Dennis Johnson vs. Steve Nash Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Steve Nash 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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Steve Nash:
1996-97 to 2013-14
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NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Dennis Johnson |
14.1 | | |
| Steve Nash |
14.3 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
3.9 | | |
| Steve Nash |
3.0 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
5.0 | | |
| Steve Nash |
8.5 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1.3 | | |
| Steve Nash |
0.7 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
0.6 | | |
| Steve Nash |
0.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Dennis Johnson |
15,535 | | |
| Steve Nash |
17,387 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
4,249 | | |
| Steve Nash |
3,642 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
5,499 | | |
| Steve Nash |
10,335 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1,477 | | |
| Steve Nash |
899 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
675 | | |
| Steve Nash |
102 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1,100 | | |
| Steve Nash |
1,217 | | |
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Percentages |
| Dennis Johnson |
.445 | | |
| Steve Nash |
.490 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
.172 | | 
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| Steve Nash |
.428 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
.797 | | |
| Steve Nash |
.904 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Dennis Johnson |
19.5 | | (1982) | |
| Steve Nash |
18.8 | | (2006) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
5.1 | | (1982) | |
| Steve Nash |
4.2 | | (2006) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
7.8 | | (1988) | |
| Steve Nash |
11.6 | | (2007) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1.8 | | (1980) | |
| Steve Nash |
1.0 | | (2003) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1.2 | | (1979) | |
| Steve Nash |
0.2 | | (2006) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Dennis Johnson |
17.3 | | |
| Steve Nash |
17.3 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
4.3 | | |
| Steve Nash |
3.5 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
5.6 | | |
| Steve Nash |
8.8 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1.4 | | |
| Steve Nash |
0.6 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
0.6 | | |
| Steve Nash |
0.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Dennis Johnson |
3,116 | | |
| Steve Nash |
2,072 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
781 | | |
| Steve Nash |
422 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1,006 | | |
| Steve Nash |
1,061 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
247 | | |
| Steve Nash |
66 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
113 | | |
| Steve Nash |
14 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
180 | | |
| Steve Nash |
120 | | |
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Percentages |
| Dennis Johnson |
.439 | | |
| Steve Nash |
.473 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
.239 | |
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| Steve Nash |
.406 | | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
.802 | | |
| Steve Nash |
.900 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Dennis Johnson |
22.3 | | (1982) | |
| Steve Nash |
23.9 | | (2005) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
7.7 | | (1983) | |
| Steve Nash |
5.2 | | (2004) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
8.9 | | (1987) | |
| Steve Nash |
13.3 | | (2007) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
2.2 | | (1986) | |
| Steve Nash |
0.9 | | (2005) | |
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| Dennis Johnson |
1.5 | | (1979) | |
| Steve Nash |
0.3 | | (2006) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
