Carmelo Anthony vs. Dennis Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dennis Johnson and Carmelo Anthony that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Carmelo Anthony:
2003-04 to 2021-22
Dennis Johnson:
1976-77 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Carmelo Anthony0
Dennis Johnson3
Carmelo Anthony19
Dennis Johnson14
Carmelo Anthony13
Dennis Johnson13
Carmelo Anthony10
Dennis Johnson5

Honors and Awards

Carmelo Anthony0
Dennis Johnson1
Carmelo Anthony0
Dennis Johnson1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Carmelo Anthony6
Dennis Johnson2
Carmelo Anthony0
Dennis Johnson6
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Carmelo Anthony0
Dennis Johnson9
Carmelo Anthony1
Dennis Johnson0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Carmelo Anthony 22.5
Dennis Johnson 14.1

Carmelo Anthony 6.2
Dennis Johnson 3.9

Carmelo Anthony 2.7
Dennis Johnson 5.0

Carmelo Anthony 1.0
Dennis Johnson 1.3

Carmelo Anthony 0.5
Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

Carmelo Anthony 28,289
Dennis Johnson 15,535

Carmelo Anthony 7,808
Dennis Johnson 4,249

Carmelo Anthony 3,422
Dennis Johnson 5,499

Carmelo Anthony 1,223
Dennis Johnson 1,477

Carmelo Anthony 644
Dennis Johnson 675

Carmelo Anthony 1,260
Dennis Johnson 1,100

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .447
Dennis Johnson .445

3-Point Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .355
Dennis Johnson .172

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Free Throw Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .814
Dennis Johnson .797

Best Season (no game minimum)

Carmelo Anthony 28.9
(2007)
Dennis Johnson 19.5
(1982)

Carmelo Anthony 8.1
(2014)
Dennis Johnson 5.1
(1982)

Carmelo Anthony 4.2
(2016)
Dennis Johnson 7.8
(1988)

Carmelo Anthony 1.3
(2010)
Dennis Johnson 1.8
(1980)

Carmelo Anthony 0.8
(2022)
Dennis Johnson 1.2
(1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Carmelo Anthony 23.1
Dennis Johnson 17.3

Carmelo Anthony 6.7
Dennis Johnson 4.3

Carmelo Anthony 2.5
Dennis Johnson 5.6

Carmelo Anthony 1.2
Dennis Johnson 1.4

Carmelo Anthony 0.3
Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

Carmelo Anthony 1,914
Dennis Johnson 3,116

Carmelo Anthony 557
Dennis Johnson 781

Carmelo Anthony 204
Dennis Johnson 1,006

Carmelo Anthony 100
Dennis Johnson 247

Carmelo Anthony 29
Dennis Johnson 113

Carmelo Anthony 83
Dennis Johnson 180

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .414
Dennis Johnson .439

3-Point Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .324
Dennis Johnson .239

*
Free Throw Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .826
Dennis Johnson .802

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Carmelo Anthony 30.7
(2010)
Dennis Johnson 22.3
(1982)

Carmelo Anthony 10.3
(2011)
Dennis Johnson 7.7
(1983)

Carmelo Anthony 4.8
(2011)
Dennis Johnson 8.9
(1987)

Carmelo Anthony 2.0
(2010)
Dennis Johnson 2.2
(1986)

Carmelo Anthony 0.8
(2011)
Dennis Johnson 1.5
(1979)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.