Sam Cassell vs. Joe Johnson: Rockets Rankings Comparison

Explore Joe Johnson and Sam Cassell career statistics with the Houston Rockets 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 Sam Cassell and Joe Johnson truly stack up based solely on their time with the Houston Rockets. 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 Sam Cassell's 3 seasons (1994 to 1996) and Joe Johnson's season (2018) 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 Rockets 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.

Sam Cassell vs. Joe Johnson:
Rockets Total Stats Rankings Summary

Rockets Totals
Season Playoffs
Sam Cassell Joe Johnson Sam Cassell Joe Johnson
Points
63rd
+150th
16th
+150th
Rebounds
100th
+150th
30th
140th
Assists
39th
+150th
7th
134th
Steals
45th
+150th
12th
+150th
Blocks
133rd
+150th
37th
106th
Years3131

Sam Cassell vs. Joe Johnson:
Rockets Per Game Stats Rankings Summary

Rockets Per Game
Season Playoffs
Sam Cassell Joe Johnson Sam Cassell Joe Johnson
Points
84th
--
52nd
+150th
Rebounds
+150th
--
107th
145th
Assists
30th
--
23rd
142nd
Steals
50th
--
39th
+150th
Blocks
+150th
--
102nd
112nd

* Note: per game rankings on this page include players with a minimum of 40 games played with the franchise for season stats, and 3 games for Playoff stats.

Comparisons on this page:

Their rankings for:
Season Totals - Playoffs Totals /
Season Per Game - Playoffs Per Game

Rockets Totals,
Regular Season Rankings

Rockets

Stats Rankings:

Sam Cassell Joe Johnson Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points
63rd
+150th
+87 2,109 vs. 1391,970
Rebounds
100th
+150th
+50 533 vs. 65468
Assists
39th
+150th
+111 875 vs. 38837
Steals
45th
+150th
+105 206 vs. 6200
Blocks
133rd
+150th
+17 25 vs. 124
Offensive Rebounds
106th
+150th
+44 114 vs. 2112
Defensive Rebounds
87th
+150th
+63 419 vs. 63356
Field Goals Made
73rd
+150th
+77 704 vs. 51653
Field Goals Attempted
69th
+150th
+81 1,639 vs. 1341,505
3-Pointers Made
45th
147th
102 162 vs. 17145
3-Pointers Attempted
45th
147th
102 489 vs. 61428
Free Throws Made
40th
+150th
+110 539 vs. 20519
Free Throws Attempted
42nd
+150th
+108 646 vs. 21625
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Games and Years:

Sam Cassell Joe Johnson Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Games Played
67th
+150th
209 vs. 23186
Seasons
72nd
+150th
3 vs. 12
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Rankings by Points Scored:

Sam Cassell Joe Johnson Rk Diff. Values Diff.
40+ point games
-
-
0 vs. 00

Rockets Totals,
Playoffs Rankings

Rockets

Stats Rankings:

Sam Cassell Joe Johnson Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points
16th
+150th
+134 533 vs. 12521
Rebounds
30th
140th
110 118 vs. 10108
Assists
7th
134th
127 216 vs. 3213
Steals
12th
+150th
+138 48 vs. 048
Blocks
37th
106th
69 8 vs. 17
Offensive Rebounds
34th
+150th
+116 28 vs. 028
Defensive Rebounds
28th
123rd
95 90 vs. 1080
Field Goals Made
22nd
143rd
121 163 vs. 6157
Field Goals Attempted
17th
140th
123 410 vs. 17393
3-Pointers Made
11th
+150th
+139 49 vs. 049
3-Pointers Attempted
11th
94th
83 134 vs. 3131
Free Throws Made
7th
+150th
+143 158 vs. 0158
Free Throws Attempted
9th
+150th
+141 188 vs. 0188
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Games and Years:

Sam Cassell Joe Johnson Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Games Played
9th
97th
88 52 vs. 844
Playoffs
27th
91st
64 3 vs. 12
Rockets

Rankings by Points Scored:

Sam Cassell Joe Johnson Rk Diff. Values Diff.
40+ point games
-
-
0 vs. 00

Rockets Per Game Averages,
Regular Season Rankings

Rockets

Stats Rankings:

Sam Cassell Joe Johnson Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points per game
84th
--
10.09 vs. 6.044.05
Rebounds per game
+150th
--
2.55 vs. 2.830.28
Assists per game
30th
--
4.19 vs. 1.652.53
Steals per game
50th
--
0.99 vs. 0.260.72
Blocks per game
+150th
--
0.12 vs. 0.040.08
Offensive Rebounds per game
148th
--
0.55 vs. 0.090.46
Defensive Rebounds per game
130th
--
2.00 vs. 2.740.73
Field Goals Made per game
108th
--
3.37 vs. 2.221.15
Field Goals Attempted per game
101st
--
7.84 vs. 5.832.02
3-Pointers Made per game
83rd
--
0.78 vs. 0.740.04
3-Pointers Attempted per game
83rd
--
2.34 vs. 2.650.31
Free Throws Made per game
37th
--
2.58 vs. 0.871.71
Free Throws Attempted per game
45th
--
3.09 vs. 0.912.18

Rockets Per Game Averages,
Playoffs Rankings

Rockets

Stats Rankings:

Sam Cassell Joe Johnson Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points per game
52nd
+150th
+98 10.25 vs. 1.508.75
Rebounds per game
107th
145th
38 2.27 vs. 1.251.02
Assists per game
23rd
142nd
119 4.15 vs. 0.383.78
Steals per game
39th
+150th
+111 0.92 vs. 0.000.92
Blocks per game
102nd
112nd
10 0.15 vs. 0.130.03
Offensive Rebounds per game
102nd
+150th
+48 0.54 vs. 0.000.54
Defensive Rebounds per game
97th
122nd
25 1.73 vs. 1.250.48
Field Goals Made per game
70th
+150th
+80 3.13 vs. 0.752.38
Field Goals Attempted per game
63rd
145th
82 7.88 vs. 2.135.76
3-Pointers Made per game
49th
+150th
+101 0.94 vs. 0.000.94
3-Pointers Attempted per game
50th
97th
47 2.58 vs. 0.382.20
Free Throws Made per game
22nd
+150th
+128 3.04 vs. 0.003.04
Free Throws Attempted per game
26th
+150th
+124 3.62 vs. 0.003.62