Muggsy Bogues vs. Dennis Johnson Comparison

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

Dennis Johnson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Muggsy Bogues: 1987-88 to 2000-01
Dennis Johnson: 1976-77 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Muggsy Bogues 0 Dennis Johnson 3

NBA Seasons Muggsy Bogues 14 Dennis Johnson 14

Playoffs Played Muggsy Bogues 5 Dennis Johnson 13

All-Star Games Muggsy Bogues 0 Dennis Johnson 5

Honors and Awards

Finals MVP Muggsy Bogues 0 Dennis Johnson 1

All-NBA First Team Muggsy Bogues 0 Dennis Johnson 1

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Muggsy Bogues 0 Dennis Johnson 2

All-Defensive 1st Team Muggsy Bogues 0 Dennis Johnson 6

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Muggsy Bogues 0 Dennis Johnson 9

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 7.7 Dennis Johnson 14.1

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.6 Dennis Johnson 3.9

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 7.6 Dennis Johnson 5.0

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 1.5 Dennis Johnson 1.3

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.0 Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Muggsy Bogues 6,858 Dennis Johnson 15,535

Total Rebounds Muggsy Bogues 2,318 Dennis Johnson 4,249

Total Assists Muggsy Bogues 6,726 Dennis Johnson 5,499

Total Steals Muggsy Bogues 1,369 Dennis Johnson 1,477

Total Blocks Muggsy Bogues 39 Dennis Johnson 675

Total Games Muggsy Bogues 889 Dennis Johnson 1,100

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Muggsy Bogues .458 Dennis Johnson .445

3-Point Percentage Muggsy Bogues .278 Dennis Johnson .172 *

Free Throw Percentage Muggsy Bogues .827 Dennis Johnson .797

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 11.1 (1995) Dennis Johnson 19.5 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 4.1 (1994) Dennis Johnson 5.1 (1982)

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 10.7 (1990) Dennis Johnson 7.8 (1988)

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.1 (1992) Dennis Johnson 1.8 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.1 (1989) Dennis Johnson 1.2 (1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 8.9 Dennis Johnson 17.3

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.7 Dennis Johnson 4.3

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 5.6 Dennis Johnson 5.6

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 1.7 Dennis Johnson 1.4

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.0 Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Muggsy Bogues 170 Dennis Johnson 3,116

Total Rebounds Muggsy Bogues 51 Dennis Johnson 781

Total Assists Muggsy Bogues 107 Dennis Johnson 1,006

Total Steals Muggsy Bogues 33 Dennis Johnson 247

Total Blocks Muggsy Bogues 0 Dennis Johnson 113

Total Games Muggsy Bogues 19 Dennis Johnson 180

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Muggsy Bogues .419 Dennis Johnson .439

3-Point Percentage Muggsy Bogues .476 Dennis Johnson .239 *

Free Throw Percentage Muggsy Bogues .769 Dennis Johnson .802

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 16.0 (1997) Dennis Johnson 22.3 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 4.0 (1993) Dennis Johnson 7.7 (1983)

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 7.8 (1993) Dennis Johnson 8.9 (1987)

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.7 (1993) Dennis Johnson 2.2 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.0 (2000) 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.