Dennis Johnson vs. Kelly Tripucka Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Kelly Tripucka 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
Kelly Tripucka:
1981-82 to 1990-91

NBA Championships and Seasons

Dennis Johnson3
Kelly Tripucka0
Dennis Johnson14
Kelly Tripucka10
Dennis Johnson13
Kelly Tripucka5
Dennis Johnson5
Kelly Tripucka2

Honors and Awards

Dennis Johnson1
Kelly Tripucka0
Dennis Johnson1
Kelly Tripucka0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Dennis Johnson2
Kelly Tripucka0
Dennis Johnson6
Kelly Tripucka0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Dennis Johnson9
Kelly Tripucka0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Dennis Johnson 14.1
Kelly Tripucka 17.2

Dennis Johnson 3.9
Kelly Tripucka 3.8

Dennis Johnson 5.0
Kelly Tripucka 3.0

Dennis Johnson 1.3
Kelly Tripucka 1.0

Dennis Johnson 0.6
Kelly Tripucka 0.2

Totals Stats

Dennis Johnson 15,535
Kelly Tripucka 12,142

Dennis Johnson 4,249
Kelly Tripucka 2,703

Dennis Johnson 5,499
Kelly Tripucka 2,090

Dennis Johnson 1,477
Kelly Tripucka 678

Dennis Johnson 675
Kelly Tripucka 137

Dennis Johnson 1,100
Kelly Tripucka 707

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dennis Johnson .445
Kelly Tripucka .473

3-Point Percentage
Dennis Johnson .172
*
Kelly Tripucka .361

Free Throw Percentage
Dennis Johnson .797
Kelly Tripucka .849

Best Season (no game minimum)

Dennis Johnson 19.5
(1982)
Kelly Tripucka 26.5
(1983)

Dennis Johnson 5.1
(1982)
Kelly Tripucka 5.4
(1982)

Dennis Johnson 7.8
(1988)
Kelly Tripucka 4.1
(1983)

Dennis Johnson 1.8
(1980)
Kelly Tripucka 1.2
(1989)

Dennis Johnson 1.2
(1979)
Kelly Tripucka 0.3
(1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Dennis Johnson 17.3
Kelly Tripucka 15.6

Dennis Johnson 4.3
Kelly Tripucka 3.7

Dennis Johnson 5.6
Kelly Tripucka 2.3

Dennis Johnson 1.4
Kelly Tripucka 0.9

Dennis Johnson 0.6
Kelly Tripucka 0.2

Totals Stats

Dennis Johnson 3,116
Kelly Tripucka 391

Dennis Johnson 781
Kelly Tripucka 93

Dennis Johnson 1,006
Kelly Tripucka 57

Dennis Johnson 247
Kelly Tripucka 22

Dennis Johnson 113
Kelly Tripucka 5

Dennis Johnson 180
Kelly Tripucka 25

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dennis Johnson .439
Kelly Tripucka .462

3-Point Percentage
Dennis Johnson .239
*
Kelly Tripucka .000

Free Throw Percentage
Dennis Johnson .802
Kelly Tripucka .856

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Dennis Johnson 22.3
(1982)
Kelly Tripucka 27.4
(1984)

Dennis Johnson 7.7
(1983)
Kelly Tripucka 5.8
(1986)

Dennis Johnson 8.9
(1987)
Kelly Tripucka 3.2
(1985)

Dennis Johnson 2.2
(1986)
Kelly Tripucka 2.2
(1984)

Dennis Johnson 1.5
(1979)
Kelly Tripucka 0.5
(1986)

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