Dennis Johnson vs. Derrick Rowland Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Derrick Rowland 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.

Derrick Rowland

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Dennis Johnson: 1976-77 to 1989-90
Derrick Rowland: 1985-86 to 1985-86

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Dennis Johnson 3 Derrick Rowland 0

NBA Seasons Dennis Johnson 14 Derrick Rowland 1

Playoffs Played Dennis Johnson 13 Derrick Rowland 0

All-Star Games Dennis Johnson 5 Derrick Rowland 0

Honors and Awards

Finals MVP Dennis Johnson 1 Derrick Rowland 0

All-NBA First Team Dennis Johnson 1 Derrick Rowland 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 2 Derrick Rowland 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Dennis Johnson 6 Derrick Rowland 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 9 Derrick Rowland 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 14.1 Derrick Rowland 1.5

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 3.9 Derrick Rowland 0.5

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.0 Derrick Rowland 0.5

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.3 Derrick Rowland 0.0

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Derrick Rowland 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 15,535 Derrick Rowland 3

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 4,249 Derrick Rowland 1

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 5,499 Derrick Rowland 1

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 1,477 Derrick Rowland 0

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 675 Derrick Rowland 0

Total Games Dennis Johnson 1,100 Derrick Rowland 2

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .445 Derrick Rowland .333

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .172 * Derrick Rowland -

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .797 Derrick Rowland .500

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 19.5 (1982) Derrick Rowland 1.5 (1986)

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.1 (1982) Derrick Rowland 0.5 (1986)

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.8 (1988) Derrick Rowland 0.5 (1986)

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.8 (1980) Derrick Rowland 0.0 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.2 (1979) Derrick Rowland 0.0 (1986)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 17.3 Derrick Rowland -

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 4.3 Derrick Rowland -

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.6 Derrick Rowland -

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.4 Derrick Rowland -

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Derrick Rowland -

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 3,116 Derrick Rowland -

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 781 Derrick Rowland -

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 1,006 Derrick Rowland -

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 247 Derrick Rowland -

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 113 Derrick Rowland -

Total Games Dennis Johnson 180 Derrick Rowland 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .439 Derrick Rowland -

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .239 * Derrick Rowland -

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .802 Derrick Rowland -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 22.3 (1982) Derrick Rowland -

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.7 (1983) Derrick Rowland -

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 8.9 (1987) Derrick Rowland -

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 2.2 (1986) Derrick Rowland -

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.5 (1979) Derrick Rowland -

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