Complete Stats Comparison of Larry Johnson and Steve Nash

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Larry Johnson and Steve Nash 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 Johnson3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		10
seasons
Steve Nash1
(assists)		3
(points, assists, steals)		18
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
Larry Johnson3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		0
6
Playoffs
Steve Nash2
(points, assists)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		12
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Larry Johnson8
stats		6
stats		0
stats
Steve Nash3
stats		8
stats		3
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Larry Johnson6
stats		3
stats		1
stat
Steve Nash6
stats		11
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, Larry Johnson had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Steve Nash had better average in assists. They are tied in steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Larry Johnson had better averages in points (+1.9), field goals made (+1.0), free throws made (+0.7), offensive rebounds (+2.0), defensive rebounds (+2.5), total rebounds (+4.5) and blocks (+0.3)
- Steve Nash had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.9) and assists (+5.2)
- Larry Johnson had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.1)
- Steve Nash had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.9)
- Larry Johnson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.3) and free throws attempted (+1.4)
- Steve Nash had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.6)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Larry Johnson 16.2
+1.9
Steve Nash 14.3
Field Goals Made
Larry Johnson 6.2
+1.0
Steve Nash 5.2
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Johnson 12.9
+2.3
Steve Nash 10.6
3-Pointers Made
Larry Johnson 0.5
Steve Nash 1.4
+0.9
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Johnson 1.6
Steve Nash 3.2
+1.6
Free Throws Made
Larry Johnson 3.2
+0.7
Steve Nash 2.5
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Johnson 4.2
+1.4
Steve Nash 2.8
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 2.5
+2.0
Steve Nash 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 5.0
+2.5
Steve Nash 2.5
Total Rebounds
Larry Johnson 7.5
+4.5
Steve Nash 3.0
Assists
Larry Johnson 3.3
Steve Nash 8.5
+5.2
Steals
Larry Johnson 0.7
Steve Nash 0.7
Blocks
Larry Johnson 0.4
+0.3
Steve Nash 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 2.0
Steve Nash 2.9
+0.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 2.7
+1.1
Steve Nash 1.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Larry Johnson had more offensive rebounds (+1,151), defensive rebounds (+507), total rebounds (+1,658) and blocks (+156)
- Steve Nash played more years (+8) and games (+510), and had more points (+5,937), field goals made (+1,920), 3-pointers made (+1,318), free throws made (+779), assists (+8,037) and steals (+384)
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- Steve Nash had more turnovers (+2,043) and personal fouls (+89)
-
- Steve Nash had more field goals attempted (+3,806), 3-pointers attempted (+2,835) and free throws attempted (+406)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Larry Johnson 10
Steve Nash 18
+8
Games
Larry Johnson 707
Steve Nash 1,217
+510
Points
Larry Johnson 11,450
Steve Nash 17,387
+5,937
Field Goals Made
Larry Johnson 4,401
Steve Nash 6,321
+1,920
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Johnson 9,086
Steve Nash 12,892
+3,806
3-Pointers Made
Larry Johnson 367
Steve Nash 1,685
+1,318
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Johnson 1,104
Steve Nash 3,939
+2,835
Free Throws Made
Larry Johnson 2,281
Steve Nash 3,060
+779
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Johnson 2,978
Steve Nash 3,384
+406
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 1,794
+1,151
Steve Nash 643
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 3,506
+507
Steve Nash 2,999
Total Rebounds
Larry Johnson 5,300
+1,658
Steve Nash 3,642
Assists
Larry Johnson 2,298
Steve Nash 10,335
+8,037
Steals
Larry Johnson 515
Steve Nash 899
+384
Blocks
Larry Johnson 258
+156
Steve Nash 102
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 1,435
Steve Nash 3,478
+2,043
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 1,893
Steve Nash 1,982
+89

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Johnson 48.4%
Steve Nash 49.0%
+0.6
3-Point Percentage
Larry Johnson 33.2%
Steve Nash 42.8%
+9.6
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Johnson 76.6%
Steve Nash 90.4%
+13.8

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 rebounds, steals and blocks while Steve Nash had better averages in points and assists.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Larry Johnson had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.9), defensive rebounds (+0.8), total rebounds (+1.8), steals (+0.2) and blocks (+0.1)
- Steve Nash had better averages in points (+3.1), field goals made (+0.9), 3-pointers made (+0.8), free throws made (+0.5) and assists (+6.8)
- Larry Johnson had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.1)
- Steve Nash had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.4)
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- Steve Nash had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.2) and 3-pointers attempted (+1.4)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Larry Johnson 14.2
Steve Nash 17.3
+3.1
Field Goals Made
Larry Johnson 5.3
Steve Nash 6.2
+0.9
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Johnson 11.0
Steve Nash 13.2
+2.2
3-Pointers Made
Larry Johnson 0.7
Steve Nash 1.5
+0.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Johnson 2.3
Steve Nash 3.7
+1.4
Free Throws Made
Larry Johnson 2.8
Steve Nash 3.3
+0.5
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Johnson 3.7
Steve Nash 3.7
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 1.5
+0.9
Steve Nash 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 3.8
+0.8
Steve Nash 3.0
Total Rebounds
Larry Johnson 5.3
+1.8
Steve Nash 3.5
Assists
Larry Johnson 2.0
Steve Nash 8.8
+6.8
Steals
Larry Johnson 0.8
+0.2
Steve Nash 0.6
Blocks
Larry Johnson 0.2
+0.1
Steve Nash 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 1.8
Steve Nash 3.2
+1.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 3.1
+1.1
Steve Nash 2.0

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Larry Johnson had more offensive rebounds (+34)
- Steve Nash played more years (+6) and games (+54), and had more points (+1,135), field goals made (+398), 3-pointers made (+131), free throws made (+208), defensive rebounds (+105), total rebounds (+71), assists (+927), steals (+11) and blocks (+3)
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- Steve Nash had more turnovers (+262) and personal fouls (+37)
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- Steve Nash had more field goals attempted (+857), 3-pointers attempted (+283) and free throws attempted (+195)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Larry Johnson 6
Steve Nash 12
+6
Games
Larry Johnson 66
Steve Nash 120
+54
Points
Larry Johnson 937
Steve Nash 2,072
+1,135
Field Goals Made
Larry Johnson 351
Steve Nash 749
+398
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Johnson 727
Steve Nash 1,584
+857
3-Pointers Made
Larry Johnson 47
Steve Nash 178
+131
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Johnson 155
Steve Nash 438
+283
Free Throws Made
Larry Johnson 188
Steve Nash 396
+208
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Johnson 245
Steve Nash 440
+195
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 102
+34
Steve Nash 68
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 249
Steve Nash 354
+105
Total Rebounds
Larry Johnson 351
Steve Nash 422
+71
Assists
Larry Johnson 134
Steve Nash 1,061
+927
Steals
Larry Johnson 55
Steve Nash 66
+11
Blocks
Larry Johnson 11
Steve Nash 14
+3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 121
Steve Nash 383
+262
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 202
Steve Nash 239
+37

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Steve Nash 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%
+1.0
Steve Nash 47.3%
3-Point Percentage
Larry Johnson 30.3%
Steve Nash 40.6%
+10.3
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Johnson 76.7%
Steve Nash 90.0%
+13.3
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