Patrick Ewing vs. Larry Johnson: Knicks Rankings Comparison
Explore Larry Johnson and Patrick Ewing career statistics with the New York Knicks and discover their all-time rankings in franchise history for both the regular season and the playoffs. See their standing side-by-side in key categories for both total numbers and per game averages, encompassing all games played with the team. Who ranks higher in franchise lore?
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While the rankings of their overall NBA careers provide a broader context, here we zoom in on how Patrick Ewing and Larry Johnson truly stack up based solely on their time with the New York Knicks. This in-depth analysis goes beyond basic career numbers to provide a unique look at where they stand among the franchise's all-time greats.
Considering Patrick Ewing's 15 seasons (1986 to 2000) and Larry Johnson's 5 seasons (1997 to 2001) played specifically for the team, delve into a precise breakdown of their standing across every key statistical category—from scoring, rebounding, and assists to steals, blocks, triple-doubles, and specific points thresholds—encompassing both regular season and their complete playoff runs with the franchise. Our detailed tables provide side-by-side rankings and comparative values, offering the definitive data needed to assess their historical impact on the franchise.
First, review a concise summary of how they rank in Knicks 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 franchise stats and their historical rankings within the team's record books.
Patrick Ewing vs. Larry Johnson: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Patrick Ewing | Larry Johnson | Patrick Ewing | Larry Johnson | |
| Points | 1st | 41st | 1st | 14th |
| Rebounds | 1st | 36th | 1st | 17th |
| Assists | 12th | 49th | 5th | 28th |
| Steals | 1st | 43rd | 2nd | 7th |
| Blocks | 1st | 44th | 1st | 34th |
| Years | 15 | 5 | 13 | 4 |
Patrick Ewing vs. Larry Johnson: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Patrick Ewing | Larry Johnson | Patrick Ewing | Larry Johnson | |
| Points | 6th | 70th | 8th | 39th |
| Rebounds | 11th | 70th | 5th | 41st |
| Assists | 109th | 92nd | 54th | 67th |
| Steals | 46th | 121st | 38th | 43rd |
| Blocks | 1st | 92nd | 1st | 91st |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Knicks Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Patrick Ewing | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 1st | 41st | 40 | 23,665 vs. 4,045 | 19,620 |
| Rebounds | 1st | 36th | 35 | 10,759 vs. 1,821 | 8,938 |
| Assists | 12th | 49th | 37 | 2,088 vs. 745 | 1,343 |
| Steals | 1st | 43rd | 42 | 1,061 vs. 219 | 842 |
| Blocks | 1st | 44th | 43 | 2,758 vs. 95 | 2,663 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 2nd | 12th | 10 | 2,568 vs. 608 | 1,960 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 1st | 23rd | 22 | 8,191 vs. 1,213 | 6,978 |
| Field Goals Made | 1st | 41st | 40 | 9,260 vs. 1,543 | 7,717 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 1st | 41st | 40 | 18,224 vs. 3,327 | 14,897 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 134th | 42nd | 92 | 19 vs. 191 | 172 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 101st | 37th | 64 | 122 vs. 597 | 475 |
| Free Throws Made | 1st | 47th | 46 | 5,126 vs. 768 | 4,358 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 1st | 47th | 46 | 6,904 vs. 1,016 | 5,888 |
Games and Years: | Patrick Ewing | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 1st | 41st | 40 | 1,039 vs. 330 | 709 |
| Seasons | 1st | 36th | 35 | 15 vs. 5 | 10 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Patrick Ewing | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 1st | - | 30 vs. 0 | 30 | |
| 50+ point games | 4th | - | 2 vs. 0 | 2 | |
| 60+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Knicks Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Patrick Ewing | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 1st | 14th | 13 | 2,787 vs. 676 | 2,111 |
| Rebounds | 1st | 17th | 16 | 1,413 vs. 266 | 1,147 |
| Assists | 5th | 28th | 23 | 271 vs. 93 | 178 |
| Steals | 2nd | 7th | 5 | 121 vs. 46 | 75 |
| Blocks | 1st | 34th | 33 | 299 vs. 7 | 292 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 2nd | 9th | 7 | 332 vs. 73 | 259 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 1st | 7th | 6 | 1,081 vs. 193 | 888 |
| Field Goals Made | 1st | 13th | 12 | 1,096 vs. 252 | 844 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 1st | 13th | 12 | 2,328 vs. 540 | 1,788 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 35th | 9th | 26 | 8 vs. 45 | 37 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 36th | 8th | 28 | 22 vs. 142 | 120 |
| Free Throws Made | 1st | 22nd | 21 | 587 vs. 127 | 460 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 1st | 21st | 20 | 814 vs. 168 | 646 |
Games and Years: | Patrick Ewing | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 1st | 16th | 15 | 135 vs. 53 | 82 |
| Playoffs | 1st | 24th | 23 | 13 vs. 4 | 9 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Patrick Ewing | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 3rd | - | 2 vs. 0 | 2 | |
| 50+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Knicks Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Patrick Ewing | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 6th | 70th | 64 | 22.78 vs. 12.26 | 10.52 |
| Rebounds per game | 11th | 70th | 59 | 10.36 vs. 5.52 | 4.84 |
| Assists per game | 109th | 92nd | 17 | 2.01 vs. 2.26 | 0.25 |
| Steals per game | 46th | 121st | 75 | 1.02 vs. 0.66 | 0.36 |
| Blocks per game | 1st | 92nd | 91 | 2.65 vs. 0.29 | 2.37 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 19th | 42nd | 23 | 2.47 vs. 1.84 | 0.63 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 5th | 55th | 50 | 7.88 vs. 3.68 | 4.21 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 4th | 64th | 60 | 8.91 vs. 4.68 | 4.24 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 7th | 78th | 71 | 17.54 vs. 10.08 | 7.46 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 146th | 81st | 65 | 0.02 vs. 0.58 | 0.56 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 150th | 80th | 70 | 0.12 vs. 1.81 | 1.69 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 8th | 75th | 67 | 4.93 vs. 2.33 | 2.61 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 5th | 75th | 70 | 6.64 vs. 3.08 | 3.57 |
Knicks Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Patrick Ewing | Larry Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 8th | 39th | 31 | 20.64 vs. 12.75 | 7.89 |
| Rebounds per game | 5th | 41st | 36 | 10.47 vs. 5.02 | 5.45 |
| Assists per game | 54th | 67th | 13 | 2.01 vs. 1.75 | 0.25 |
| Steals per game | 38th | 43rd | 5 | 0.90 vs. 0.87 | 0.03 |
| Blocks per game | 1st | 91st | 90 | 2.21 vs. 0.13 | 2.08 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 13th | 43rd | 30 | 2.46 vs. 1.38 | 1.08 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 2nd | 24th | 22 | 8.01 vs. 3.64 | 4.37 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 6th | 40th | 34 | 8.12 vs. 4.75 | 3.36 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 7th | 46th | 39 | 17.24 vs. 10.19 | 7.06 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 73rd | 35th | 38 | 0.06 vs. 0.85 | 0.79 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 80th | 33rd | 47 | 0.16 vs. 2.68 | 2.52 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 12th | 49th | 37 | 4.35 vs. 2.40 | 1.95 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 8th | 54th | 46 | 6.03 vs. 3.17 | 2.86 |
Note: the per game rankings on this page are among players with a minimum of 40 games played with the Knicks franchise for season stats, and 3 games for Playoff stats.