Charles Barkley vs. Larry Johnson: NBA Rankings Comparison
The ultimate statistical showdown: compare Charles Barkley and Larry Johnson all-time NBA rankings. Explore their historical standing across total and per-game stats, regular season and playoffs. Who ranks higher?
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This in-depth analysis goes beyond basic career numbers to provide an unparalleled look at where Charles Barkley, with a career spanning 16 seasons from 1985 to 2000, and Larry Johnson, with 10 seasons played from 1992 to 2001, 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.
Charles Barkley vs. Larry Johnson | ||||
Career Totals |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Charles Barkley | Larry Johnson | Charles Barkley | Larry Johnson | |
| Points | 31st | +300th | 36th | 270th |
| Rebounds | 19th | 250th | 15th | +300th |
| Assists | 111st | +300th | 63rd | +300th |
| Steals | 28th | +300th | 35th | 288th |
| Blocks | 130th | +300th | 68th | +300th |
| Years | 16 | 10 | 13 | 6 |
Charles Barkley vs. Larry Johnson | ||||
Career Per Game |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Charles Barkley | Larry Johnson | Charles Barkley | Larry Johnson | |
| Points | 39th | 213rd | 44th | 288th |
| Rebounds | 21st | 190th | 13th | +300th |
| Assists | 238th | +300th | 197th | +300th |
| Steals | 72nd | +300th | 57th | +300th |
| Blocks | 236th | +300th | 195th | +300th |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Charles Barkley | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 31st | +300th | +269 | 23,757 vs. 11,450 | 12,307 |
| Rebounds | 19th | 250th | 231 | 12,546 vs. 5,300 | 7,246 |
| Assists | 111st | +300th | +189 | 4,215 vs. 2,298 | 1,917 |
| Steals | 28th | +300th | +272 | 1,648 vs. 515 | 1,133 |
| Blocks | 130th | +300th | +170 | 888 vs. 258 | 630 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 5th | 149th | 144 | 4,260 vs. 1,794 | 2,466 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 15th | 225th | 210 | 8,286 vs. 3,506 | 4,780 |
| Field Goals Made | 35th | +300th | +265 | 8,435 vs. 4,401 | 4,034 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 61st | +300th | +239 | 15,605 vs. 9,086 | 6,519 |
| 3-Pointers Made | +300th | +300th | 538 vs. 367 | 171 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 297th | +300th | +3 | 2,020 vs. 1,104 | 916 |
| Free Throws Made | 17th | +300th | +283 | 6,349 vs. 2,281 | 4,068 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 13th | +300th | +287 | 8,643 vs. 2,978 | 5,665 |
Games and Years: | Charles Barkley | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 106th | +300th | 1,073 vs. 707 | 366 | |
| Seasons | 91st | +300th | 16 vs. 10 | 6 | |
Triple-Doubles: | Charles Barkley | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | 30th | 109th | 79 | 20 vs. 5 | 15 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Charles Barkley | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 58th | +300th | 21 vs. 1 | 20 | |
| 50+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Charles Barkley | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 36th | 270th | 234 | 2,833 vs. 937 | 1,896 |
| Rebounds | 15th | +300th | +285 | 1,582 vs. 351 | 1,231 |
| Assists | 63rd | +300th | +237 | 482 vs. 134 | 348 |
| Steals | 35th | 288th | 253 | 193 vs. 55 | 138 |
| Blocks | 68th | +300th | +232 | 108 vs. 11 | 97 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 7th | 248th | 241 | 510 vs. 102 | 408 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 17th | 250th | 233 | 1,072 vs. 249 | 823 |
| Field Goals Made | 36th | 268th | 232 | 1,009 vs. 351 | 658 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 47th | 293rd | 246 | 1,965 vs. 727 | 1,238 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 215th | 298th | 83 | 64 vs. 47 | 17 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 138th | 255th | 117 | 251 vs. 155 | 96 |
| Free Throws Made | 25th | 270th | 245 | 751 vs. 188 | 563 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 18th | 269th | 251 | 1,048 vs. 245 | 803 |
Games and Years: | Charles Barkley | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 100th | +300th | 123 vs. 66 | 57 | |
| Playoffs | 45th | +300th | 13 vs. 6 | 7 | |
Triple-Doubles: | Charles Barkley | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | 13th | +300th | 4 vs. 0 | 4 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Charles Barkley | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 28th | - | 5 vs. 0 | 5 | |
| 50+ point games | 9th | - | 1 vs. 0 | 1 | |
| 60+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Charles Barkley | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 39th | 213rd | 174 | 22.14 vs. 16.20 | 5.95 |
| Rebounds per game | 21st | 190th | 169 | 11.69 vs. 7.50 | 4.20 |
| Assists per game | 238th | +300th | +62 | 3.93 vs. 3.25 | 0.68 |
| Steals per game | 72nd | +300th | +228 | 1.54 vs. 0.73 | 0.81 |
| Blocks per game | 236th | +300th | +64 | 0.83 vs. 0.36 | 0.46 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 4th | 89th | 85 | 3.97 vs. 2.54 | 1.43 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 21st | 158th | 137 | 7.72 vs. 4.96 | 2.76 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 57th | 208th | 151 | 7.86 vs. 6.22 | 1.64 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 149th | 252nd | 103 | 14.54 vs. 12.85 | 1.69 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +300th | +300th | 0.50 vs. 0.52 | 0.02 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | +300th | +300th | 1.88 vs. 1.56 | 0.32 | |
| Free Throws Made per game | 22nd | 230th | 208 | 5.92 vs. 3.23 | 2.69 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 20th | 222nd | 202 | 8.05 vs. 4.21 | 3.84 |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Charles Barkley | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 44th | 288th | 244 | 23.03 vs. 14.20 | 8.84 |
| Rebounds per game | 13th | +300th | +287 | 12.86 vs. 5.32 | 7.54 |
| Assists per game | 197th | +300th | +103 | 3.92 vs. 2.03 | 1.89 |
| Steals per game | 57th | +300th | +243 | 1.57 vs. 0.83 | 0.74 |
| Blocks per game | 195th | +300th | +105 | 0.88 vs. 0.17 | 0.71 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 4th | +300th | +296 | 4.15 vs. 1.55 | 2.60 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 8th | +300th | +292 | 8.72 vs. 3.77 | 4.94 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 58th | 290th | 232 | 8.20 vs. 5.32 | 2.89 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 108th | +300th | +192 | 15.98 vs. 11.02 | 4.96 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +300th | +300th | 0.52 vs. 0.71 | 0.19 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | +300th | +300th | 2.04 vs. 2.35 | 0.31 | |
| Free Throws Made per game | 31st | +300th | +269 | 6.11 vs. 2.85 | 3.26 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 19th | +300th | +281 | 8.52 vs. 3.71 | 4.81 |
Note: the per game rankings on this page respect the minimums usually applied by the NBA for all-time leaders, this is 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 a minimum of 3 games is applied here for the Playoffs.