Complete Stats Comparison of Larry Johnson and Paul Pierce

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Larry Johnson and Paul Pierce 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 / Games against each other

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
Larry Johnson1
(rebounds)		0
10
seasons
Paul Pierce4
(points, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		19
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Larry Johnson0
0
6
Playoffs
Paul Pierce5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		14
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Larry Johnson4
stats		3
stats		1
stat
Paul Pierce7
stats		11
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Larry Johnson3
stats		2
stats		1
stat
Paul Pierce9
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, Paul Pierce had better averages in points, assists, steals and blocks while Larry Johnson had better average in rebounds.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Larry Johnson had better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.7), defensive rebounds (+0.2) and total rebounds (+1.9)
- Paul Pierce had better averages in points (+3.5), field goals made (+0.3), 3-pointers made (+1.1), free throws made (+2.0), assists (+0.2), steals (+0.6) and blocks (+0.2)
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- Paul Pierce had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.6)
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- Paul Pierce had higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.6), 3-pointers attempted (+2.7) and free throws attempted (+2.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Larry Johnson 16.2
Paul Pierce 19.7
+3.5
Field Goals Made
Larry Johnson 6.2
Paul Pierce 6.5
+0.3
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Johnson 12.9
Paul Pierce 14.5
+1.6
3-Pointers Made
Larry Johnson 0.5
Paul Pierce 1.6
+1.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Johnson 1.6
Paul Pierce 4.3
+2.7
Free Throws Made
Larry Johnson 3.2
Paul Pierce 5.2
+2.0
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Johnson 4.2
Paul Pierce 6.4
+2.2
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 2.5
+1.7
Paul Pierce 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 5.0
+0.2
Paul Pierce 4.8
Total Rebounds
Larry Johnson 7.5
+1.9
Paul Pierce 5.6
Assists
Larry Johnson 3.3
Paul Pierce 3.5
+0.2
Steals
Larry Johnson 0.7
Paul Pierce 1.3
+0.6
Blocks
Larry Johnson 0.4
Paul Pierce 0.6
+0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 2.0
Paul Pierce 2.6
+0.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 2.7
Paul Pierce 2.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Paul Pierce had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Larry Johnson.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Larry Johnson had more offensive rebounds (+702)
- Paul Pierce played more years (+9) and games (+636), and had more points (+14,947), field goals made (+4,267), 3-pointers made (+1,776), free throws made (+4,637), defensive rebounds (+2,929), total rebounds (+2,227), assists (+2,410), steals (+1,237) and blocks (+487)
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- Paul Pierce had more turnovers (+2,097) and personal fouls (+1,750)
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- Paul Pierce had more field goals attempted (+10,379), 3-pointers attempted (+4,712) and free throws attempted (+5,600)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Larry Johnson 10
Paul Pierce 19
+9
Games
Larry Johnson 707
Paul Pierce 1,343
+636
Points
Larry Johnson 11,450
Paul Pierce 26,397
+14,947
Field Goals Made
Larry Johnson 4,401
Paul Pierce 8,668
+4,267
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Johnson 9,086
Paul Pierce 19,465
+10,379
3-Pointers Made
Larry Johnson 367
Paul Pierce 2,143
+1,776
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Johnson 1,104
Paul Pierce 5,816
+4,712
Free Throws Made
Larry Johnson 2,281
Paul Pierce 6,918
+4,637
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Johnson 2,978
Paul Pierce 8,578
+5,600
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 1,794
+702
Paul Pierce 1,092
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 3,506
Paul Pierce 6,435
+2,929
Total Rebounds
Larry Johnson 5,300
Paul Pierce 7,527
+2,227
Assists
Larry Johnson 2,298
Paul Pierce 4,708
+2,410
Steals
Larry Johnson 515
Paul Pierce 1,752
+1,237
Blocks
Larry Johnson 258
Paul Pierce 745
+487
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 1,435
Paul Pierce 3,532
+2,097
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 1,893
Paul Pierce 3,643
+1,750

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Paul Pierce had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Larry Johnson had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Johnson 48.4%
+3.9
Paul Pierce 44.5%
3-Point Percentage
Larry Johnson 33.2%
Paul Pierce 36.8%
+3.6
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Johnson 76.6%
Paul Pierce 80.6%
+4.0

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Paul Pierce had better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Larry Johnson.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Larry Johnson had better average in offensive rebounds (+0.8)
- Paul Pierce had better averages in points (+4.5), field goals made (+0.7), 3-pointers made (+0.9), free throws made (+2.3), defensive rebounds (+1.3), total rebounds (+0.5), assists (+1.4), steals (+0.4) and blocks (+0.4)
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- Paul Pierce had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.0) and personal fouls (+0.1)
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- Paul Pierce had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.2), 3-pointers attempted (+2.3) and free throws attempted (+2.4)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Larry Johnson 14.2
Paul Pierce 18.7
+4.5
Field Goals Made
Larry Johnson 5.3
Paul Pierce 6.0
+0.7
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Johnson 11.0
Paul Pierce 14.2
+3.2
3-Pointers Made
Larry Johnson 0.7
Paul Pierce 1.6
+0.9
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Johnson 2.3
Paul Pierce 4.6
+2.3
Free Throws Made
Larry Johnson 2.8
Paul Pierce 5.1
+2.3
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Johnson 3.7
Paul Pierce 6.1
+2.4
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 1.5
+0.8
Paul Pierce 0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 3.8
Paul Pierce 5.1
+1.3
Total Rebounds
Larry Johnson 5.3
Paul Pierce 5.8
+0.5
Assists
Larry Johnson 2.0
Paul Pierce 3.4
+1.4
Steals
Larry Johnson 0.8
Paul Pierce 1.2
+0.4
Blocks
Larry Johnson 0.2
Paul Pierce 0.6
+0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 1.8
Paul Pierce 2.8
+1.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 3.1
Paul Pierce 3.2
+0.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Paul Pierce played more years (+8) and games (+104), and had more points (+2,243), field goals made (+671), 3-pointers made (+229), free throws made (+672), offensive rebounds (+23), defensive rebounds (+611), total rebounds (+634), assists (+445), steals (+149) and blocks (+94)
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- Paul Pierce had more turnovers (+355) and personal fouls (+345)
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- Paul Pierce had more field goals attempted (+1,688), 3-pointers attempted (+622) and free throws attempted (+791)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Larry Johnson 6
Paul Pierce 14
+8
Games
Larry Johnson 66
Paul Pierce 170
+104
Points
Larry Johnson 937
Paul Pierce 3,180
+2,243
Field Goals Made
Larry Johnson 351
Paul Pierce 1,022
+671
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Johnson 727
Paul Pierce 2,415
+1,688
3-Pointers Made
Larry Johnson 47
Paul Pierce 276
+229
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Johnson 155
Paul Pierce 777
+622
Free Throws Made
Larry Johnson 188
Paul Pierce 860
+672
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Johnson 245
Paul Pierce 1,036
+791
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 102
Paul Pierce 125
+23
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 249
Paul Pierce 860
+611
Total Rebounds
Larry Johnson 351
Paul Pierce 985
+634
Assists
Larry Johnson 134
Paul Pierce 579
+445
Steals
Larry Johnson 55
Paul Pierce 204
+149
Blocks
Larry Johnson 11
Paul Pierce 105
+94
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 121
Paul Pierce 476
+355
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 202
Paul Pierce 547
+345

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Johnson 48.3%
+6.0
Paul Pierce 42.3%
3-Point Percentage
Larry Johnson 30.3%
Paul Pierce 35.5%
+5.2
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Johnson 76.7%
Paul Pierce 83.0%
+6.3
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