Bob Cousy vs. Kevin Johnson: NBA Rankings Comparison
The ultimate statistical showdown: compare Bob Cousy and Kevin Johnson all-time NBA rankings. Explore their historical standing across total and per-game stats, regular season and playoffs. Who ranks higher?
This in-depth analysis goes beyond basic career numbers to provide an unparalleled look at where Bob Cousy, with a career spanning 14 seasons from 1951 to 1970, and Kevin Johnson, with 12 seasons played from 1988 to 2000, stand among the league's historical elite..
Dive into a meticulous breakdown of their positions in every major statistical category—from scoring, rebounding and assists to steals, blocks, triple-doubles, and rankings by points thresholds—across both regular season and their entire playoff careers. Our comprehensive tables offer side-by-side rankings, value comparisons, and key differences, ensuring you have all the definitive data to assess their historical impact.
First, review a concise summary of how they rank in NBA history in the main categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks) for both total and per-game stats, and below, you can then explore in detail all their stats and their historical rankings.
Bob Cousy vs. Kevin Johnson | ||||
Career Totals |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Bob Cousy | Kevin Johnson | Bob Cousy | Kevin Johnson | |
| Points | 106th | 227th | 68th | 67th |
| Rebounds | +300th | +300th | 174th | +300th |
| Assists | 22nd | 26th | 20th | 21st |
| Steals | n/a | 145th | n/a | 72nd |
| Blocks | n/a | +300th | n/a | +300th |
| Years | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
Bob Cousy vs. Kevin Johnson | ||||
Career Per Game |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Bob Cousy | Kevin Johnson | Bob Cousy | Kevin Johnson | |
| Points | 122nd | 142nd | 134th | 110th |
| Rebounds | +300th | +300th | +300th | +300th |
| Assists | 23rd | 7th | 10th | 6th |
| Steals | n/a | 87th | n/a | 144th |
| Blocks | n/a | +300th | n/a | +300th |
Steals, blocks, offensive and defensive rebounds started to be recorded in the 1973-74 season. The 3-point shot was implemented in the 1979-80 season.
n/a = The player doesn't have data for the stat.
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Bob Cousy | Kevin Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 106th | 227th | 121 | 16,960 vs. 13,127 | 3,833 |
| Rebounds | +300th | +300th | 4,786 vs. 2,404 | 2,382 | |
| Assists | 22nd | 26th | 4 | 6,955 vs. 6,711 | 244 |
| Steals | n/a | 145th | 0 vs. 1,082 | ||
| Blocks | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 176 | ||
| Offensive Rebounds | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 487 | ||
| Defensive Rebounds | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 1,917 | ||
| Field Goals Made | 123rd | 297th | 174 | 6,168 vs. 4,512 | 1,656 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 46th | +300th | +254 | 16,468 vs. 9,160 | 7,308 |
| 3-Pointers Made | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 160 | ||
| 3-Pointers Attempted | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 524 | ||
| Free Throws Made | 54th | 86th | 32 | 4,624 vs. 3,943 | 681 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 56th | 104th | 48 | 5,756 vs. 4,691 | 1,065 |
Games and Years: | Bob Cousy | Kevin Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 236th | +300th | 924 vs. 735 | 189 | |
| Seasons | 194th | +300th | 14 vs. 12 | 2 | |
Triple-Doubles: | Bob Cousy | Kevin Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | 14th | 53rd | 39 | 33 vs. 13 | 20 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Bob Cousy | Kevin Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 220th | 152nd | 68 | 3 vs. 5 | 2 |
| 50+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Bob Cousy | Kevin Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 68th | 67th | 1 | 2,018 vs. 2,026 | 8 |
| Rebounds | 174th | +300th | +126 | 546 vs. 349 | 197 |
| Assists | 20th | 21st | 1 | 937 vs. 935 | 2 |
| Steals | n/a | 72nd | 0 vs. 132 | ||
| Blocks | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 30 | ||
| Offensive Rebounds | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 70 | ||
| Defensive Rebounds | n/a | 220th | 0 vs. 279 | ||
| Field Goals Made | 85th | 77th | 8 | 689 vs. 705 | 16 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 45th | 86th | 41 | 2,016 vs. 1,504 | 512 |
| 3-Pointers Made | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 22 | ||
| 3-Pointers Attempted | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 90 | ||
| Free Throws Made | 39th | 44th | 5 | 640 vs. 594 | 46 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 41st | 48th | 7 | 799 vs. 713 | 86 |
Games and Years: | Bob Cousy | Kevin Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 131st | 149th | 18 | 109 vs. 105 | 4 |
| Playoffs | 45th | 110th | 65 | 13 vs. 11 | 2 |
Triple-Doubles: | Bob Cousy | Kevin Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | 31st | +300th | 2 vs. 0 | 2 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Bob Cousy | Kevin Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 78th | 55th | 23 | 1 vs. 2 | 1 |
| 50+ point games | 9th | - | 1 vs. 0 | 1 | |
| 60+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Bob Cousy | Kevin Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 122nd | 142nd | 20 | 18.35 vs. 17.86 | 0.50 |
| Rebounds per game | +300th | +300th | 5.18 vs. 3.27 | 1.91 | |
| Assists per game | 23rd | 7th | 16 | 7.53 vs. 9.13 | 1.60 |
| Steals per game | n/a | 87th | 0.00 vs. 1.47 | ||
| Blocks per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.24 | ||
| Offensive Rebounds per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.66 | ||
| Defensive Rebounds per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 2.61 | ||
| Field Goals Made per game | 161st | 219th | 58 | 6.68 vs. 6.14 | 0.54 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 35th | 284th | 249 | 17.82 vs. 12.46 | 5.36 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.22 | ||
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.71 | ||
| Free Throws Made per game | 52nd | 40th | 12 | 5.00 vs. 5.36 | 0.36 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 63rd | 57th | 6 | 6.23 vs. 6.38 | 0.15 |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Bob Cousy | Kevin Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 134th | 110th | 24 | 18.51 vs. 19.30 | 0.78 |
| Rebounds per game | +300th | +300th | 5.01 vs. 3.32 | 1.69 | |
| Assists per game | 10th | 6th | 4 | 8.60 vs. 8.90 | 0.31 |
| Steals per game | n/a | 144th | 0.00 vs. 1.26 | ||
| Blocks per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.29 | ||
| Offensive Rebounds per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.67 | ||
| Defensive Rebounds per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 2.66 | ||
| Field Goals Made per game | 180th | 148th | 32 | 6.32 vs. 6.71 | 0.39 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 54th | 171st | 117 | 18.50 vs. 14.32 | 4.17 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.21 | ||
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.86 | ||
| Free Throws Made per game | 39th | 45th | 6 | 5.87 vs. 5.66 | 0.21 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 42nd | 62nd | 20 | 7.33 vs. 6.79 | 0.54 |
Note: the per game rankings on this page respect the minimums usually applied by the NBA for all-time leaders, 400 games for regular season stats unless the player reached these thresholds before: 10,000 points; 4,000 rebounds; 2,000 assists; 625 steals; 500 blocks; 250 3-pointers made. Also 3 minimum games for the Playoffs are applied.