Rudy Gobert vs. Larry Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Larry Johnson and Rudy Gobert 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

Rudy Gobert

vs.

Larry Johnson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Rudy Gobert: 2013-14 to 2023-24
Larry Johnson: 1977-78 to 1977-78

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Rudy Gobert 0 Larry Johnson 0

NBA Seasons Rudy Gobert 11 Larry Johnson 1

Playoffs Played Rudy Gobert 8 Larry Johnson 0

All-Star Games Rudy Gobert 3 Larry Johnson 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Rudy Gobert 4 Larry Johnson 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Rudy Gobert 7 Larry Johnson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Rudy Gobert 7 Larry Johnson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Rudy Gobert 4 Larry Johnson 0 *

Rebounds Leader Rudy Gobert 1 Larry Johnson 0

Blocks Leader Rudy Gobert 1 Larry Johnson 0

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Rudy Gobert 12.7 Larry Johnson 1.5

Rebounds Per Game Rudy Gobert 11.8 Larry Johnson 1.3

Assists Per Game Rudy Gobert 1.3 Larry Johnson 1.8

Steals Per Game Rudy Gobert 0.7 Larry Johnson 1.3

Blocks Per Game Rudy Gobert 2.1 Larry Johnson 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Rudy Gobert 9,592 Larry Johnson 6

Total Rebounds Rudy Gobert 8,915 Larry Johnson 5

Total Assists Rudy Gobert 996 Larry Johnson 7

Total Steals Rudy Gobert 520 Larry Johnson 5

Total Blocks Rudy Gobert 1,614 Larry Johnson 2

Total Games Rudy Gobert 757 Larry Johnson 4

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Rudy Gobert .655 Larry Johnson .231

3-Point Percentage Rudy Gobert .000 Larry Johnson - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Rudy Gobert .639 Larry Johnson .000

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Rudy Gobert 15.9 (2019) Larry Johnson 1.5 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Rudy Gobert 14.7 (2022) Larry Johnson 1.3 (1978)

Assists Per Game Rudy Gobert 2.0 (2019) Larry Johnson 1.8 (1978)

Steals Per Game Rudy Gobert 0.8 (2019) Larry Johnson 1.3 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Rudy Gobert 2.7 (2021) Larry Johnson 0.5 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Rudy Gobert 13.3 Larry Johnson -

Rebounds Per Game Rudy Gobert 11.2 Larry Johnson -

Assists Per Game Rudy Gobert 1.2 Larry Johnson -

Steals Per Game Rudy Gobert 0.7 Larry Johnson -

Blocks Per Game Rudy Gobert 1.6 Larry Johnson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Rudy Gobert 866 Larry Johnson -

Total Rebounds Rudy Gobert 729 Larry Johnson -

Total Assists Rudy Gobert 77 Larry Johnson -

Total Steals Rudy Gobert 46 Larry Johnson -

Total Blocks Rudy Gobert 107 Larry Johnson -

Total Games Rudy Gobert 65 Larry Johnson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Rudy Gobert .649 Larry Johnson -

3-Point Percentage Rudy Gobert .000 Larry Johnson - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Rudy Gobert .622 Larry Johnson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Rudy Gobert 16.9 (2020) Larry Johnson -

Rebounds Per Game Rudy Gobert 13.2 (2022) Larry Johnson -

Assists Per Game Rudy Gobert 2.0 (2023) Larry Johnson -

Steals Per Game Rudy Gobert 1.0 (2024) Larry Johnson -

Blocks Per Game Rudy Gobert 2.6 (2019) Larry Johnson -

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.