Penny Hardaway vs. Joe Johnson: Suns Rankings Comparison
Explore Joe Johnson and Penny Hardaway career statistics with the Phoenix Suns 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 Penny Hardaway and Joe Johnson truly stack up based solely on their time with the Phoenix Suns. 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 Penny Hardaway's 5 seasons (2000 to 2004) and Joe Johnson's 4 seasons (2002 to 2005) 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 Suns 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.
Penny Hardaway vs. Joe Johnson: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Penny Hardaway | Joe Johnson | Penny Hardaway | Joe Johnson | |
| Points | 51st | 37th | 41st | 49th |
| Rebounds | 54th | 48th | 53rd | 62nd |
| Assists | 28th | 29th | 23rd | 41st |
| Steals | 32nd | 38th | 26th | 50th |
| Blocks | 51st | 74th | 29th | 59th |
| Years | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Penny Hardaway vs. Joe Johnson: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Penny Hardaway | Joe Johnson | Penny Hardaway | Joe Johnson | |
| Points | 57th | 39th | 16th | 35th |
| Rebounds | 86th | 94th | 35th | 52nd |
| Assists | 25th | 33rd | 10th | 30th |
| Steals | 19th | 51st | 3rd | 34th |
| Blocks | 88th | 128th | 17th | 57th |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Suns Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Penny Hardaway | Joe Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 51st | 37th | 14 | 2,924 vs. 3,847 | 923 |
| Rebounds | 54th | 48th | 6 | 1,071 vs. 1,189 | 118 |
| Assists | 28th | 29th | 1 | 986 vs. 968 | 18 |
| Steals | 32nd | 38th | 6 | 316 vs. 260 | 56 |
| Blocks | 51st | 74th | 23 | 105 vs. 80 | 25 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 56th | 55th | 1 | 287 vs. 292 | 5 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 47th | 39th | 8 | 784 vs. 897 | 113 |
| Field Goals Made | 48th | 32nd | 16 | 1,158 vs. 1,536 | 378 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 45th | 25th | 20 | 2,609 vs. 3,554 | 945 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 65th | 15th | 50 | 98 vs. 349 | 251 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 63rd | 15th | 48 | 301 vs. 889 | 588 |
| Free Throws Made | 47th | 55th | 8 | 510 vs. 426 | 84 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 49th | 59th | 10 | 638 vs. 563 | 75 |
Games and Years: | Penny Hardaway | Joe Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 61st | 43rd | 18 | 236 vs. 275 | 39 |
| Seasons | 22nd | 42nd | 20 | 5 vs. 4 | 1 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Penny Hardaway | Joe Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Suns Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Penny Hardaway | Joe Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 41st | 49th | 8 | 259 vs. 201 | 58 |
| Rebounds | 53rd | 62nd | 9 | 80 vs. 65 | 15 |
| Assists | 23rd | 41st | 18 | 77 vs. 38 | 39 |
| Steals | 26th | 50th | 24 | 27 vs. 14 | 13 |
| Blocks | 29th | 59th | 30 | 14 vs. 6 | 8 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 48th | 74th | 26 | 23 vs. 13 | 10 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 48th | 54th | 6 | 57 vs. 52 | 5 |
| Field Goals Made | 43rd | 50th | 7 | 94 vs. 77 | 17 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 38th | 48th | 10 | 215 vs. 176 | 39 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 35th | 25th | 10 | 14 vs. 22 | 8 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 34th | 31st | 3 | 44 vs. 49 | 5 |
| Free Throws Made | 31st | 64th | 33 | 57 vs. 25 | 32 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 28th | 58th | 30 | 80 vs. 38 | 42 |
Games and Years: | Penny Hardaway | Joe Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 73rd | 73rd | 0 | 15 vs. 15 | 0 |
| Playoffs | 52nd | 52nd | 0 | 2 vs. 2 | 0 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Penny Hardaway | Joe Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Suns Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Penny Hardaway | Joe Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 57th | 39th | 18 | 12.39 vs. 13.99 | 1.60 |
| Rebounds per game | 86th | 94th | 8 | 4.54 vs. 4.32 | 0.21 |
| Assists per game | 25th | 33rd | 8 | 4.18 vs. 3.52 | 0.66 |
| Steals per game | 19th | 51st | 32 | 1.34 vs. 0.95 | 0.39 |
| Blocks per game | 88th | 128th | 40 | 0.44 vs. 0.29 | 0.15 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 87th | 108th | 21 | 1.22 vs. 1.06 | 0.15 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 74th | 75th | 1 | 3.32 vs. 3.26 | 0.06 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 54th | 34th | 20 | 4.91 vs. 5.59 | 0.68 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 46th | 26th | 20 | 11.06 vs. 12.92 | 1.87 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 90th | 36th | 54 | 0.42 vs. 1.27 | 0.85 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 91st | 41st | 50 | 1.28 vs. 3.23 | 1.96 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 57th | 93rd | 36 | 2.16 vs. 1.55 | 0.61 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 62nd | 101st | 39 | 2.70 vs. 2.05 | 0.66 |
Suns Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Penny Hardaway | Joe Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 16th | 35th | 19 | 17.27 vs. 13.40 | 3.87 |
| Rebounds per game | 35th | 52nd | 17 | 5.33 vs. 4.33 | 1.00 |
| Assists per game | 10th | 30th | 20 | 5.13 vs. 2.53 | 2.60 |
| Steals per game | 3rd | 34th | 31 | 1.80 vs. 0.93 | 0.87 |
| Blocks per game | 17th | 57th | 40 | 0.93 vs. 0.40 | 0.53 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 30th | 75th | 45 | 1.53 vs. 0.87 | 0.67 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 31st | 40th | 9 | 3.80 vs. 3.47 | 0.33 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 23rd | 35th | 12 | 6.27 vs. 5.13 | 1.13 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 15th | 30th | 15 | 14.33 vs. 11.73 | 2.60 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 34th | 17th | 17 | 0.93 vs. 1.47 | 0.53 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 32nd | 28th | 4 | 2.93 vs. 3.27 | 0.33 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 14th | 54th | 40 | 3.80 vs. 1.67 | 2.13 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 11th | 47th | 36 | 5.33 vs. 2.53 | 2.80 |
Note: the per game rankings on this page are among players with a minimum of 40 games played with the Suns franchise for season stats, and 3 games for Playoff stats.