Kyrie Irving vs. Dennis Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dennis Johnson and Kyrie Irving 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Kyrie Irving:
2011-12 to 2023-24
Dennis Johnson:
1976-77 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Kyrie Irving1
Dennis Johnson3
Kyrie Irving13
Dennis Johnson14
Kyrie Irving6
Dennis Johnson13
Kyrie Irving8
Dennis Johnson5

Honors and Awards

Kyrie Irving0
Dennis Johnson1
Kyrie Irving0
Dennis Johnson1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Kyrie Irving3
Dennis Johnson2
Kyrie Irving0
Dennis Johnson6
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Kyrie Irving0
Dennis Johnson9
Kyrie Irving1
Dennis Johnson0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Kyrie Irving 23.5
Dennis Johnson 14.1

Kyrie Irving 4.0
Dennis Johnson 3.9

Kyrie Irving 5.7
Dennis Johnson 5.0

Kyrie Irving 1.3
Dennis Johnson 1.3

Kyrie Irving 0.4
Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

Kyrie Irving 16,975
Dennis Johnson 15,535

Kyrie Irving 2,895
Dennis Johnson 4,249

Kyrie Irving 4,100
Dennis Johnson 5,499

Kyrie Irving 945
Dennis Johnson 1,477

Kyrie Irving 308
Dennis Johnson 675

Kyrie Irving 721
Dennis Johnson 1,100

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kyrie Irving .474
Dennis Johnson .445

3-Point Percentage
Kyrie Irving .393
Dennis Johnson .172

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Free Throw Percentage
Kyrie Irving .886
Dennis Johnson .797

Best Season (no game minimum)

Kyrie Irving 27.4
(2022)
Dennis Johnson 19.5
(1982)

Kyrie Irving 5.2
(2020)
Dennis Johnson 5.1
(1982)

Kyrie Irving 6.9
(2019)
Dennis Johnson 7.8
(1988)

Kyrie Irving 1.5
(2019)
Dennis Johnson 1.8
(1980)

Kyrie Irving 0.8
(2023)
Dennis Johnson 1.2
(1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Kyrie Irving 23.3
Dennis Johnson 17.3

Kyrie Irving 3.7
Dennis Johnson 4.3

Kyrie Irving 4.8
Dennis Johnson 5.6

Kyrie Irving 1.4
Dennis Johnson 1.4

Kyrie Irving 0.6
Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

Kyrie Irving 1,724
Dennis Johnson 3,116

Kyrie Irving 272
Dennis Johnson 781

Kyrie Irving 358
Dennis Johnson 1,006

Kyrie Irving 105
Dennis Johnson 247

Kyrie Irving 46
Dennis Johnson 113

Kyrie Irving 74
Dennis Johnson 180

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kyrie Irving .455
Dennis Johnson .439

3-Point Percentage
Kyrie Irving .393
Dennis Johnson .239

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Free Throw Percentage
Kyrie Irving .891
Dennis Johnson .802

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Kyrie Irving 25.9
(2017)
Dennis Johnson 22.3
(1982)

Kyrie Irving 5.8
(2021)
Dennis Johnson 7.7
(1983)

Kyrie Irving 7.0
(2019)
Dennis Johnson 8.9
(1987)

Kyrie Irving 1.8
(2022)
Dennis Johnson 2.2
(1986)

Kyrie Irving 1.3
(2022)
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.