Dennis Johnson vs. Craig Neal Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Craig Neal 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.

Craig Neal

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Dennis Johnson: 1976-77 to 1989-90
Craig Neal: 1988-89 to 1990-91

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Dennis Johnson 3 Craig Neal 0

NBA Seasons Dennis Johnson 14 Craig Neal 2

Playoffs Played Dennis Johnson 13 Craig Neal 0

All-Star Games Dennis Johnson 5 Craig Neal 0

Honors and Awards

Finals MVP Dennis Johnson 1 Craig Neal 0

All-NBA First Team Dennis Johnson 1 Craig Neal 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 2 Craig Neal 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Dennis Johnson 6 Craig Neal 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 9 Craig Neal 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 14.1 Craig Neal 2.5

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 3.9 Craig Neal 0.7

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.0 Craig Neal 2.5

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.3 Craig Neal 0.4

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Craig Neal 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 15,535 Craig Neal 158

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 4,249 Craig Neal 45

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 5,499 Craig Neal 155

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 1,477 Craig Neal 28

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 675 Craig Neal 4

Total Games Dennis Johnson 1,100 Craig Neal 63

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .445 Craig Neal .373

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .172 * Craig Neal .302

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .797 Craig Neal .600

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 19.5 (1982) Craig Neal 4.4 (1991)

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.1 (1982) Craig Neal 1.6 (1991)

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.8 (1988) Craig Neal 3.7 (1991)

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.8 (1980) Craig Neal 0.5 (1989)

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.2 (1979) Craig Neal 0.1 (1989)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 17.3 Craig Neal -

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 4.3 Craig Neal -

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.6 Craig Neal -

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.4 Craig Neal -

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Craig Neal -

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 3,116 Craig Neal -

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 781 Craig Neal -

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 1,006 Craig Neal -

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 247 Craig Neal -

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 113 Craig Neal -

Total Games Dennis Johnson 180 Craig Neal 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .439 Craig Neal -

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .239 * Craig Neal -

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .802 Craig Neal -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 22.3 (1982) Craig Neal -

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.7 (1983) Craig Neal -

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 8.9 (1987) Craig Neal -

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 2.2 (1986) Craig Neal -

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.5 (1979) Craig Neal -

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