Complete Stats Comparison of Joe Johnson and Bill Walton

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Joe Johnson and Bill Walton 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 / 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
Joe Johnson2
(points, assists)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		18
seasons
Bill Walton2
(rebounds, blocks)		1
(blocks)		10
seasons
they are tied1
(steals)
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Joe Johnson3
(points, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		13
Playoffs
Bill Walton2
(rebounds, blocks)		1
(blocks)		4
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Joe Johnson6
stats		10
stats		2
stats
Bill Walton5
stats		4
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Joe Johnson7
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Bill Walton5
stats		3
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...

Notes: Turnovers started to be recorded in 1977-78. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80.
(*) = some years in his career don't have the stat.

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Joe Johnson had better averages in points and assists while Bill Walton had better averages in rebounds and blocks. They are tied in steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Joe Johnson had better averages in points (+2.7), field goals made (+0.6), 3-pointers made (+1.5) and assists (+0.5)
- Bill Walton had better averages in free throws made (+0.2), offensive rebounds (+1.6), defensive rebounds (+5.1), total rebounds (+6.5) and blocks (+2.0)
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- Bill Walton had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.8) and personal fouls (+1.0)
- Joe Johnson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.4) and 3-pointers attempted (+4.2)
- Bill Walton had higher average in free throws attempted (+0.9)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Joe Johnson 16.0
+2.7
Bill Walton 13.3
Field Goals Made
Joe Johnson 6.1
+0.6
Bill Walton 5.5
Field Goals Attempted
Joe Johnson 13.9
+3.4
Bill Walton 10.5
3-Pointers Made
Joe Johnson 1.5
+1.5
Bill Walton 0.0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Joe Johnson 4.2
+4.2
Bill Walton 0.0
*
Free Throws Made
Joe Johnson 2.2
Bill Walton 2.4
+0.2
Free Throws Attempted
Joe Johnson 2.7
Bill Walton 3.6
+0.9
Offensive Rebounds
Joe Johnson 0.8
Bill Walton 2.4
+1.6
Defensive Rebounds
Joe Johnson 3.1
Bill Walton 8.2
+5.1
Total Rebounds
Joe Johnson 4.0
Bill Walton 10.5
+6.5
Assists
Joe Johnson 3.9
+0.5
Bill Walton 3.4
Steals
Joe Johnson 0.8
Bill Walton 0.8
Blocks
Joe Johnson 0.2
Bill Walton 2.2
+2.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Joe Johnson 1.9
Bill Walton 2.7
+0.8 *
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Joe Johnson 1.8
Bill Walton 2.8
+1.0

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Joe Johnson played more years (+8) and games (+809), and had more points (+14,192), field goals made (+5,271), 3-pointers made (+1,978), free throws made (+1,672), defensive rebounds (+172), total rebounds (+136), assists (+3,411) and steals (+691)
- Bill Walton had more offensive rebounds (+36) and blocks (+774)
- Joe Johnson had more turnovers (+1,586) and personal fouls (+954)
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- Joe Johnson had more field goals attempted (+12,820), 3-pointers attempted (+5,327) and free throws attempted (+1,785)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Joe Johnson 18
+8
Bill Walton 10
Games
Joe Johnson 1,277
+809
Bill Walton 468
Points
Joe Johnson 20,407
+14,192
Bill Walton 6,215
Field Goals Made
Joe Johnson 7,823
+5,271
Bill Walton 2,552
Field Goals Attempted
Joe Johnson 17,720
+12,820
Bill Walton 4,900
3-Pointers Made
Joe Johnson 1,978
+1,978
Bill Walton 0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Joe Johnson 5,331
+5,327
Bill Walton 4
*
Free Throws Made
Joe Johnson 2,783
+1,672
Bill Walton 1,111
Free Throws Attempted
Joe Johnson 3,468
+1,785
Bill Walton 1,683
Offensive Rebounds
Joe Johnson 1,067
Bill Walton 1,103
+36
Defensive Rebounds
Joe Johnson 3,992
+172
Bill Walton 3,820
Total Rebounds
Joe Johnson 5,059
+136
Bill Walton 4,923
Assists
Joe Johnson 5,001
+3,411
Bill Walton 1,590
Steals
Joe Johnson 1,071
+691
Bill Walton 380
Blocks
Joe Johnson 260
Bill Walton 1,034
+774
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Joe Johnson 2,451
+1,586
Bill Walton 865
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Joe Johnson 2,252
+954
Bill Walton 1,298

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Joe Johnson had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Bill Walton had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Joe Johnson 44.1%
Bill Walton 52.1%
+8.0
3-Point Percentage
Joe Johnson 37.1%
+37.1
Bill Walton 0.0%
*
Free Throw Percentage
Joe Johnson 80.2%
+14.2
Bill Walton 66.0%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Joe Johnson had better averages in points, assists and steals while Bill Walton had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Joe Johnson had better averages in points (+4.4), field goals made (+1.2), 3-pointers made (+1.3), free throws made (+0.8), assists (+0.1) and steals (+0.1)
- Bill Walton had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.9), defensive rebounds (+3.8), total rebounds (+4.9) and blocks (+1.5)
- Joe Johnson had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.6)
- Bill Walton had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.1)
- Joe Johnson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.8), 3-pointers attempted (+3.9) and free throws attempted (+0.7)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Joe Johnson 15.2
+4.4
Bill Walton 10.8
Field Goals Made
Joe Johnson 5.9
+1.2
Bill Walton 4.7
Field Goals Attempted
Joe Johnson 13.7
+4.8
Bill Walton 8.9
3-Pointers Made
Joe Johnson 1.3
+1.3
Bill Walton 0.0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Joe Johnson 3.9
+3.9
Bill Walton 0.0
*
Free Throws Made
Joe Johnson 2.2
+0.8
Bill Walton 1.4
Free Throws Attempted
Joe Johnson 2.8
+0.7
Bill Walton 2.1
Offensive Rebounds
Joe Johnson 1.0
Bill Walton 1.9
+0.9
Defensive Rebounds
Joe Johnson 3.3
Bill Walton 7.1
+3.8
Total Rebounds
Joe Johnson 4.2
Bill Walton 9.1
+4.9
Assists
Joe Johnson 3.1
+0.1
Bill Walton 3.0
Steals
Joe Johnson 0.8
+0.1
Bill Walton 0.7
Blocks
Joe Johnson 0.2
Bill Walton 1.7
+1.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Joe Johnson 1.8
+0.6
Bill Walton 1.2
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Joe Johnson 1.9
Bill Walton 3.0
+1.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Joe Johnson had more total points, rebounds, assists and steals while Bill Walton had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Joe Johnson played more years (+9) and games (+71), and had more points (+1,300), field goals made (+473), 3-pointers made (+158), free throws made (+196), offensive rebounds (+21), defensive rebounds (+41), total rebounds (+62), assists (+224) and steals (+64)
- Bill Walton had more blocks (+64)
- Joe Johnson had more turnovers (+176) and personal fouls (+77)
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- Joe Johnson had more field goals attempted (+1,209), 3-pointers attempted (+465) and free throws attempted (+238)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Joe Johnson 13
+9
Bill Walton 4
Games
Joe Johnson 120
+71
Bill Walton 49
Points
Joe Johnson 1,828
+1,300
Bill Walton 528
Field Goals Made
Joe Johnson 703
+473
Bill Walton 230
Field Goals Attempted
Joe Johnson 1,647
+1,209
Bill Walton 438
3-Pointers Made
Joe Johnson 158
+158
Bill Walton 0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Joe Johnson 466
+465
Bill Walton 1
*
Free Throws Made
Joe Johnson 264
+196
Bill Walton 68
Free Throws Attempted
Joe Johnson 339
+238
Bill Walton 101
Offensive Rebounds
Joe Johnson 116
+21
Bill Walton 95
Defensive Rebounds
Joe Johnson 390
+41
Bill Walton 349
Total Rebounds
Joe Johnson 506
+62
Bill Walton 444
Assists
Joe Johnson 369
+224
Bill Walton 145
Steals
Joe Johnson 96
+64
Bill Walton 32
Blocks
Joe Johnson 19
Bill Walton 83
+64
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Joe Johnson 212
+176
Bill Walton 36
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Joe Johnson 226
+77
Bill Walton 149

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Joe Johnson had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Bill Walton had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Joe Johnson 42.7%
Bill Walton 52.5%
+9.8
3-Point Percentage
Joe Johnson 33.9%
+33.9
Bill Walton 0.0%
*
Free Throw Percentage
Joe Johnson 77.9%
+10.6
Bill Walton 67.3%
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