Sam Cassell vs. Kevin Johnson: Suns Rankings Comparison
Explore Kevin Johnson and Sam Cassell 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?
While the rankings of their overall NBA careers provide a broader context, here we zoom in on how Sam Cassell and Kevin 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 Sam Cassell's season (1997) and Kevin Johnson's 12 seasons (1988 to 2000) 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.
Sam Cassell vs. Kevin Johnson: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Sam Cassell | Kevin Johnson | Sam Cassell | Kevin Johnson | |
| Points | +150th | 4th | DNP | 1st |
| Rebounds | +150th | 17th | DNP | 10th |
| Assists | +150th | 2nd | DNP | 1st |
| Steals | +150th | 4th | DNP | 1st |
| Blocks | +150th | 30th | DNP | 13th |
| Years | 1 | 12 | 0 | 11 |
Sam Cassell vs. Kevin Johnson: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Sam Cassell | Kevin Johnson | Sam Cassell | Kevin Johnson | |
| Points | -- | 13th | DNP | 11th |
| Rebounds | -- | 133rd | DNP | 76th |
| Assists | -- | 2nd | DNP | 3rd |
| Steals | -- | 11th | DNP | 17th |
| Blocks | -- | 148th | DNP | 77th |
* 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.
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Suns Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Sam Cassell | Kevin Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | +150th | 4th | +146 | 325 vs. 12,747 | 12,422 |
| Rebounds | +150th | 17th | +133 | 50 vs. 2,332 | 2,282 |
| Assists | +150th | 2nd | +148 | 99 vs. 6,518 | 6,419 |
| Steals | +150th | 4th | +146 | 23 vs. 1,022 | 999 |
| Blocks | +150th | 30th | +120 | 6 vs. 159 | 153 |
| Offensive Rebounds | +150th | 23rd | +127 | 12 vs. 477 | 465 |
| Defensive Rebounds | +150th | 12th | +138 | 38 vs. 1,855 | 1,817 |
| Field Goals Made | +150th | 5th | +145 | 100 vs. 4,369 | 4,269 |
| Field Goals Attempted | +150th | 6th | +144 | 241 vs. 8,849 | 8,608 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 131st | 48th | 83 | 19 vs. 158 | 139 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 132nd | 40th | 92 | 62 vs. 515 | 453 |
| Free Throws Made | +150th | 1st | +149 | 106 vs. 3,851 | 3,745 |
| Free Throws Attempted | +150th | 1st | +149 | 124 vs. 4,579 | 4,455 |
Games and Years: | Sam Cassell | Kevin Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | +150th | 6th | +144 | 22 vs. 683 | 661 |
| Seasons | +150th | 2nd | +148 | 1 vs. 12 | 11 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Sam Cassell | Kevin Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | - | 10th | 0 vs. 5 | 5 | |
| 50+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Suns Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Sam Cassell | Kevin Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | DNP | 1st | 0 vs. 2,026 | 2,026 | |
| Rebounds | DNP | 10th | 0 vs. 349 | 349 | |
| Assists | DNP | 1st | 0 vs. 935 | 935 | |
| Steals | DNP | 1st | 0 vs. 132 | 132 | |
| Blocks | DNP | 13th | 0 vs. 30 | 30 | |
| Offensive Rebounds | DNP | 13th | 0 vs. 70 | 70 | |
| Defensive Rebounds | DNP | 8th | 0 vs. 279 | 279 | |
| Field Goals Made | DNP | 1st | 0 vs. 705 | 705 | |
| Field Goals Attempted | DNP | 1st | 0 vs. 1,504 | 1,504 | |
| 3-Pointers Made | DNP | 25th | 0 vs. 22 | 22 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | DNP | 17th | 0 vs. 90 | 90 | |
| Free Throws Made | DNP | 1st | 0 vs. 594 | 594 | |
| Free Throws Attempted | DNP | 1st | 0 vs. 713 | 713 | |
Games and Years: | Sam Cassell | Kevin Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | DNP | 1st | 0 vs. 105 | 105 | |
| Playoffs | DNP | 1st | 0 vs. 11 | 11 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Sam Cassell | Kevin Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | DNP | 4th | 0 vs. 2 | 2 | |
| 50+ point games | DNP | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Suns Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Sam Cassell | Kevin Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | -- | 13th | 14.77 vs. 18.66 | 3.89 | |
| Rebounds per game | -- | 133rd | 2.27 vs. 3.41 | 1.14 | |
| Assists per game | -- | 2nd | 4.50 vs. 9.54 | 5.04 | |
| Steals per game | -- | 11th | 1.05 vs. 1.50 | 0.45 | |
| Blocks per game | -- | 148th | 0.27 vs. 0.23 | 0.04 | |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | -- | 150th | 0.55 vs. 0.70 | 0.15 | |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | -- | 103rd | 1.73 vs. 2.72 | 0.99 | |
| Field Goals Made per game | -- | 20th | 4.55 vs. 6.40 | 1.85 | |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | -- | 25th | 10.95 vs. 12.96 | 2.00 | |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | -- | 105th | 0.86 vs. 0.23 | 0.63 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | -- | 107th | 2.82 vs. 0.75 | 2.06 | |
| Free Throws Made per game | -- | 5th | 4.82 vs. 5.64 | 0.82 | |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | -- | 5th | 5.64 vs. 6.70 | 1.07 | |
Suns Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Sam Cassell | Kevin Johnson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | DNP | 11th | 0.00 vs. 19.30 | 19.30 | |
| Rebounds per game | DNP | 76th | 0.00 vs. 3.32 | 3.32 | |
| Assists per game | DNP | 3rd | 0.00 vs. 8.90 | 8.90 | |
| Steals per game | DNP | 17th | 0.00 vs. 1.26 | 1.26 | |
| Blocks per game | DNP | 77th | 0.00 vs. 0.29 | 0.29 | |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | DNP | 89th | 0.00 vs. 0.67 | 0.67 | |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | DNP | 62nd | 0.00 vs. 2.66 | 2.66 | |
| Field Goals Made per game | DNP | 18th | 0.00 vs. 6.71 | 6.71 | |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | DNP | 16th | 0.00 vs. 14.32 | 14.32 | |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | DNP | 60th | 0.00 vs. 0.21 | 0.21 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | DNP | 59th | 0.00 vs. 0.86 | 0.86 | |
| Free Throws Made per game | DNP | 7th | 0.00 vs. 5.66 | 5.66 | |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | DNP | 6th | 0.00 vs. 6.79 | 6.79 | |