Complete Stats Comparison of DeMarcus Cousins and Larry Johnson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by DeMarcus Cousins and Larry Johnson during their NBA careers. First we show you a summary of who had better numbers on each statistical category and then we compare in detail the performance of each of these stars in the regular season and the Playoffs, both in total stats and averages per game.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Scoring / Stats / Stats Rankings

This in-depth comparison includes all the numbers, if you prefer a simplified version of this analysis with only the basic statistics, you will find it at the career comparison of these two NBA stars.

On this page we compare:

Who has better stats? Main stats / All stats
Regular Season: Averages / Totals / Pecentages
Playoffs: Averages / Totals / Pecentages

Main Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
DeMarcus Cousins4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		11
seasons
Larry Johnson1
(assists)		1
(assists)		10
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
DeMarcus Cousins1
(blocks)		0
3
Playoffs
Larry Johnson4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		6
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins9
stats		9
stats		0
stats
Larry Johnson3
stats		5
stats		3
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins3
stats		2
stats		1
stat
Larry Johnson9
stats		12
stats		2
stats

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- For turnovers and personal fouls, lower numbers are better.

- Field goal, free-throw and three-point attempts are not included on these tables since it can't be said that higher is better.

Now, lets compare all their stats in detail, one by one...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, DeMarcus Cousins had better averages in points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Larry Johnson had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- DeMarcus Cousins had better averages in points (+3.4), field goals made (+0.8), 3-pointers made (+0.2), free throws made (+1.8), offensive rebounds (+0.1), defensive rebounds (+2.6), total rebounds (+2.7), steals (+0.6) and blocks (+0.7)
- Larry Johnson had better average in assists (+0.3)
- DeMarcus Cousins had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.3) and personal fouls (+1.0)
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- DeMarcus Cousins had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.3), 3-pointers attempted (+0.4) and free throws attempted (+2.5)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
DeMarcus Cousins 19.6
+3.4
Larry Johnson 16.2
Field Goals Made
DeMarcus Cousins 7.0
+0.8
Larry Johnson 6.2
Field Goals Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 15.2
+2.3
Larry Johnson 12.9
3-Pointers Made
DeMarcus Cousins 0.7
+0.2
Larry Johnson 0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 2.0
+0.4
Larry Johnson 1.6
Free Throws Made
DeMarcus Cousins 5.0
+1.8
Larry Johnson 3.2
Free Throws Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 6.7
+2.5
Larry Johnson 4.2
Offensive Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 2.6
+0.1
Larry Johnson 2.5
Defensive Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 7.6
+2.6
Larry Johnson 5.0
Total Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 10.2
+2.7
Larry Johnson 7.5
Assists
DeMarcus Cousins 3.0
Larry Johnson 3.3
+0.3
Steals
DeMarcus Cousins 1.3
+0.6
Larry Johnson 0.7
Blocks
DeMarcus Cousins 1.1
+0.7
Larry Johnson 0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
DeMarcus Cousins 3.3
+1.3
Larry Johnson 2.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
DeMarcus Cousins 3.7
+1.0
Larry Johnson 2.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, DeMarcus Cousins had more total points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Larry Johnson had more total assists.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- DeMarcus Cousins played more years (+1) and had more points (+1,352), field goals made (+161), 3-pointers made (+59), free throws made (+971), defensive rebounds (+1,466), total rebounds (+1,364), steals (+359) and blocks (+484)
- Larry Johnson played more games (+53) and had more offensive rebounds (+102) and assists (+319)
- DeMarcus Cousins had more turnovers (+714) and personal fouls (+528)
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- DeMarcus Cousins had more field goals attempted (+838), 3-pointers attempted (+184) and free throws attempted (+1,433)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
DeMarcus Cousins 11
+1
Larry Johnson 10
Games
DeMarcus Cousins 654
Larry Johnson 707
+53
Points
DeMarcus Cousins 12,802
+1,352
Larry Johnson 11,450
Field Goals Made
DeMarcus Cousins 4,562
+161
Larry Johnson 4,401
Field Goals Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 9,924
+838
Larry Johnson 9,086
3-Pointers Made
DeMarcus Cousins 426
+59
Larry Johnson 367
3-Pointers Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 1,288
+184
Larry Johnson 1,104
Free Throws Made
DeMarcus Cousins 3,252
+971
Larry Johnson 2,281
Free Throws Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 4,411
+1,433
Larry Johnson 2,978
Offensive Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 1,692
Larry Johnson 1,794
+102
Defensive Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 4,972
+1,466
Larry Johnson 3,506
Total Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 6,664
+1,364
Larry Johnson 5,300
Assists
DeMarcus Cousins 1,979
Larry Johnson 2,298
+319
Steals
DeMarcus Cousins 874
+359
Larry Johnson 515
Blocks
DeMarcus Cousins 742
+484
Larry Johnson 258
Turnovers
(lower is better)
DeMarcus Cousins 2,149
+714
Larry Johnson 1,435
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
DeMarcus Cousins 2,421
+528
Larry Johnson 1,893

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Larry Johnson had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than DeMarcus Cousins.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins 46.0%
Larry Johnson 48.4%
+2.4
3-Point Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins 33.1%
Larry Johnson 33.2%
+0.1
Free Throw Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins 73.7%
Larry Johnson 76.6%
+2.9

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Larry Johnson had better averages in points, rebounds, assists and steals while DeMarcus Cousins had better average in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- DeMarcus Cousins had better average in blocks (+0.3)
- Larry Johnson had better averages in points (+5.8), field goals made (+2.3), 3-pointers made (+0.1), free throws made (+0.9), offensive rebounds (+0.6), defensive rebounds (+1.2), total rebounds (+1.8), assists (+0.5) and steals (+0.3)
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- Larry Johnson had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.2) and personal fouls (+0.8)
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- Larry Johnson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.8), 3-pointers attempted (+0.9) and free throws attempted (+1.0)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
DeMarcus Cousins 8.4
Larry Johnson 14.2
+5.8
Field Goals Made
DeMarcus Cousins 3.0
Larry Johnson 5.3
+2.3
Field Goals Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 6.2
Larry Johnson 11.0
+4.8
3-Pointers Made
DeMarcus Cousins 0.6
Larry Johnson 0.7
+0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 1.4
Larry Johnson 2.3
+0.9
Free Throws Made
DeMarcus Cousins 1.9
Larry Johnson 2.8
+0.9
Free Throws Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 2.7
Larry Johnson 3.7
+1.0
Offensive Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 0.9
Larry Johnson 1.5
+0.6
Defensive Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 2.6
Larry Johnson 3.8
+1.2
Total Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 3.5
Larry Johnson 5.3
+1.8
Assists
DeMarcus Cousins 1.5
Larry Johnson 2.0
+0.5
Steals
DeMarcus Cousins 0.5
Larry Johnson 0.8
+0.3
Blocks
DeMarcus Cousins 0.5
+0.3
Larry Johnson 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
DeMarcus Cousins 1.6
Larry Johnson 1.8
+0.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
DeMarcus Cousins 2.3
Larry Johnson 3.1
+0.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Larry Johnson had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than DeMarcus Cousins.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Larry Johnson played more years (+3) and games (+46), and had more points (+770), field goals made (+292), 3-pointers made (+36), free throws made (+150), offensive rebounds (+84), defensive rebounds (+197), total rebounds (+281), assists (+104), steals (+45) and blocks (+1)
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- Larry Johnson had more turnovers (+90) and personal fouls (+156)
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- Larry Johnson had more field goals attempted (+603), 3-pointers attempted (+127) and free throws attempted (+191)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
DeMarcus Cousins 3
Larry Johnson 6
+3
Games
DeMarcus Cousins 20
Larry Johnson 66
+46
Points
DeMarcus Cousins 167
Larry Johnson 937
+770
Field Goals Made
DeMarcus Cousins 59
Larry Johnson 351
+292
Field Goals Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 124
Larry Johnson 727
+603
3-Pointers Made
DeMarcus Cousins 11
Larry Johnson 47
+36
3-Pointers Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 28
Larry Johnson 155
+127
Free Throws Made
DeMarcus Cousins 38
Larry Johnson 188
+150
Free Throws Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 54
Larry Johnson 245
+191
Offensive Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 18
Larry Johnson 102
+84
Defensive Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 52
Larry Johnson 249
+197
Total Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 70
Larry Johnson 351
+281
Assists
DeMarcus Cousins 30
Larry Johnson 134
+104
Steals
DeMarcus Cousins 10
Larry Johnson 55
+45
Blocks
DeMarcus Cousins 10
Larry Johnson 11
+1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
DeMarcus Cousins 31
Larry Johnson 121
+90
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
DeMarcus Cousins 46
Larry Johnson 202
+156

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Larry Johnson had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while DeMarcus Cousins had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins 47.6%
Larry Johnson 48.3%
+0.7
3-Point Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins 39.3%
+9.0
Larry Johnson 30.3%
Free Throw Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins 70.4%
Larry Johnson 76.7%
+6.3
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