Steven Adams vs. Dennis Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dennis Johnson and Steven Adams 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
2023-24
Steven Adams:
2013-14 to 2022-23
Dennis Johnson:
1976-77 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Steven Adams0
Dennis Johnson3
Steven Adams10
Dennis Johnson14
Steven Adams7
Dennis Johnson13
Steven Adams0
Dennis Johnson5

Honors and Awards

Steven Adams0
Dennis Johnson1
Steven Adams0
Dennis Johnson1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Steven Adams0
Dennis Johnson2
Steven Adams0
Dennis Johnson6
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Steven Adams0
Dennis Johnson9

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Steven Adams 9.2
Dennis Johnson 14.1

Steven Adams 8.2
Dennis Johnson 3.9

Steven Adams 1.5
Dennis Johnson 5.0

Steven Adams 0.9
Dennis Johnson 1.3

Steven Adams 1.0
Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

Steven Adams 6,518
Dennis Johnson 15,535

Steven Adams 5,788
Dennis Johnson 4,249

Steven Adams 1,079
Dennis Johnson 5,499

Steven Adams 624
Dennis Johnson 1,477

Steven Adams 675
Dennis Johnson 675

Steven Adams 706
Dennis Johnson 1,100

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Steven Adams .587
Dennis Johnson .445

3-Point Percentage
Steven Adams .067
Dennis Johnson .172

*
Free Throw Percentage
Steven Adams .536
Dennis Johnson .797

Best Season (no game minimum)

Steven Adams 13.9
(2018)
Dennis Johnson 19.5
(1982)

Steven Adams 11.5
(2023)
Dennis Johnson 5.1
(1982)

Steven Adams 3.4
(2022)
Dennis Johnson 7.8
(1988)

Steven Adams 1.5
(2019)
Dennis Johnson 1.8
(1980)

Steven Adams 1.2
(2015)
Dennis Johnson 1.2
(1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Steven Adams 7.7
Dennis Johnson 17.3

Steven Adams 7.4
Dennis Johnson 4.3

Steven Adams 1.0
Dennis Johnson 5.6

Steven Adams 0.5
Dennis Johnson 1.4

Steven Adams 0.9
Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

Steven Adams 509
Dennis Johnson 3,116

Steven Adams 486
Dennis Johnson 781

Steven Adams 64
Dennis Johnson 1,006

Steven Adams 30
Dennis Johnson 247

Steven Adams 59
Dennis Johnson 113

Steven Adams 66
Dennis Johnson 180

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Steven Adams .614
Dennis Johnson .439

3-Point Percentage
Steven Adams .000
Dennis Johnson .239

*
Free Throw Percentage
Steven Adams .535
Dennis Johnson .802

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Steven Adams 11.8
(2019)
Dennis Johnson 22.3
(1982)

Steven Adams 11.6
(2020)
Dennis Johnson 7.7
(1983)

Steven Adams 2.1
(2022)
Dennis Johnson 8.9
(1987)

Steven Adams 1.2
(2017)
Dennis Johnson 2.2
(1986)

Steven Adams 1.8
(2017)
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.