Complete Stats Comparison of LaMelo Ball and Joe Johnson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by LaMelo Ball and Joe 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.

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
LaMelo Ball5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
0
5
seasons
Joe Johnson0
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
18
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
LaMelo Ball0
0
0
Playoffs
Joe Johnson5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
13
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
LaMelo Ball10
stats
2
stats
1
stat
Joe Johnson2
stats
12
stats
2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
LaMelo Ball2
stats
2
stats
0
stats
Joe Johnson10
stats
12
stats
3
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, LaMelo Ball has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Joe Johnson.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- LaMelo Ball has better averages in points (+5.0), field goals made (+1.3), 3-pointers made (+1.6), free throws made (+0.9), offensive rebounds (+0.5), defensive rebounds (+1.6), total rebounds (+2.0), assists (+3.5), steals (+0.7) and blocks (+0.1)
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- LaMelo Ball has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.4) and personal fouls (+1.3)
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- LaMelo Ball has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.7), 3-pointers attempted (+4.2) and free throws attempted (+1.0)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

LaMelo Ball 21.0
+5.0
Joe Johnson 16.0
Field Goals Made
LaMelo Ball 7.4
+1.3
Joe Johnson 6.1
Field Goals Attempted
LaMelo Ball 17.6
+3.7
Joe Johnson 13.9
LaMelo Ball 3.1
+1.6
Joe Johnson 1.5
3-Pointers Attempted
LaMelo Ball 8.4
+4.2
Joe Johnson 4.2
Free Throws Made
LaMelo Ball 3.1
+0.9
Joe Johnson 2.2
Free Throws Attempted
LaMelo Ball 3.7
+1.0
Joe Johnson 2.7
Offensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 1.3
+0.5
Joe Johnson 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 4.7
+1.6
Joe Johnson 3.1
LaMelo Ball 6.0
+2.0
Joe Johnson 4.0
LaMelo Ball 7.4
+3.5
Joe Johnson 3.9
LaMelo Ball 1.5
+0.7
Joe Johnson 0.8
LaMelo Ball 0.3
+0.1
Joe Johnson 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 3.3
+1.4
Joe Johnson 1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 3.1
+1.3
Joe Johnson 1.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Joe Johnson has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than LaMelo Ball.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

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- Joe Johnson played more years (+13) and games (+1,046), and has more points (+15,548), field goals made (+6,107), 3-pointers made (+1,273), free throws made (+2,061), offensive rebounds (+778), defensive rebounds (+2,902), total rebounds (+3,680), assists (+3,291), steals (+731) and blocks (+184)
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- Joe Johnson has more turnovers (+1,682) and personal fouls (+1,525)
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- Joe Johnson has more field goals attempted (+13,647), 3-pointers attempted (+3,397) and free throws attempted (+2,605)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

LaMelo Ball 5
Joe Johnson 18
+13
LaMelo Ball 231
Joe Johnson 1,277
+1,046
LaMelo Ball 4,859
Joe Johnson 20,407
+15,548
Field Goals Made
LaMelo Ball 1,716
Joe Johnson 7,823
+6,107
Field Goals Attempted
LaMelo Ball 4,073
Joe Johnson 17,720
+13,647
LaMelo Ball 705
Joe Johnson 1,978
+1,273
3-Pointers Attempted
LaMelo Ball 1,934
Joe Johnson 5,331
+3,397
Free Throws Made
LaMelo Ball 722
Joe Johnson 2,783
+2,061
Free Throws Attempted
LaMelo Ball 863
Joe Johnson 3,468
+2,605
Offensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 289
Joe Johnson 1,067
+778
Defensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 1,090
Joe Johnson 3,992
+2,902
LaMelo Ball 1,379
Joe Johnson 5,059
+3,680
LaMelo Ball 1,710
Joe Johnson 5,001
+3,291
LaMelo Ball 340
Joe Johnson 1,071
+731
LaMelo Ball 76
Joe Johnson 260
+184
Turnovers
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 769
Joe Johnson 2,451
+1,682
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 727
Joe Johnson 2,252
+1,525

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Joe Johnson has better field goal percentage and 3-point percentage while LaMelo Ball has better free throw percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LaMelo Ball 42.1%
Joe Johnson 44.1%
+2.0
3-Point Percentage
LaMelo Ball 36.5%
Joe Johnson 37.1%
+0.6
Free Throw Percentage
LaMelo Ball 83.7%
+3.5
Joe Johnson 80.2%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLaMelo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

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- Joe Johnson has better averages in points (+15.2), field goals made (+5.9), 3-pointers made (+1.3), free throws made (+2.2), offensive rebounds (+1.0), defensive rebounds (+3.3), total rebounds (+4.2), assists (+3.1), steals (+0.8) and blocks (+0.2)
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- Joe Johnson has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.8) and personal fouls (+1.9)
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- Joe Johnson has higher averages in field goals attempted (+13.7), 3-pointers attempted (+3.9) and free throws attempted (+2.8)

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLaMelo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Joe Johnson played more years (+13) and games (+120), and has more points (+1,828), field goals made (+703), 3-pointers made (+158), free throws made (+264), offensive rebounds (+116), defensive rebounds (+390), total rebounds (+506), assists (+369), steals (+96) and blocks (+19)
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- Joe Johnson has more turnovers (+212) and personal fouls (+226)
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- Joe Johnson has more field goals attempted (+1,647), 3-pointers attempted (+466) and free throws attempted (+339)

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLaMelo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher percentages in the Playoffs?

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- Joe Johnson has field goal percentage (+42.7), 3-point percentage (+33.9) and free throw percentage (+77.9)