Dennis Johnson vs. Willis Reed Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Willis Reed and Dennis Johnson that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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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
Willis Reed:
1964-65 to 1973-74

NBA Championships and Seasons

Dennis Johnson3
Willis Reed2
Dennis Johnson14
Willis Reed10
Dennis Johnson13
Willis Reed7
Dennis Johnson5
Willis Reed7

Honors and Awards

Dennis Johnson0
Willis Reed1
Dennis Johnson1
Willis Reed2
*
Dennis Johnson1
Willis Reed1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Dennis Johnson2
Willis Reed5
Dennis Johnson6
Willis Reed1
*
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Dennis Johnson9
Willis Reed1
Dennis Johnson0
Willis Reed1
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Dennis Johnson 14.1
Willis Reed 18.7

Dennis Johnson 3.9
Willis Reed 12.9

Dennis Johnson 5.0
Willis Reed 1.8

Dennis Johnson 1.3
Willis Reed 0.6

*
Dennis Johnson 0.6
Willis Reed 1.1

*

Totals Stats

Dennis Johnson 15,535
Willis Reed 12,183

Dennis Johnson 4,249
Willis Reed 8,414

Dennis Johnson 5,499
Willis Reed 1,186

Dennis Johnson 1,477
Willis Reed 12

*
Dennis Johnson 675
Willis Reed 21

*
Dennis Johnson 1,100
Willis Reed 650

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dennis Johnson .445
Willis Reed .476

3-Point Percentage
Dennis Johnson .172
*
Willis Reed -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Dennis Johnson .797
Willis Reed .747

Best Season (no game minimum)

Dennis Johnson 19.5
(1982)
Willis Reed 21.7
(1970)

Dennis Johnson 5.1
(1982)
Willis Reed 14.7
(1965)

Dennis Johnson 7.8
(1988)
Willis Reed 2.3
(1969)

Dennis Johnson 1.8
(1980)
Willis Reed 0.6
(1974)

*
Dennis Johnson 1.2
(1979)
Willis Reed 1.1
(1974)

*

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Dennis Johnson 17.3
Willis Reed 17.4

Dennis Johnson 4.3
Willis Reed 10.3

Dennis Johnson 5.6
Willis Reed 1.9

Dennis Johnson 1.4
Willis Reed 0.2

*
Dennis Johnson 0.6
Willis Reed 0.0

*

Totals Stats

Dennis Johnson 3,116
Willis Reed 1,358

Dennis Johnson 781
Willis Reed 801

Dennis Johnson 1,006
Willis Reed 149

Dennis Johnson 247
Willis Reed 2

*
Dennis Johnson 113
Willis Reed 0

*
Dennis Johnson 180
Willis Reed 78

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dennis Johnson .439
Willis Reed .474

3-Point Percentage
Dennis Johnson .239
*
Willis Reed -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Dennis Johnson .802
Willis Reed .765

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Dennis Johnson 22.3
(1982)
Willis Reed 27.5
(1967)

Dennis Johnson 7.7
(1983)
Willis Reed 14.1
(1969)

Dennis Johnson 8.9
(1987)
Willis Reed 2.8
(1970)

Dennis Johnson 2.2
(1986)
Willis Reed 0.2
(1974)

*
Dennis Johnson 1.5
(1979)
Willis Reed 0.0
(1974)

*
Notes: * Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.