Dennis Johnson vs. Paul McPherson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Paul McPherson 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.

Paul McPherson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Dennis Johnson: 1976-77 to 1989-90
Paul McPherson: 2000-01 to 2000-01

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Dennis Johnson 3 Paul McPherson 0

NBA Seasons Dennis Johnson 14 Paul McPherson 1

Playoffs Played Dennis Johnson 13 Paul McPherson 0

All-Star Games Dennis Johnson 5 Paul McPherson 0

Honors and Awards

Finals MVP Dennis Johnson 1 Paul McPherson 0

All-NBA First Team Dennis Johnson 1 Paul McPherson 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 2 Paul McPherson 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Dennis Johnson 6 Paul McPherson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 9 Paul McPherson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 14.1 Paul McPherson 4.8

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 3.9 Paul McPherson 1.4

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.0 Paul McPherson 0.7

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.3 Paul McPherson 0.5

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Paul McPherson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 15,535 Paul McPherson 262

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 4,249 Paul McPherson 79

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 5,499 Paul McPherson 38

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 1,477 Paul McPherson 25

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 675 Paul McPherson 4

Total Games Dennis Johnson 1,100 Paul McPherson 55

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .445 Paul McPherson .505

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .172 * Paul McPherson .167

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .797 Paul McPherson .724

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 19.5 (1982) Paul McPherson 4.8 (2001)

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.1 (1982) Paul McPherson 1.4 (2001)

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.8 (1988) Paul McPherson 0.7 (2001)

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.8 (1980) Paul McPherson 0.5 (2001)

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.2 (1979) Paul McPherson 0.1 (2001)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 17.3 Paul McPherson -

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 4.3 Paul McPherson -

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.6 Paul McPherson -

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.4 Paul McPherson -

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Paul McPherson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 3,116 Paul McPherson -

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 781 Paul McPherson -

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 1,006 Paul McPherson -

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 247 Paul McPherson -

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 113 Paul McPherson -

Total Games Dennis Johnson 180 Paul McPherson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .439 Paul McPherson -

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .239 * Paul McPherson -

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .802 Paul McPherson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 22.3 (1982) Paul McPherson -

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.7 (1983) Paul McPherson -

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 8.9 (1987) Paul McPherson -

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 2.2 (1986) Paul McPherson -

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.5 (1979) Paul McPherson -

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