Complete Stats Comparison of Manu Ginobili and Larry Johnson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Manu Ginobili and Larry 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.

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
Manu Ginobili2
(assists, steals)		4
(points, assists, steals, blocks)		16
seasons
Larry Johnson3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		1
(rebounds)		10
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Manu Ginobili3
(assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
Playoffs
Larry Johnson2
(points, rebounds)		0
6
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Manu Ginobili4
stats		9
stats		2
stats
Larry Johnson6
stats		5
stats		1
stat
they are tied2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Manu Ginobili6
stats		12
stats		2
stats
Larry Johnson6
stats		2
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...

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 Manu Ginobili had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Manu Ginobili had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.9), assists (+0.5) and steals (+0.6)
- Larry Johnson had better averages in points (+2.9), field goals made (+1.9), offensive rebounds (+1.9), defensive rebounds (+2.2), total rebounds (+4.0) and blocks (+0.1)
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- Larry Johnson had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.6)
- Manu Ginobili had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.2)
- Larry Johnson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.2) and free throws attempted (+0.3)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Manu Ginobili 13.3
Larry Johnson 16.2
+2.9
Field Goals Made
Manu Ginobili 4.3
Larry Johnson 6.2
+1.9
Field Goals Attempted
Manu Ginobili 9.7
Larry Johnson 12.9
+3.2
3-Pointers Made
Manu Ginobili 1.4
+0.9
Larry Johnson 0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Manu Ginobili 3.8
+2.2
Larry Johnson 1.6
Free Throws Made
Manu Ginobili 3.2
Larry Johnson 3.2
Free Throws Attempted
Manu Ginobili 3.9
Larry Johnson 4.2
+0.3
Offensive Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 0.6
Larry Johnson 2.5
+1.9
Defensive Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 2.8
Larry Johnson 5.0
+2.2
Total Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 3.5
Larry Johnson 7.5
+4.0
Assists
Manu Ginobili 3.8
+0.5
Larry Johnson 3.3
Steals
Manu Ginobili 1.3
+0.6
Larry Johnson 0.7
Blocks
Manu Ginobili 0.3
Larry Johnson 0.4
+0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Manu Ginobili 2.0
Larry Johnson 2.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Manu Ginobili 2.1
Larry Johnson 2.7
+0.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Manu Ginobili played more years (+6) and games (+350), and had more points (+2,593), field goals made (+183), 3-pointers made (+1,128), free throws made (+1,099), assists (+1,703), steals (+877) and blocks (+61)
- Larry Johnson had more offensive rebounds (+1,109), defensive rebounds (+494) and total rebounds (+1,603)
- Manu Ginobili had more turnovers (+681) and personal fouls (+319)
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- Manu Ginobili had more field goals attempted (+1,176), 3-pointers attempted (+2,951) and free throws attempted (+1,111)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Manu Ginobili 16
+6
Larry Johnson 10
Games
Manu Ginobili 1,057
+350
Larry Johnson 707
Points
Manu Ginobili 14,043
+2,593
Larry Johnson 11,450
Field Goals Made
Manu Ginobili 4,584
+183
Larry Johnson 4,401
Field Goals Attempted
Manu Ginobili 10,262
+1,176
Larry Johnson 9,086
3-Pointers Made
Manu Ginobili 1,495
+1,128
Larry Johnson 367
3-Pointers Attempted
Manu Ginobili 4,055
+2,951
Larry Johnson 1,104
Free Throws Made
Manu Ginobili 3,380
+1,099
Larry Johnson 2,281
Free Throws Attempted
Manu Ginobili 4,089
+1,111
Larry Johnson 2,978
Offensive Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 685
Larry Johnson 1,794
+1,109
Defensive Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 3,012
Larry Johnson 3,506
+494
Total Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 3,697
Larry Johnson 5,300
+1,603
Assists
Manu Ginobili 4,001
+1,703
Larry Johnson 2,298
Steals
Manu Ginobili 1,392
+877
Larry Johnson 515
Blocks
Manu Ginobili 319
+61
Larry Johnson 258
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Manu Ginobili 2,116
+681
Larry Johnson 1,435
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Manu Ginobili 2,212
+319
Larry Johnson 1,893

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Manu Ginobili 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
Manu Ginobili 44.7%
Larry Johnson 48.4%
+3.7
3-Point Percentage
Manu Ginobili 36.9%
+3.7
Larry Johnson 33.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Manu Ginobili 82.7%
+6.1
Larry Johnson 76.6%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Manu Ginobili had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.8), free throws made (+1.0), assists (+1.8), steals (+0.5) and blocks (+0.1)
- Larry Johnson had better averages in points (+0.2), field goals made (+0.9), offensive rebounds (+0.8), defensive rebounds (+0.5) and total rebounds (+1.3)
- Manu Ginobili had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.4)
- Larry Johnson had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
- Manu Ginobili had higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+1.9) and free throws attempted (+0.9)
- Larry Johnson had higher average in field goals attempted (+0.9)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Manu Ginobili 14.0
Larry Johnson 14.2
+0.2
Field Goals Made
Manu Ginobili 4.4
Larry Johnson 5.3
+0.9
Field Goals Attempted
Manu Ginobili 10.1
Larry Johnson 11.0
+0.9
3-Pointers Made
Manu Ginobili 1.5
+0.8
Larry Johnson 0.7
3-Pointers Attempted
Manu Ginobili 4.2
+1.9
Larry Johnson 2.3
Free Throws Made
Manu Ginobili 3.8
+1.0
Larry Johnson 2.8
Free Throws Attempted
Manu Ginobili 4.6
+0.9
Larry Johnson 3.7
Offensive Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 0.7
Larry Johnson 1.5
+0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 3.3
Larry Johnson 3.8
+0.5
Total Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 4.0
Larry Johnson 5.3
+1.3
Assists
Manu Ginobili 3.8
+1.8
Larry Johnson 2.0
Steals
Manu Ginobili 1.3
+0.5
Larry Johnson 0.8
Blocks
Manu Ginobili 0.3
+0.1
Larry Johnson 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Manu Ginobili 2.2
+0.4
Larry Johnson 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Manu Ginobili 2.7
Larry Johnson 3.1
+0.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Manu Ginobili played more years (+9) and games (+152), and had more points (+2,117), field goals made (+605), 3-pointers made (+277), free throws made (+630), offensive rebounds (+53), defensive rebounds (+470), total rebounds (+523), assists (+693), steals (+237) and blocks (+50)
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- Manu Ginobili had more turnovers (+360) and personal fouls (+386)
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- Manu Ginobili had more field goals attempted (+1,482), 3-pointers attempted (+750) and free throws attempted (+756)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Manu Ginobili 15
+9
Larry Johnson 6
Games
Manu Ginobili 218
+152
Larry Johnson 66
Points
Manu Ginobili 3,054
+2,117
Larry Johnson 937
Field Goals Made
Manu Ginobili 956
+605
Larry Johnson 351
Field Goals Attempted
Manu Ginobili 2,209
+1,482
Larry Johnson 727
3-Pointers Made
Manu Ginobili 324
+277
Larry Johnson 47
3-Pointers Attempted
Manu Ginobili 905
+750
Larry Johnson 155
Free Throws Made
Manu Ginobili 818
+630
Larry Johnson 188
Free Throws Attempted
Manu Ginobili 1,001
+756
Larry Johnson 245
Offensive Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 155
+53
Larry Johnson 102
Defensive Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 719
+470
Larry Johnson 249
Total Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 874
+523
Larry Johnson 351
Assists
Manu Ginobili 827
+693
Larry Johnson 134
Steals
Manu Ginobili 292
+237
Larry Johnson 55
Blocks
Manu Ginobili 61
+50
Larry Johnson 11
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Manu Ginobili 481
+360
Larry Johnson 121
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Manu Ginobili 588
+386
Larry Johnson 202

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Manu Ginobili 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
Manu Ginobili 43.3%
Larry Johnson 48.3%
+5.0
3-Point Percentage
Manu Ginobili 35.8%
+5.5
Larry Johnson 30.3%
Free Throw Percentage
Manu Ginobili 81.7%
+5.0
Larry Johnson 76.7%
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