Dennis Johnson vs. Damian Lillard Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Damian Lillard 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Dennis Johnson:
1976-77 to 1989-90
Damian Lillard:
2012-13 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Dennis Johnson3
Damian Lillard0
Dennis Johnson14
Damian Lillard12
Dennis Johnson13
Damian Lillard8
Dennis Johnson5
Damian Lillard8

Honors and Awards

Dennis Johnson1
Damian Lillard0
Dennis Johnson1
Damian Lillard1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Dennis Johnson2
Damian Lillard7
Dennis Johnson6
Damian Lillard0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Dennis Johnson9
Damian Lillard0
Dennis Johnson0
Damian Lillard1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Dennis Johnson 14.1
Damian Lillard 25.1

Dennis Johnson 3.9
Damian Lillard 4.2

Dennis Johnson 5.0
Damian Lillard 6.7

Dennis Johnson 1.3
Damian Lillard 1.0

Dennis Johnson 0.6
Damian Lillard 0.3

Totals Stats

Dennis Johnson 15,535
Damian Lillard 21,015

Dennis Johnson 4,249
Damian Lillard 3,546

Dennis Johnson 5,499
Damian Lillard 5,624

Dennis Johnson 1,477
Damian Lillard 800

Dennis Johnson 675
Damian Lillard 254

Dennis Johnson 1,100
Damian Lillard 836

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dennis Johnson .445
Damian Lillard .438

3-Point Percentage
Dennis Johnson .172
*
Damian Lillard .371

Free Throw Percentage
Dennis Johnson .797
Damian Lillard .898

Best Season (no game minimum)

Dennis Johnson 19.5
(1982)
Damian Lillard 32.2
(2023)

Dennis Johnson 5.1
(1982)
Damian Lillard 4.9
(2017)

Dennis Johnson 7.8
(1988)
Damian Lillard 8.0
(2020)

Dennis Johnson 1.8
(1980)
Damian Lillard 1.2
(2015)

Dennis Johnson 1.2
(1979)
Damian Lillard 0.4
(2019)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Dennis Johnson 17.3
Damian Lillard 25.7

Dennis Johnson 4.3
Damian Lillard 4.5

Dennis Johnson 5.6
Damian Lillard 6.2

Dennis Johnson 1.4
Damian Lillard 1.2

Dennis Johnson 0.6
Damian Lillard 0.3

Totals Stats

Dennis Johnson 3,116
Damian Lillard 1,569

Dennis Johnson 781
Damian Lillard 275

Dennis Johnson 1,006
Damian Lillard 380

Dennis Johnson 247
Damian Lillard 72

Dennis Johnson 113
Damian Lillard 19

Dennis Johnson 180
Damian Lillard 61

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dennis Johnson .439
Damian Lillard .412

3-Point Percentage
Dennis Johnson .239
*
Damian Lillard .369

Free Throw Percentage
Dennis Johnson .802
Damian Lillard .887

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Dennis Johnson 22.3
(1982)
Damian Lillard 34.3
(2021)

Dennis Johnson 7.7
(1983)
Damian Lillard 5.1
(2014)

Dennis Johnson 8.9
(1987)
Damian Lillard 10.2
(2021)

Dennis Johnson 2.2
(1986)
Damian Lillard 1.7
(2019)

Dennis Johnson 1.5
(1979)
Damian Lillard 0.7
(2021)

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