Larry Johnson vs. John Shumate Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Shumate and Larry Johnson 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 2025-26
Larry Johnson: 1991-92 to 2000-01
John Shumate: 1975-76 to 1980-81

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Larry Johnson 0 John Shumate 0

NBA Seasons Larry Johnson 10 John Shumate 5

Playoffs Played Larry Johnson 6 John Shumate 2

All-Star Games Larry Johnson 2 John Shumate 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Larry Johnson 1 John Shumate 0

Rookie of The Year Larry Johnson 1 John Shumate 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Larry Johnson 16.2 John Shumate 12.3

Rebounds Per Game Larry Johnson 7.5 John Shumate 7.5

Assists Per Game Larry Johnson 3.3 John Shumate 1.8

Steals Per Game Larry Johnson 0.7 John Shumate 1.0

Blocks Per Game Larry Johnson 0.4 John Shumate 0.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Larry Johnson 11,450 John Shumate 3,920

Total Rebounds Larry Johnson 5,300 John Shumate 2,388

Total Assists Larry Johnson 2,298 John Shumate 574

Total Steals Larry Johnson 515 John Shumate 323

Total Blocks Larry Johnson 258 John Shumate 224

Total Games Larry Johnson 707 John Shumate 318

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Larry Johnson .484 John Shumate .516

3-Point Percentage Larry Johnson .332 John Shumate .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Larry Johnson .766 John Shumate .720

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Larry Johnson 22.1 (1993) John Shumate 15.1 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Larry Johnson 11.0 (1992) John Shumate 9.5 (1977)

Assists Per Game Larry Johnson 4.6 (1995) John Shumate 2.3 (1978)

Steals Per Game Larry Johnson 1.0 (1992) John Shumate 1.2 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Larry Johnson 0.6 (1992) John Shumate 1.1 (1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Larry Johnson 14.2 John Shumate 12.3

Rebounds Per Game Larry Johnson 5.3 John Shumate 7.5

Assists Per Game Larry Johnson 2.0 John Shumate 2.5

Steals Per Game Larry Johnson 0.8 John Shumate 1.1

Blocks Per Game Larry Johnson 0.2 John Shumate 1.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Larry Johnson 937 John Shumate 148

Total Rebounds Larry Johnson 351 John Shumate 90

Total Assists Larry Johnson 134 John Shumate 30

Total Steals Larry Johnson 55 John Shumate 13

Total Blocks Larry Johnson 11 John Shumate 17

Total Games Larry Johnson 66 John Shumate 12

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Larry Johnson .483 John Shumate .563

3-Point Percentage Larry Johnson .303 John Shumate - *

Free Throw Percentage Larry Johnson .767 John Shumate .537

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Larry Johnson 20.8 (1995) John Shumate 14.1 (1976)

Rebounds Per Game Larry Johnson 6.9 (1993) John Shumate 8.6 (1976)

Assists Per Game Larry Johnson 3.3 (1993) John Shumate 2.8 (1976)

Steals Per Game Larry Johnson 1.3 (1998) John Shumate 1.3 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Larry Johnson 0.5 (1995) John Shumate 1.4 (1976)

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