Dennis Johnson vs. Brian Oliver Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Brian Oliver and Dennis Johnson 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

Dennis Johnson

vs.

Brian Oliver

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Dennis Johnson: 1976-77 to 1989-90
Brian Oliver: 1990-91 to 1997-98

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Dennis Johnson 3 Brian Oliver 0

NBA Seasons Dennis Johnson 14 Brian Oliver 4

Playoffs Played Dennis Johnson 13 Brian Oliver 1

All-Star Games Dennis Johnson 5 Brian Oliver 0

Honors and Awards

Finals MVP Dennis Johnson 1 Brian Oliver 0

All-NBA First Team Dennis Johnson 1 Brian Oliver 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 2 Brian Oliver 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Dennis Johnson 6 Brian Oliver 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 9 Brian Oliver 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 14.1 Brian Oliver 3.3

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 3.9 Brian Oliver 1.0

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.0 Brian Oliver 1.0

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.3 Brian Oliver 0.4

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Brian Oliver 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 15,535 Brian Oliver 389

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 4,249 Brian Oliver 123

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 5,499 Brian Oliver 114

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 1,477 Brian Oliver 45

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 675 Brian Oliver 6

Total Games Dennis Johnson 1,100 Brian Oliver 118

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .445 Brian Oliver .388

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .172 * Brian Oliver .227

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .797 Brian Oliver .705

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 19.5 (1982) Brian Oliver 3.8 (1991)

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.1 (1982) Brian Oliver 1.8 (1998)

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.8 (1988) Brian Oliver 1.2 (1991)

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.8 (1980) Brian Oliver 0.5 (1991)

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.2 (1979) Brian Oliver 0.1 (1992)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 17.3 Brian Oliver 1.5

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 4.3 Brian Oliver 0.0

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.6 Brian Oliver 0.3

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.4 Brian Oliver 0.3

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Brian Oliver 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 3,116 Brian Oliver 6

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 781 Brian Oliver 0

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 1,006 Brian Oliver 1

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 247 Brian Oliver 1

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 113 Brian Oliver 0

Total Games Dennis Johnson 180 Brian Oliver 4

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .439 Brian Oliver .333

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .239 * Brian Oliver -

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .802 Brian Oliver 1.000

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 22.3 (1982) Brian Oliver 1.5 (1991)

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.7 (1983) Brian Oliver 0.0 (1991)

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 8.9 (1987) Brian Oliver 0.3 (1991)

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 2.2 (1986) Brian Oliver 0.3 (1991)

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.5 (1979) Brian Oliver 0.0 (1991)

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