Dennis Johnson vs. Derek Strong Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Derek Strong 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.

Derek Strong

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Dennis Johnson: 1976-77 to 1989-90
Derek Strong: 1991-92 to 2000-01

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Dennis Johnson 3 Derek Strong 0

NBA Seasons Dennis Johnson 14 Derek Strong 10

Playoffs Played Dennis Johnson 13 Derek Strong 3

All-Star Games Dennis Johnson 5 Derek Strong 0

Honors and Awards

Finals MVP Dennis Johnson 1 Derek Strong 0

All-NBA First Team Dennis Johnson 1 Derek Strong 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 2 Derek Strong 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Dennis Johnson 6 Derek Strong 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 9 Derek Strong 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 14.1 Derek Strong 6.8

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 3.9 Derek Strong 4.9

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.0 Derek Strong 0.6

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.3 Derek Strong 0.4

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Derek Strong 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 15,535 Derek Strong 3,088

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 4,249 Derek Strong 2,213

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 5,499 Derek Strong 291

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 1,477 Derek Strong 203

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 675 Derek Strong 94

Total Games Dennis Johnson 1,100 Derek Strong 456

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .445 Derek Strong .430

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .172 * Derek Strong .180

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .797 Derek Strong .786

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 19.5 (1982) Derek Strong 12.7 (1998)

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.1 (1982) Derek Strong 7.4 (1998)

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.8 (1988) Derek Strong 1.0 (1992)

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.8 (1980) Derek Strong 0.6 (1997)

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.2 (1979) Derek Strong 0.4 (1998)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 17.3 Derek Strong 7.6

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 4.3 Derek Strong 7.4

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.6 Derek Strong 0.7

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.4 Derek Strong 0.6

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Derek Strong 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 3,116 Derek Strong 76

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 781 Derek Strong 74

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 1,006 Derek Strong 7

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 247 Derek Strong 6

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 113 Derek Strong 3

Total Games Dennis Johnson 180 Derek Strong 10

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .439 Derek Strong .481

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .239 * Derek Strong .000

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .802 Derek Strong .727

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 22.3 (1982) Derek Strong 12.2 (1997)

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.7 (1983) Derek Strong 10.0 (1997)

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 8.9 (1987) Derek Strong 0.8 (1997)

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 2.2 (1986) Derek Strong 1.0 (1999)

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.5 (1979) Derek Strong 0.4 (1997)

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