

Dennis Johnson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Justin James: 2019-20 to 2020-21
Dennis Johnson: 1976-77 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Justin James 0 Dennis Johnson 3

NBA Seasons Justin James 2 Dennis Johnson 14

Playoffs Played Justin James 0 Dennis Johnson 13

All-Star Games Justin James 0 Dennis Johnson 5

Honors and Awards

Finals MVP Justin James 0 Dennis Johnson 1

All-NBA First Team Justin James 0 Dennis Johnson 1

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Justin James 0 Dennis Johnson 2

All-Defensive 1st Team Justin James 0 Dennis Johnson 6

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Justin James 0 Dennis Johnson 9

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Justin James 3.2 Dennis Johnson 14.1

Rebounds Per Game Justin James 0.9 Dennis Johnson 3.9

Assists Per Game Justin James 0.6 Dennis Johnson 5.0

Steals Per Game Justin James 0.2 Dennis Johnson 1.3

Blocks Per Game Justin James 0.2 Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Justin James 228 Dennis Johnson 15,535

Total Rebounds Justin James 62 Dennis Johnson 4,249

Total Assists Justin James 40 Dennis Johnson 5,499

Total Steals Justin James 14 Dennis Johnson 1,477

Total Blocks Justin James 12 Dennis Johnson 675

Total Games Justin James 72 Dennis Johnson 1,100

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Justin James .446 Dennis Johnson .445

3-Point Percentage Justin James .343 Dennis Johnson .172 *

Free Throw Percentage Justin James .544 Dennis Johnson .797

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Justin James 3.9 (2021) Dennis Johnson 19.5 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Justin James 0.9 (2020) Dennis Johnson 5.1 (1982)

Assists Per Game Justin James 0.6 (2021) Dennis Johnson 7.8 (1988)

Steals Per Game Justin James 0.2 (2021) Dennis Johnson 1.8 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Justin James 0.3 (2020) Dennis Johnson 1.2 (1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Justin James - Dennis Johnson 17.3

Rebounds Per Game Justin James - Dennis Johnson 4.3

Assists Per Game Justin James - Dennis Johnson 5.6

Steals Per Game Justin James - Dennis Johnson 1.4

Blocks Per Game Justin James - Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Justin James - Dennis Johnson 3,116

Total Rebounds Justin James - Dennis Johnson 781

Total Assists Justin James - Dennis Johnson 1,006

Total Steals Justin James - Dennis Johnson 247

Total Blocks Justin James - Dennis Johnson 113

Total Games Justin James 0 Dennis Johnson 180

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Justin James - Dennis Johnson .439

3-Point Percentage Justin James - Dennis Johnson .239 *

Free Throw Percentage Justin James - Dennis Johnson .802

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Justin James - Dennis Johnson 22.3 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Justin James - Dennis Johnson 7.7 (1983)

Assists Per Game Justin James - Dennis Johnson 8.9 (1987)

Steals Per Game Justin James - Dennis Johnson 2.2 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Justin James - Dennis Johnson 1.5 (1979)

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