Steven Adams vs. Larry Johnson: NBA Rankings Comparison
The ultimate statistical showdown: compare Steven Adams and Larry 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 Steven Adams, with a career spanning 11 seasons from 2014 to 2025, 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.
Steven Adams vs. Larry Johnson | ||||
Career Totals |
Season | Playoffs | ||
Steven Adams | Larry Johnson | Steven Adams | Larry Johnson | |
Points | +300th | +300th | +300th | 270th |
Rebounds | 182nd | 248th | 184th | +300th |
Assists | +300th | +300th | +300th | +300th |
Steals | +300th | +300th | +300th | 288th |
Blocks | 186th | +300th | 137th | +300th |
Years | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
Steven Adams vs. Larry Johnson | ||||
Career Per Game |
Season | Playoffs | ||
Steven Adams | Larry Johnson | Steven Adams | Larry Johnson | |
Points | +300th | 210th | +300th | 288th |
Rebounds | 150th | 190th | 197th | +300th |
Assists | +300th | +300th | +300th | +300th |
Steals | +300th | +300th | +300th | +300th |
Blocks | 196th | +300th | 175th | +300th |
Comparisons on this page: |
Their rankings for: |
Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Steven Adams | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
Points | +300th | +300th | 6,743 vs. 11,450 | 4,707 | |
Rebounds | 182nd | 248th | 66 | 6,115 vs. 5,300 | 815 |
Assists | +300th | +300th | 1,145 vs. 2,298 | 1,153 | |
Steals | +300th | +300th | 646 vs. 515 | 131 | |
Blocks | 186th | +300th | +114 | 703 vs. 258 | 445 |
Offensive Rebounds | 40th | 149th | 109 | 2,765 vs. 1,794 | 971 |
Defensive Rebounds | 242nd | 222nd | 20 | 3,350 vs. 3,506 | 156 |
Field Goals Made | +300th | +300th | 2,804 vs. 4,401 | 1,597 | |
Field Goals Attempted | +300th | +300th | 4,786 vs. 9,086 | 4,300 | |
3-Pointers Made | +300th | +300th | 1 vs. 367 | 366 | |
3-Pointers Attempted | +300th | +300th | 17 vs. 1,104 | 1,087 | |
Free Throws Made | +300th | +300th | 1,134 vs. 2,281 | 1,147 | |
Free Throws Attempted | +300th | +300th | 2,129 vs. 2,978 | 849 | |
Games and Years: | Steven Adams | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
Games Played | +300th | +300th | 764 vs. 707 | 57 | |
Seasons | +300th | +300th | 11 vs. 10 | 1 | |
Triple-Doubles: | Steven Adams | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
Triple-Doubles | 275th | 109th | 166 | 1 vs. 5 | 4 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Steven Adams | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
40+ point games | - | +300th | 0 vs. 1 | 1 | |
50+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 |
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Steven Adams | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
Points | +300th | 270th | +30 | 549 vs. 937 | 388 |
Rebounds | 184th | +300th | +116 | 532 vs. 351 | 181 |
Assists | +300th | +300th | 68 vs. 134 | 66 | |
Steals | +300th | 288th | +12 | 33 vs. 55 | 22 |
Blocks | 137th | +300th | +163 | 67 vs. 11 | 56 |
Offensive Rebounds | 86th | 248th | 162 | 204 vs. 102 | 102 |
Defensive Rebounds | 184th | 250th | 66 | 328 vs. 249 | 79 |
Field Goals Made | +300th | 268th | +32 | 224 vs. 351 | 127 |
Field Goals Attempted | +300th | 293rd | +7 | 365 vs. 727 | 362 |
3-Pointers Made | +300th | 298th | +2 | 0 vs. 47 | 47 |
3-Pointers Attempted | +300th | 255th | +45 | 3 vs. 155 | 152 |
Free Throws Made | +300th | 270th | +30 | 101 vs. 188 | 87 |
Free Throws Attempted | +300th | 269th | +31 | 189 vs. 245 | 56 |
Games and Years: | Steven Adams | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
Games Played | +300th | +300th | 73 vs. 66 | 7 | |
Playoffs | +300th | +300th | 8 vs. 6 | 2 | |
Triple-Doubles: | Steven Adams | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
Triple-Doubles | +300th | +300th | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Steven Adams | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
40+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Steven Adams | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
Points per game | +300th | 210th | +90 | 8.83 vs. 16.20 | 7.37 |
Rebounds per game | 150th | 190th | 40 | 8.00 vs. 7.50 | 0.51 |
Assists per game | +300th | +300th | 1.50 vs. 3.25 | 1.75 | |
Steals per game | +300th | +300th | 0.85 vs. 0.73 | 0.12 | |
Blocks per game | 196th | +300th | +104 | 0.92 vs. 0.36 | 0.56 |
Offensive Rebounds per game | 7th | 88th | 81 | 3.62 vs. 2.54 | 1.08 |
Defensive Rebounds per game | 227th | 156th | 71 | 4.38 vs. 4.96 | 0.57 |
Field Goals Made per game | +300th | 205th | +95 | 3.67 vs. 6.22 | 2.55 |
Field Goals Attempted per game | +300th | 250th | +50 | 6.26 vs. 12.85 | 6.59 |
3-Pointers Made per game | +300th | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.52 | 0.52 | |
3-Pointers Attempted per game | +300th | +300th | 0.02 vs. 1.56 | 1.54 | |
Free Throws Made per game | +300th | 227th | +73 | 1.48 vs. 3.23 | 1.74 |
Free Throws Attempted per game | +300th | 220th | +80 | 2.79 vs. 4.21 | 1.43 |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Steven Adams | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
Points per game | +300th | 288th | +12 | 7.52 vs. 14.20 | 6.68 |
Rebounds per game | 197th | +300th | +103 | 7.29 vs. 5.32 | 1.97 |
Assists per game | +300th | +300th | 0.93 vs. 2.03 | 1.10 | |
Steals per game | +300th | +300th | 0.45 vs. 0.83 | 0.38 | |
Blocks per game | 175th | +300th | +125 | 0.92 vs. 0.17 | 0.75 |
Offensive Rebounds per game | 68th | +300th | +232 | 2.79 vs. 1.55 | 1.25 |
Defensive Rebounds per game | 210th | +300th | +90 | 4.49 vs. 3.77 | 0.72 |
Field Goals Made per game | +300th | 290th | +10 | 3.07 vs. 5.32 | 2.25 |
Field Goals Attempted per game | +300th | +300th | 5.00 vs. 11.02 | 6.02 | |
3-Pointers Made per game | +300th | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.71 | 0.71 | |
3-Pointers Attempted per game | +300th | +300th | 0.04 vs. 2.35 | 2.31 | |
Free Throws Made per game | +300th | +300th | 1.38 vs. 2.85 | 1.46 | |
Free Throws Attempted per game | +300th | +300th | 2.59 vs. 3.71 | 1.12 |
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.