Patrick Ewing vs. Larry Johnson: NBA Rankings Comparison
The ultimate statistical showdown: compare Patrick Ewing 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 Patrick Ewing, with a career spanning 17 seasons from 1986 to 2002, 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.
Patrick Ewing vs. Larry Johnson | ||||
Career Totals |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Patrick Ewing | Larry Johnson | Patrick Ewing | Larry Johnson | |
| Points | 28th | +300th | 38th | 270th |
| Rebounds | 26th | 250th | 26th | +300th |
| Assists | +300th | +300th | 162nd | +300th |
| Steals | 124th | +300th | 83rd | 288th |
| Blocks | 7th | +300th | 7th | +300th |
| Years | 17 | 10 | 14 | 6 |
Patrick Ewing vs. Larry Johnson | ||||
Career Per Game |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Patrick Ewing | Larry Johnson | Patrick Ewing | Larry Johnson | |
| Points | 54th | 213rd | 88th | 288th |
| Rebounds | 62nd | 190th | 48th | +300th |
| Assists | +300th | +300th | +300th | +300th |
| Steals | +300th | +300th | +300th | +300th |
| Blocks | 11th | +300th | 13th | +300th |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Patrick Ewing | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 28th | +300th | +272 | 24,815 vs. 11,450 | 13,365 |
| Rebounds | 26th | 250th | 224 | 11,607 vs. 5,300 | 6,307 |
| Assists | +300th | +300th | 2,215 vs. 2,298 | 83 | |
| Steals | 124th | +300th | +176 | 1,136 vs. 515 | 621 |
| Blocks | 7th | +300th | +293 | 2,894 vs. 258 | 2,636 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 41st | 149th | 108 | 2,752 vs. 1,794 | 958 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 12th | 225th | 213 | 8,855 vs. 3,506 | 5,349 |
| Field Goals Made | 18th | +300th | +282 | 9,702 vs. 4,401 | 5,301 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 25th | +300th | +275 | 19,241 vs. 9,086 | 10,155 |
| 3-Pointers Made | +300th | +300th | 19 vs. 367 | 348 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | +300th | +300th | 125 vs. 1,104 | 979 | |
| Free Throws Made | 31st | +300th | +269 | 5,392 vs. 2,281 | 3,111 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 33rd | +300th | +267 | 7,289 vs. 2,978 | 4,311 |
Games and Years: | Patrick Ewing | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 54th | +300th | 1,183 vs. 707 | 476 | |
| Seasons | 59th | +300th | 17 vs. 10 | 7 | |
Triple-Doubles: | Patrick Ewing | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | 275th | 109th | 166 | 1 vs. 5 | 4 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Patrick Ewing | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 43rd | +300th | 30 vs. 1 | 29 | |
| 50+ point games | 49th | - | 2 vs. 0 | 2 | |
| 60+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Patrick Ewing | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 38th | 270th | 232 | 2,813 vs. 937 | 1,876 |
| Rebounds | 26th | +300th | +274 | 1,435 vs. 351 | 1,084 |
| Assists | 162nd | +300th | +138 | 275 vs. 134 | 141 |
| Steals | 83rd | 288th | 205 | 122 vs. 55 | 67 |
| Blocks | 7th | +300th | +293 | 303 vs. 11 | 292 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 29th | 248th | 219 | 337 vs. 102 | 235 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 16th | 250th | 234 | 1,098 vs. 249 | 849 |
| Field Goals Made | 31st | 268th | 237 | 1,104 vs. 351 | 753 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 29th | 293rd | 264 | 2,353 vs. 727 | 1,626 |
| 3-Pointers Made | +300th | 298th | +2 | 8 vs. 47 | 39 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | +300th | 255th | +45 | 23 vs. 155 | 132 |
| Free Throws Made | 43rd | 270th | 227 | 597 vs. 188 | 409 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 37th | 269th | 232 | 831 vs. 245 | 586 |
Games and Years: | Patrick Ewing | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 71st | +300th | 139 vs. 66 | 73 | |
| Playoffs | 30th | +300th | 14 vs. 6 | 8 | |
Triple-Doubles: | Patrick Ewing | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | +300th | +300th | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Patrick Ewing | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 55th | - | 2 vs. 0 | 2 | |
| 50+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Patrick Ewing | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 54th | 213rd | 159 | 20.98 vs. 16.20 | 4.78 |
| Rebounds per game | 62nd | 190th | 128 | 9.81 vs. 7.50 | 2.32 |
| Assists per game | +300th | +300th | 1.87 vs. 3.25 | 1.38 | |
| Steals per game | +300th | +300th | 0.96 vs. 0.73 | 0.23 | |
| Blocks per game | 11th | +300th | +289 | 2.45 vs. 0.36 | 2.08 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 131st | 89th | 42 | 2.33 vs. 2.54 | 0.21 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 29th | 158th | 129 | 7.49 vs. 4.96 | 2.53 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 45th | 208th | 163 | 8.20 vs. 6.22 | 1.98 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 67th | 252nd | 185 | 16.26 vs. 12.85 | 3.41 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +300th | +300th | 0.02 vs. 0.52 | 0.50 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | +300th | +300th | 0.11 vs. 1.56 | 1.46 | |
| Free Throws Made per game | 79th | 230th | 151 | 4.56 vs. 3.23 | 1.33 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 66th | 222nd | 156 | 6.16 vs. 4.21 | 1.95 |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Patrick Ewing | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 88th | 288th | 200 | 20.24 vs. 14.20 | 6.04 |
| Rebounds per game | 48th | +300th | +252 | 10.32 vs. 5.32 | 5.01 |
| Assists per game | +300th | +300th | 1.98 vs. 2.03 | 0.05 | |
| Steals per game | +300th | +300th | 0.88 vs. 0.83 | 0.04 | |
| Blocks per game | 13th | +300th | +287 | 2.18 vs. 0.17 | 2.01 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 125th | +300th | +175 | 2.42 vs. 1.55 | 0.88 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 23rd | +300th | +277 | 7.90 vs. 3.77 | 4.13 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 67th | 290th | 223 | 7.94 vs. 5.32 | 2.62 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 80th | +300th | +220 | 16.93 vs. 11.02 | 5.91 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +300th | +300th | 0.06 vs. 0.71 | 0.65 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | +300th | +300th | 0.17 vs. 2.35 | 2.18 | |
| Free Throws Made per game | 134th | +300th | +166 | 4.29 vs. 2.85 | 1.45 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 106th | +300th | +194 | 5.98 vs. 3.71 | 2.27 |
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.