Complete Stats Comparison of Penny Hardaway and Joe Johnson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Penny Hardaway 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.

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
Penny Hardaway4
(rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		2
(steals, blocks)		14
seasons
Joe Johnson1
(points)		3
(points, rebounds, assists)		18
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Penny Hardaway5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		3
(assists, steals, blocks)		8
Playoffs
Joe Johnson0
2
(points, rebounds)		13
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Penny Hardaway6
stats		4
stats		1
stat
Joe Johnson5
stats		10
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
Penny Hardaway9
stats		6
stats		2
stats
Joe Johnson3
stats		8
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, Penny Hardaway had better averages in rebounds, assists, steals and blocks while Joe Johnson had better average in points.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Penny Hardaway had better averages in free throws made (+0.9), offensive rebounds (+0.6), total rebounds (+0.5), assists (+1.1), steals (+0.8) and blocks (+0.2)
- Joe Johnson had better averages in points (+0.8), field goals made (+0.4) and 3-pointers made (+0.8)
- Penny Hardaway had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+0.4)
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- Penny Hardaway had higher average in free throws attempted (+1.3)
- Joe Johnson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.5) and 3-pointers attempted (+1.9)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Penny Hardaway 15.2
Joe Johnson 16.0
+0.8
Field Goals Made
Penny Hardaway 5.7
Joe Johnson 6.1
+0.4
Field Goals Attempted
Penny Hardaway 12.4
Joe Johnson 13.9
+1.5
3-Pointers Made
Penny Hardaway 0.7
Joe Johnson 1.5
+0.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Penny Hardaway 2.3
Joe Johnson 4.2
+1.9
Free Throws Made
Penny Hardaway 3.1
+0.9
Joe Johnson 2.2
Free Throws Attempted
Penny Hardaway 4.0
+1.3
Joe Johnson 2.7
Offensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 1.4
+0.6
Joe Johnson 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 3.1
Joe Johnson 3.1
Total Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 4.5
+0.5
Joe Johnson 4.0
Assists
Penny Hardaway 5.0
+1.1
Joe Johnson 3.9
Steals
Penny Hardaway 1.6
+0.8
Joe Johnson 0.8
Blocks
Penny Hardaway 0.4
+0.2
Joe Johnson 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 2.5
+0.6
Joe Johnson 1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 2.2
+0.4
Joe Johnson 1.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Penny Hardaway had more steals (+54) and blocks (+52)
- Joe Johnson played more years (+4) and games (+573), and had more points (+9,723), field goals made (+3,828), 3-pointers made (+1,475), free throws made (+592), offensive rebounds (+92), defensive rebounds (+1,821), total rebounds (+1,913) and assists (+1,476)
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- Joe Johnson had more turnovers (+665) and personal fouls (+690)
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- Joe Johnson had more field goals attempted (+8,989), 3-pointers attempted (+3,740) and free throws attempted (+637)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Penny Hardaway 14
Joe Johnson 18
+4
Games
Penny Hardaway 704
Joe Johnson 1,277
+573
Points
Penny Hardaway 10,684
Joe Johnson 20,407
+9,723
Field Goals Made
Penny Hardaway 3,995
Joe Johnson 7,823
+3,828
Field Goals Attempted
Penny Hardaway 8,731
Joe Johnson 17,720
+8,989
3-Pointers Made
Penny Hardaway 503
Joe Johnson 1,978
+1,475
3-Pointers Attempted
Penny Hardaway 1,591
Joe Johnson 5,331
+3,740
Free Throws Made
Penny Hardaway 2,191
Joe Johnson 2,783
+592
Free Throws Attempted
Penny Hardaway 2,831
Joe Johnson 3,468
+637
Offensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 975
Joe Johnson 1,067
+92
Defensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 2,171
Joe Johnson 3,992
+1,821
Total Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 3,146
Joe Johnson 5,059
+1,913
Assists
Penny Hardaway 3,525
Joe Johnson 5,001
+1,476
Steals
Penny Hardaway 1,125
+54
Joe Johnson 1,071
Blocks
Penny Hardaway 312
+52
Joe Johnson 260
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 1,786
Joe Johnson 2,451
+665
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 1,562
Joe Johnson 2,252
+690

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Joe Johnson had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Penny Hardaway had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Penny Hardaway 45.8%
+1.7
Joe Johnson 44.1%
3-Point Percentage
Penny Hardaway 31.6%
Joe Johnson 37.1%
+5.5
Free Throw Percentage
Penny Hardaway 77.4%
Joe Johnson 80.2%
+2.8

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Penny Hardaway had better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Joe Johnson.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Penny Hardaway had better averages in points (+5.2), field goals made (+1.2), 3-pointers made (+0.3), free throws made (+2.3), offensive rebounds (+0.6), total rebounds (+0.5), assists (+3.1), steals (+1.1) and blocks (+0.6)
- Joe Johnson had better average in defensive rebounds (+0.1)
- Penny Hardaway had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.1) and personal fouls (+1.2)
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- Penny Hardaway had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.2), 3-pointers attempted (+0.3) and free throws attempted (+3.3)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Penny Hardaway 20.4
+5.2
Joe Johnson 15.2
Field Goals Made
Penny Hardaway 7.1
+1.2
Joe Johnson 5.9
Field Goals Attempted
Penny Hardaway 15.9
+2.2
Joe Johnson 13.7
3-Pointers Made
Penny Hardaway 1.6
+0.3
Joe Johnson 1.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Penny Hardaway 4.2
+0.3
Joe Johnson 3.9
Free Throws Made
Penny Hardaway 4.5
+2.3
Joe Johnson 2.2
Free Throws Attempted
Penny Hardaway 6.1
+3.3
Joe Johnson 2.8
Offensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 1.6
+0.6
Joe Johnson 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 3.2
Joe Johnson 3.3
+0.1
Total Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 4.7
+0.5
Joe Johnson 4.2
Assists
Penny Hardaway 6.2
+3.1
Joe Johnson 3.1
Steals
Penny Hardaway 1.9
+1.1
Joe Johnson 0.8
Blocks
Penny Hardaway 0.8
+0.6
Joe Johnson 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 2.9
+1.1
Joe Johnson 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 3.1
+1.2
Joe Johnson 1.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Penny Hardaway had more total assists, steals and blocks while Joe Johnson had more total points and rebounds.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Penny Hardaway had more free throws made (+27), assists (+25), steals (+23) and blocks (+29)
- Joe Johnson played more years (+5) and games (+56), and had more points (+524), field goals made (+247), 3-pointers made (+57), offensive rebounds (+15), defensive rebounds (+188) and total rebounds (+203)
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- Joe Johnson had more turnovers (+24) and personal fouls (+29)
- Penny Hardaway had more free throws attempted (+51)
- Joe Johnson had more field goals attempted (+629) and 3-pointers attempted (+200)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Penny Hardaway 8
Joe Johnson 13
+5
Games
Penny Hardaway 64
Joe Johnson 120
+56
Points
Penny Hardaway 1,304
Joe Johnson 1,828
+524
Field Goals Made
Penny Hardaway 456
Joe Johnson 703
+247
Field Goals Attempted
Penny Hardaway 1,018
Joe Johnson 1,647
+629
3-Pointers Made
Penny Hardaway 101
Joe Johnson 158
+57
3-Pointers Attempted
Penny Hardaway 266
Joe Johnson 466
+200
Free Throws Made
Penny Hardaway 291
+27
Joe Johnson 264
Free Throws Attempted
Penny Hardaway 390
+51
Joe Johnson 339
Offensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 101
Joe Johnson 116
+15
Defensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 202
Joe Johnson 390
+188
Total Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 303
Joe Johnson 506
+203
Assists
Penny Hardaway 394
+25
Joe Johnson 369
Steals
Penny Hardaway 119
+23
Joe Johnson 96
Blocks
Penny Hardaway 48
+29
Joe Johnson 19
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 188
Joe Johnson 212
+24
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 197
Joe Johnson 226
+29

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Penny Hardaway had better field goal percentage and 3-point percentage while Joe Johnson had better free throw percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Penny Hardaway 44.8%
+2.1
Joe Johnson 42.7%
3-Point Percentage
Penny Hardaway 38.0%
+4.1
Joe Johnson 33.9%
Free Throw Percentage
Penny Hardaway 74.6%
Joe Johnson 77.9%
+3.3
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