Complete Stats Comparison of James Harden and Larry Johnson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by James Harden 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
James Harden4
(points, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		16
seasons
Larry Johnson1
(rebounds)		0
10
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
James Harden5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		16
Playoffs
Larry Johnson0
0
6
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
James Harden8
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Larry Johnson4
stats		3
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
James Harden10
stats		12
stats		2
stats
Larry Johnson2
stats		2
stats		1
stat

- "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, James Harden has better averages in points, assists, steals and blocks while Larry Johnson has better average in rebounds.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- James Harden has better averages in points (+7.9), field goals made (+0.9), 3-pointers made (+2.3), free throws made (+3.9), assists (+3.9), steals (+0.8) and blocks (+0.2)
- Larry Johnson has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.7), defensive rebounds (+0.1) and total rebounds (+1.9)
- James Harden has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.7)
- Larry Johnson has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.2)
- James Harden has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.3), 3-pointers attempted (+6.0) and free throws attempted (+4.0)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
James Harden 24.1
+7.9
Larry Johnson 16.2
Field Goals Made
James Harden 7.1
+0.9
Larry Johnson 6.2
Field Goals Attempted
James Harden 16.2
+3.3
Larry Johnson 12.9
3-Pointers Made
James Harden 2.8
+2.3
Larry Johnson 0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
James Harden 7.6
+6.0
Larry Johnson 1.6
Free Throws Made
James Harden 7.1
+3.9
Larry Johnson 3.2
Free Throws Attempted
James Harden 8.2
+4.0
Larry Johnson 4.2
Offensive Rebounds
James Harden 0.8
Larry Johnson 2.5
+1.7
Defensive Rebounds
James Harden 4.9
Larry Johnson 5.0
+0.1
Total Rebounds
James Harden 5.6
Larry Johnson 7.5
+1.9
Assists
James Harden 7.2
+3.9
Larry Johnson 3.3
Steals
James Harden 1.5
+0.8
Larry Johnson 0.7
Blocks
James Harden 0.6
+0.2
Larry Johnson 0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
James Harden 3.7
+1.7
Larry Johnson 2.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
James Harden 2.5
Larry Johnson 2.7
+0.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, James Harden has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Larry Johnson.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- James Harden played more years (+6) and games (+444), and has more points (+16,237), field goals made (+3,773), 3-pointers made (+2,808), free throws made (+5,883), defensive rebounds (+2,096), total rebounds (+1,173), assists (+6,018), steals (+1,200) and blocks (+397)
- Larry Johnson has more offensive rebounds (+923)
- James Harden has more turnovers (+2,825) and personal fouls (+964)
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- James Harden has more field goals attempted (+9,524), 3-pointers attempted (+7,646) and free throws attempted (+6,500)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
James Harden 16
+6
Larry Johnson 10
Games
James Harden 1,151
+444
Larry Johnson 707
Points
James Harden 27,687
+16,237
Larry Johnson 11,450
Field Goals Made
James Harden 8,174
+3,773
Larry Johnson 4,401
Field Goals Attempted
James Harden 18,610
+9,524
Larry Johnson 9,086
3-Pointers Made
James Harden 3,175
+2,808
Larry Johnson 367
3-Pointers Attempted
James Harden 8,750
+7,646
Larry Johnson 1,104
Free Throws Made
James Harden 8,164
+5,883
Larry Johnson 2,281
Free Throws Attempted
James Harden 9,478
+6,500
Larry Johnson 2,978
Offensive Rebounds
James Harden 871
Larry Johnson 1,794
+923
Defensive Rebounds
James Harden 5,602
+2,096
Larry Johnson 3,506
Total Rebounds
James Harden 6,473
+1,173
Larry Johnson 5,300
Assists
James Harden 8,316
+6,018
Larry Johnson 2,298
Steals
James Harden 1,715
+1,200
Larry Johnson 515
Blocks
James Harden 655
+397
Larry Johnson 258
Turnovers
(lower is better)
James Harden 4,260
+2,825
Larry Johnson 1,435
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
James Harden 2,857
+964
Larry Johnson 1,893

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, James Harden has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Larry Johnson has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
James Harden 43.9%
Larry Johnson 48.4%
+4.5
3-Point Percentage
James Harden 36.3%
+3.1
Larry Johnson 33.2%
Free Throw Percentage
James Harden 86.1%
+9.5
Larry Johnson 76.6%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, James Harden has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Larry Johnson.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- James Harden has better averages in points (+8.3), field goals made (+1.5), 3-pointers made (+1.8), free throws made (+3.6), defensive rebounds (+1.0), total rebounds (+0.2), assists (+4.5), steals (+0.8) and blocks (+0.4)
- Larry Johnson has better average in offensive rebounds (+0.8)
- James Harden has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.6)
- Larry Johnson has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- James Harden has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.0), 3-pointers attempted (+5.1) and free throws attempted (+3.7)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
James Harden 22.5
+8.3
Larry Johnson 14.2
Field Goals Made
James Harden 6.8
+1.5
Larry Johnson 5.3
Field Goals Attempted
James Harden 16.0
+5.0
Larry Johnson 11.0
3-Pointers Made
James Harden 2.5
+1.8
Larry Johnson 0.7
3-Pointers Attempted
James Harden 7.4
+5.1
Larry Johnson 2.3
Free Throws Made
James Harden 6.4
+3.6
Larry Johnson 2.8
Free Throws Attempted
James Harden 7.4
+3.7
Larry Johnson 3.7
Offensive Rebounds
James Harden 0.7
Larry Johnson 1.5
+0.8
Defensive Rebounds
James Harden 4.8
+1.0
Larry Johnson 3.8
Total Rebounds
James Harden 5.5
+0.2
Larry Johnson 5.3
Assists
James Harden 6.5
+4.5
Larry Johnson 2.0
Steals
James Harden 1.6
+0.8
Larry Johnson 0.8
Blocks
James Harden 0.6
+0.4
Larry Johnson 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
James Harden 3.4
+1.6
Larry Johnson 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
James Harden 3.0
Larry Johnson 3.1
+0.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, James Harden has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Larry Johnson.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- James Harden played more years (+10) and games (+107), and has more points (+2,958), field goals made (+822), 3-pointers made (+387), free throws made (+927), offensive rebounds (+24), defensive rebounds (+573), total rebounds (+597), assists (+991), steals (+227) and blocks (+87)
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- James Harden has more turnovers (+469) and personal fouls (+310)
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- James Harden has more field goals attempted (+2,033), 3-pointers attempted (+1,120) and free throws attempted (+1,038)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
James Harden 16
+10
Larry Johnson 6
Games
James Harden 173
+107
Larry Johnson 66
Points
James Harden 3,895
+2,958
Larry Johnson 937
Field Goals Made
James Harden 1,173
+822
Larry Johnson 351
Field Goals Attempted
James Harden 2,760
+2,033
Larry Johnson 727
3-Pointers Made
James Harden 434
+387
Larry Johnson 47
3-Pointers Attempted
James Harden 1,275
+1,120
Larry Johnson 155
Free Throws Made
James Harden 1,115
+927
Larry Johnson 188
Free Throws Attempted
James Harden 1,283
+1,038
Larry Johnson 245
Offensive Rebounds
James Harden 126
+24
Larry Johnson 102
Defensive Rebounds
James Harden 822
+573
Larry Johnson 249
Total Rebounds
James Harden 948
+597
Larry Johnson 351
Assists
James Harden 1,125
+991
Larry Johnson 134
Steals
James Harden 282
+227
Larry Johnson 55
Blocks
James Harden 98
+87
Larry Johnson 11
Turnovers
(lower is better)
James Harden 590
+469
Larry Johnson 121
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
James Harden 512
+310
Larry Johnson 202

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, James Harden has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Larry Johnson has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
James Harden 42.5%
Larry Johnson 48.3%
+5.8
3-Point Percentage
James Harden 34.0%
+3.7
Larry Johnson 30.3%
Free Throw Percentage
James Harden 86.9%
+10.2
Larry Johnson 76.7%
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