Paul George vs. Dennis Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dennis Johnson and Paul George 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

Paul George

vs.

Dennis Johnson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Paul George: 2010-11 to 2023-24
Dennis Johnson: 1976-77 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Paul George 0 Dennis Johnson 3

NBA Seasons Paul George 14 Dennis Johnson 14

Playoffs Played Paul George 11 Dennis Johnson 13

All-Star Games Paul George 9 Dennis Johnson 5

Honors and Awards

Finals MVP Paul George 0 Dennis Johnson 1

All-NBA First Team Paul George 1 Dennis Johnson 1

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Paul George 6 Dennis Johnson 2

All-Defensive 1st Team Paul George 2 Dennis Johnson 6

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Paul George 4 Dennis Johnson 9

Steals Leader Paul George 1 Dennis Johnson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Paul George 20.8 Dennis Johnson 14.1

Rebounds Per Game Paul George 6.3 Dennis Johnson 3.9

Assists Per Game Paul George 3.7 Dennis Johnson 5.0

Steals Per Game Paul George 1.7 Dennis Johnson 1.3

Blocks Per Game Paul George 0.4 Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Paul George 18,032 Dennis Johnson 15,535

Total Rebounds Paul George 5,465 Dennis Johnson 4,249

Total Assists Paul George 3,191 Dennis Johnson 5,499

Total Steals Paul George 1,464 Dennis Johnson 1,477

Total Blocks Paul George 381 Dennis Johnson 675

Total Games Paul George 867 Dennis Johnson 1,100

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Paul George .440 Dennis Johnson .445

3-Point Percentage Paul George .385 Dennis Johnson .172 *

Free Throw Percentage Paul George .854 Dennis Johnson .797

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Paul George 28.0 (2019) Dennis Johnson 19.5 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Paul George 8.2 (2019) Dennis Johnson 5.1 (1982)

Assists Per Game Paul George 5.7 (2022) Dennis Johnson 7.8 (1988)

Steals Per Game Paul George 2.2 (2019) Dennis Johnson 1.8 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Paul George 0.6 (2013) Dennis Johnson 1.2 (1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Paul George 21.3 Dennis Johnson 17.3

Rebounds Per Game Paul George 7.5 Dennis Johnson 4.3

Assists Per Game Paul George 4.1 Dennis Johnson 5.6

Steals Per Game Paul George 1.5 Dennis Johnson 1.4

Blocks Per Game Paul George 0.5 Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Paul George 2,343 Dennis Johnson 3,116

Total Rebounds Paul George 821 Dennis Johnson 781

Total Assists Paul George 451 Dennis Johnson 1,006

Total Steals Paul George 167 Dennis Johnson 247

Total Blocks Paul George 60 Dennis Johnson 113

Total Games Paul George 110 Dennis Johnson 180

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Paul George .424 Dennis Johnson .439

3-Point Percentage Paul George .352 Dennis Johnson .239 *

Free Throw Percentage Paul George .827 Dennis Johnson .802

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Paul George 28.6 (2019) Dennis Johnson 22.3 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Paul George 9.6 (2021) Dennis Johnson 7.7 (1983)

Assists Per Game Paul George 7.3 (2017) Dennis Johnson 8.9 (1987)

Steals Per Game Paul George 2.2 (2014) Dennis Johnson 2.2 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Paul George 2.0 (2011) 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.