Muggsy Bogues vs. Buck Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Buck Johnson and Muggsy Bogues 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

Muggsy Bogues

vs.

Buck Johnson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Muggsy Bogues: 1987-88 to 2000-01
Buck Johnson: 1986-87 to 1992-93

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Muggsy Bogues 0 Buck Johnson 0

NBA Seasons Muggsy Bogues 14 Buck Johnson 7

Playoffs Played Muggsy Bogues 5 Buck Johnson 5

All-Star Games Muggsy Bogues 0 Buck Johnson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 7.7 Buck Johnson 9.1

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.6 Buck Johnson 3.5

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 7.6 Buck Johnson 1.7

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 1.5 Buck Johnson 0.8

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.0 Buck Johnson 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Muggsy Bogues 6,858 Buck Johnson 4,617

Total Rebounds Muggsy Bogues 2,318 Buck Johnson 1,760

Total Assists Muggsy Bogues 6,726 Buck Johnson 856

Total Steals Muggsy Bogues 1,369 Buck Johnson 404

Total Blocks Muggsy Bogues 39 Buck Johnson 252

Total Games Muggsy Bogues 889 Buck Johnson 505

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Muggsy Bogues .458 Buck Johnson .488

3-Point Percentage Muggsy Bogues .278 Buck Johnson .113

Free Throw Percentage Muggsy Bogues .827 Buck Johnson .738

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 11.1 (1995) Buck Johnson 14.8 (1990)

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 4.1 (1994) Buck Johnson 4.6 (1990)

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 10.7 (1990) Buck Johnson 3.1 (1990)

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.1 (1992) Buck Johnson 1.3 (1990)

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.1 (1989) Buck Johnson 0.8 (1990)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 8.9 Buck Johnson 6.5

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.7 Buck Johnson 2.5

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 5.6 Buck Johnson 1.5

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 1.7 Buck Johnson 0.6

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.0 Buck Johnson 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Muggsy Bogues 170 Buck Johnson 130

Total Rebounds Muggsy Bogues 51 Buck Johnson 49

Total Assists Muggsy Bogues 107 Buck Johnson 30

Total Steals Muggsy Bogues 33 Buck Johnson 12

Total Blocks Muggsy Bogues 0 Buck Johnson 5

Total Games Muggsy Bogues 19 Buck Johnson 20

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Muggsy Bogues .419 Buck Johnson .424

3-Point Percentage Muggsy Bogues .476 Buck Johnson .000

Free Throw Percentage Muggsy Bogues .769 Buck Johnson .727

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 16.0 (1997) Buck Johnson 12.8 (1990)

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 4.0 (1993) Buck Johnson 4.7 (1991)

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 7.8 (1993) Buck Johnson 3.3 (1989)

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.7 (1993) Buck Johnson 1.5 (1990)

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.0 (2000) Buck Johnson 0.5 (1990)