Dennis Johnson vs. Christian Laettner Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Christian Laettner 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Dennis Johnson:
1976-77 to 1989-90
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Christian Laettner:
1992-93 to 2004-05
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Honors and Awards |
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| Dennis Johnson | 1 |
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| Christian Laettner | 0 | |
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| Dennis Johnson | 1 |
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| Christian Laettner | 0 | |
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| Dennis Johnson | 2 |
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| Christian Laettner | 0 | |
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NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Dennis Johnson |
14.1 | | |
| Christian Laettner |
12.8 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
3.9 | | |
| Christian Laettner |
6.7 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
5.0 | | |
| Christian Laettner |
2.6 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1.3 | | |
| Christian Laettner |
1.1 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
0.6 | | |
| Christian Laettner |
0.8 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Dennis Johnson |
15,535 | | |
| Christian Laettner |
11,121 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
4,249 | | |
| Christian Laettner |
5,806 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
5,499 | | |
| Christian Laettner |
2,224 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1,477 | | |
| Christian Laettner |
917 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
675 | | |
| Christian Laettner |
675 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1,100 | | |
| Christian Laettner |
868 | | |
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Percentages |
| Dennis Johnson |
.445 | | |
| Christian Laettner |
.480 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
.172 | | 
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| Christian Laettner |
.261 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
.797 | | |
| Christian Laettner |
.820 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Dennis Johnson |
19.5 | | (1982) | |
| Christian Laettner |
18.2 | | (1993) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
5.1 | | (1982) | |
| Christian Laettner |
8.8 | | (1997) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
7.8 | | (1988) | |
| Christian Laettner |
4.4 | | (1994) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1.8 | | (1980) | |
| Christian Laettner |
1.3 | | (1993) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1.2 | | (1979) | |
| Christian Laettner |
1.2 | | (1994) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Dennis Johnson |
17.3 | | |
| Christian Laettner |
10.5 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
4.3 | | |
| Christian Laettner |
4.7 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
5.6 | | |
| Christian Laettner |
1.5 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1.4 | | |
| Christian Laettner |
0.8 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
0.6 | | |
| Christian Laettner |
0.5 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Dennis Johnson |
3,116 | | |
| Christian Laettner |
472 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
781 | | |
| Christian Laettner |
212 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1,006 | | |
| Christian Laettner |
69 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
247 | | |
| Christian Laettner |
36 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
113 | | |
| Christian Laettner |
21 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
180 | | |
| Christian Laettner |
45 | | |
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Percentages |
| Dennis Johnson |
.439 | | |
| Christian Laettner |
.432 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
.239 | | 
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| Christian Laettner |
.179 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
.802 | | |
| Christian Laettner |
.794 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Dennis Johnson |
22.3 | | (1982) | |
| Christian Laettner |
17.6 | | (1997) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
7.7 | | (1983) | |
| Christian Laettner |
7.2 | | (1997) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
8.9 | | (1987) | |
| Christian Laettner |
2.6 | | (1997) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
2.2 | | (1986) | |
| Christian Laettner |
1.5 | | (1998) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1.5 | | (1979) | |
| Christian Laettner |
1.0 | | (1996) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
