Dennis Johnson vs. Isiah Thomas Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Isiah Thomas 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Dennis Johnson:
1976-77 to 1989-90
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Isiah Thomas:
1981-82 to 1993-94
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NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Dennis Johnson |
14.1 | | |
| Isiah Thomas |
19.2 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
3.9 | | |
| Isiah Thomas |
3.6 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
5.0 | | |
| Isiah Thomas |
9.3 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1.3 | | |
| Isiah Thomas |
1.9 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
0.6 | | |
| Isiah Thomas |
0.3 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Dennis Johnson |
15,535 | | |
| Isiah Thomas |
18,822 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
4,249 | | |
| Isiah Thomas |
3,478 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
5,499 | | |
| Isiah Thomas |
9,061 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1,477 | | |
| Isiah Thomas |
1,861 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
675 | | |
| Isiah Thomas |
249 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1,100 | | |
| Isiah Thomas |
979 | | |
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Percentages |
| Dennis Johnson |
.445 | | |
| Isiah Thomas |
.452 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
.172 | | 
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| Isiah Thomas |
.290 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
.797 | | |
| Isiah Thomas |
.759 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Dennis Johnson |
19.5 | | (1982) | |
| Isiah Thomas |
22.9 | | (1983) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
5.1 | | (1982) | |
| Isiah Thomas |
4.5 | | (1985) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
7.8 | | (1988) | |
| Isiah Thomas |
13.9 | | (1985) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1.8 | | (1980) | |
| Isiah Thomas |
2.5 | | (1984) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1.2 | | (1979) | |
| Isiah Thomas |
0.4 | | (1984) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Dennis Johnson |
17.3 | | |
| Isiah Thomas |
20.4 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
4.3 | | |
| Isiah Thomas |
4.7 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
5.6 | | |
| Isiah Thomas |
8.9 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1.4 | | |
| Isiah Thomas |
2.1 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
0.6 | | |
| Isiah Thomas |
0.3 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Dennis Johnson |
3,116 | | |
| Isiah Thomas |
2,261 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
781 | | |
| Isiah Thomas |
524 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1,006 | | |
| Isiah Thomas |
987 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
247 | | |
| Isiah Thomas |
234 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
113 | | |
| Isiah Thomas |
38 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
180 | | |
| Isiah Thomas |
111 | | |
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Percentages |
| Dennis Johnson |
.439 | | |
| Isiah Thomas |
.441 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
.239 | |
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| Isiah Thomas |
.346 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
.802 | | |
| Isiah Thomas |
.769 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Dennis Johnson |
22.3 | | (1982) | |
| Isiah Thomas |
26.5 | | (1986) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
7.7 | | (1983) | |
| Isiah Thomas |
5.5 | | (1986) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
8.9 | | (1987) | |
| Isiah Thomas |
12.0 | | (1986) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
2.2 | | (1986) | |
| Isiah Thomas |
2.9 | | (1988) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1.5 | | (1979) | |
| Isiah Thomas |
1.2 | | (1984) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
