Dennis Johnson vs. Clinton Wheeler Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Clinton Wheeler 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.

Clinton Wheeler

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Dennis Johnson: 1976-77 to 1989-90
Clinton Wheeler: 1987-88 to 1988-89

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Dennis Johnson 3 Clinton Wheeler 0

NBA Seasons Dennis Johnson 14 Clinton Wheeler 2

Playoffs Played Dennis Johnson 13 Clinton Wheeler 0

All-Star Games Dennis Johnson 5 Clinton Wheeler 0

Honors and Awards

Finals MVP Dennis Johnson 1 Clinton Wheeler 0

All-NBA First Team Dennis Johnson 1 Clinton Wheeler 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 2 Clinton Wheeler 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Dennis Johnson 6 Clinton Wheeler 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 9 Clinton Wheeler 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 14.1 Clinton Wheeler 2.9

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 3.9 Clinton Wheeler 0.8

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.0 Clinton Wheeler 1.8

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.3 Clinton Wheeler 0.7

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Clinton Wheeler 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 15,535 Clinton Wheeler 254

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 4,249 Clinton Wheeler 71

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 5,499 Clinton Wheeler 157

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 1,477 Clinton Wheeler 63

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 675 Clinton Wheeler 2

Total Games Dennis Johnson 1,100 Clinton Wheeler 87

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .445 Clinton Wheeler .489

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .172 * Clinton Wheeler .000

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .797 Clinton Wheeler .741

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 19.5 (1982) Clinton Wheeler 3.8 (1989)

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.1 (1982) Clinton Wheeler 1.1 (1989)

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.8 (1988) Clinton Wheeler 1.9 (1989)

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.8 (1980) Clinton Wheeler 1.0 (1989)

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.2 (1979) Clinton Wheeler 0.0 (1988)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 17.3 Clinton Wheeler -

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 4.3 Clinton Wheeler -

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.6 Clinton Wheeler -

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.4 Clinton Wheeler -

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Clinton Wheeler -

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 3,116 Clinton Wheeler -

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 781 Clinton Wheeler -

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 1,006 Clinton Wheeler -

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 247 Clinton Wheeler -

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 113 Clinton Wheeler -

Total Games Dennis Johnson 180 Clinton Wheeler 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .439 Clinton Wheeler -

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .239 * Clinton Wheeler -

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .802 Clinton Wheeler -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 22.3 (1982) Clinton Wheeler -

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.7 (1983) Clinton Wheeler -

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 8.9 (1987) Clinton Wheeler -

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 2.2 (1986) Clinton Wheeler -

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.5 (1979) Clinton Wheeler -

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