Complete Stats Comparison of Larry Johnson and Zion Williamson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Larry Johnson and Zion Williamson 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
Larry Johnson1
(rebounds)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		10
seasons
Zion Williamson4
(points, assists, steals, blocks)		0
5
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Larry Johnson5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		6
Playoffs
Zion Williamson0
0
0
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Larry Johnson5
stats		12
stats		2
stats
Zion Williamson7
stats		2
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Larry Johnson10
stats		12
stats		3
stats
Zion Williamson2
stats		2
stats		0
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, Zion Williamson 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?

- Larry Johnson has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.4), offensive rebounds (+0.2), defensive rebounds (+0.7) and total rebounds (+0.9)
- Zion Williamson has better averages in points (+8.5), field goals made (+3.3), free throws made (+2.2), assists (+1.0), steals (+0.3) and blocks (+0.2)
- Larry Johnson has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
- Zion Williamson has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.8)
- Larry Johnson has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.1)
- Zion Williamson has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.3) and free throws attempted (+3.7)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Larry Johnson 16.2
Zion Williamson 24.7
+8.5
Field Goals Made
Larry Johnson 6.2
Zion Williamson 9.5
+3.3
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Johnson 12.9
Zion Williamson 16.2
+3.3
3-Pointers Made
Larry Johnson 0.5
+0.4
Zion Williamson 0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Johnson 1.6
+1.1
Zion Williamson 0.5
Free Throws Made
Larry Johnson 3.2
Zion Williamson 5.4
+2.2
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Johnson 4.2
Zion Williamson 7.9
+3.7
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 2.5
+0.2
Zion Williamson 2.3
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 5.0
+0.7
Zion Williamson 4.3
Total Rebounds
Larry Johnson 7.5
+0.9
Zion Williamson 6.6
Assists
Larry Johnson 3.3
Zion Williamson 4.3
+1.0
Steals
Larry Johnson 0.7
Zion Williamson 1.0
+0.3
Blocks
Larry Johnson 0.4
Zion Williamson 0.6
+0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 2.0
Zion Williamson 2.8
+0.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 2.7
+0.4
Zion Williamson 2.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Larry Johnson played more years (+5) and games (+493), and has more points (+6,171), field goals made (+2,360), 3-pointers made (+335), free throws made (+1,116), offensive rebounds (+1,307), defensive rebounds (+2,578), total rebounds (+3,885), assists (+1,378), steals (+296) and blocks (+120)
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- Larry Johnson has more turnovers (+827) and personal fouls (+1,410)
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- Larry Johnson has more field goals attempted (+5,618), 3-pointers attempted (+1,006) and free throws attempted (+1,288)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Larry Johnson 10
+5
Zion Williamson 5
Games
Larry Johnson 707
+493
Zion Williamson 214
Points
Larry Johnson 11,450
+6,171
Zion Williamson 5,279
Field Goals Made
Larry Johnson 4,401
+2,360
Zion Williamson 2,041
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Johnson 9,086
+5,618
Zion Williamson 3,468
3-Pointers Made
Larry Johnson 367
+335
Zion Williamson 32
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Johnson 1,104
+1,006
Zion Williamson 98
Free Throws Made
Larry Johnson 2,281
+1,116
Zion Williamson 1,165
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Johnson 2,978
+1,288
Zion Williamson 1,690
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 1,794
+1,307
Zion Williamson 487
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 3,506
+2,578
Zion Williamson 928
Total Rebounds
Larry Johnson 5,300
+3,885
Zion Williamson 1,415
Assists
Larry Johnson 2,298
+1,378
Zion Williamson 920
Steals
Larry Johnson 515
+296
Zion Williamson 219
Blocks
Larry Johnson 258
+120
Zion Williamson 138
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 1,435
+827
Zion Williamson 608
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 1,893
+1,410
Zion Williamson 483

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Johnson 48.4%
Zion Williamson 58.9%
+10.5
3-Point Percentage
Larry Johnson 33.2%
+0.5
Zion Williamson 32.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Johnson 76.6%
+7.7
Zion Williamson 68.9%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightZion Williamson didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Larry Johnson has better averages in points (+14.2), field goals made (+5.3), 3-pointers made (+0.7), free throws made (+2.8), offensive rebounds (+1.5), defensive rebounds (+3.8), total rebounds (+5.3), assists (+2.0), steals (+0.8) and blocks (+0.2)
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- Larry Johnson has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.8) and personal fouls (+3.1)
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- Larry Johnson has higher averages in field goals attempted (+11.0), 3-pointers attempted (+2.3) and free throws attempted (+3.7)
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Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightZion Williamson didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Larry Johnson played more years (+6) and games (+66), and has more points (+937), field goals made (+351), 3-pointers made (+47), free throws made (+188), offensive rebounds (+102), defensive rebounds (+249), total rebounds (+351), assists (+134), steals (+55) and blocks (+11)
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- Larry Johnson has more turnovers (+121) and personal fouls (+202)
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- Larry Johnson has more field goals attempted (+727), 3-pointers attempted (+155) and free throws attempted (+245)
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Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightZion Williamson didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher percentages in the Playoffs?

- Larry Johnson has field goal percentage (+48.3), 3-point percentage (+30.3) and free throw percentage (+76.7)
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