Dennis Johnson vs. Kawhi Leonard Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Kawhi Leonard 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
Kawhi Leonard:
2011-12 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Dennis Johnson3
Kawhi Leonard2
Dennis Johnson14
Kawhi Leonard12
Dennis Johnson13
Kawhi Leonard10
Dennis Johnson5
Kawhi Leonard6

Honors and Awards

Dennis Johnson1
Kawhi Leonard2
Dennis Johnson1
Kawhi Leonard3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Dennis Johnson2
Kawhi Leonard5
Dennis Johnson6
Kawhi Leonard3
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Dennis Johnson9
Kawhi Leonard7
Dennis Johnson0 *
Kawhi Leonard2
Dennis Johnson0
Kawhi Leonard1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Dennis Johnson 14.1
Kawhi Leonard 20.0

Dennis Johnson 3.9
Kawhi Leonard 6.4

Dennis Johnson 5.0
Kawhi Leonard 3.0

Dennis Johnson 1.3
Kawhi Leonard 1.7

Dennis Johnson 0.6
Kawhi Leonard 0.7

Totals Stats

Dennis Johnson 15,535
Kawhi Leonard 13,885

Dennis Johnson 4,249
Kawhi Leonard 4,427

Dennis Johnson 5,499
Kawhi Leonard 2,113

Dennis Johnson 1,477
Kawhi Leonard 1,192

Dennis Johnson 675
Kawhi Leonard 452

Dennis Johnson 1,100
Kawhi Leonard 694

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dennis Johnson .445
Kawhi Leonard .498

3-Point Percentage
Dennis Johnson .172
*
Kawhi Leonard .391

Free Throw Percentage
Dennis Johnson .797
Kawhi Leonard .862

Best Season (no game minimum)

Dennis Johnson 19.5
(1982)
Kawhi Leonard 27.1
(2020)

Dennis Johnson 5.1
(1982)
Kawhi Leonard 7.3
(2019)

Dennis Johnson 7.8
(1988)
Kawhi Leonard 5.2
(2021)

Dennis Johnson 1.8
(1980)
Kawhi Leonard 2.3
(2015)

Dennis Johnson 1.2
(1979)
Kawhi Leonard 1.0
(2018)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Dennis Johnson 17.3
Kawhi Leonard 21.4

Dennis Johnson 4.3
Kawhi Leonard 7.8

Dennis Johnson 5.6
Kawhi Leonard 2.9

Dennis Johnson 1.4
Kawhi Leonard 1.8

Dennis Johnson 0.6
Kawhi Leonard 0.7

Totals Stats

Dennis Johnson 3,116
Kawhi Leonard 2,934

Dennis Johnson 781
Kawhi Leonard 1,073

Dennis Johnson 1,006
Kawhi Leonard 395

Dennis Johnson 247
Kawhi Leonard 244

Dennis Johnson 113
Kawhi Leonard 93

Dennis Johnson 180
Kawhi Leonard 137

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dennis Johnson .439
Kawhi Leonard .512

3-Point Percentage
Dennis Johnson .239
*
Kawhi Leonard .402

Free Throw Percentage
Dennis Johnson .802
Kawhi Leonard .845

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Dennis Johnson 22.3
(1982)
Kawhi Leonard 34.5
(2023)

Dennis Johnson 7.7
(1983)
Kawhi Leonard 9.3
(2020)

Dennis Johnson 8.9
(1987)
Kawhi Leonard 6.0
(2023)

Dennis Johnson 2.2
(1986)
Kawhi Leonard 2.6
(2016)

Dennis Johnson 1.5
(1979)
Kawhi Leonard 1.4
(2016)

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