Elton Brand vs. Dennis Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dennis Johnson and Elton Brand 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
Elton Brand:
1999-00 to 2015-16
Dennis Johnson:
1976-77 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Elton Brand0
Dennis Johnson3
Elton Brand17
Dennis Johnson14
Elton Brand5
Dennis Johnson13
Elton Brand2
Dennis Johnson5

Honors and Awards

Elton Brand0
Dennis Johnson1
Elton Brand0
Dennis Johnson1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Elton Brand1
Dennis Johnson2
Elton Brand0
Dennis Johnson6
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Elton Brand0
Dennis Johnson9
Elton Brand1
Dennis Johnson0
Elton Brand1
Dennis Johnson0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Elton Brand 15.9
Dennis Johnson 14.1

Elton Brand 8.5
Dennis Johnson 3.9

Elton Brand 2.1
Dennis Johnson 5.0

Elton Brand 0.9
Dennis Johnson 1.3

Elton Brand 1.7
Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

Elton Brand 16,827
Dennis Johnson 15,535

Elton Brand 9,040
Dennis Johnson 4,249

Elton Brand 2,184
Dennis Johnson 5,499

Elton Brand 940
Dennis Johnson 1,477

Elton Brand 1,828
Dennis Johnson 675

Elton Brand 1,058
Dennis Johnson 1,100

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elton Brand .500
Dennis Johnson .445

3-Point Percentage
Elton Brand .095
Dennis Johnson .172

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Free Throw Percentage
Elton Brand .736
Dennis Johnson .797

Best Season (no game minimum)

Elton Brand 24.7
(2006)
Dennis Johnson 19.5
(1982)

Elton Brand 11.6
(2002)
Dennis Johnson 5.1
(1982)

Elton Brand 3.3
(2004)
Dennis Johnson 7.8
(1988)

Elton Brand 1.1
(2003)
Dennis Johnson 1.8
(1980)

Elton Brand 2.5
(2003)
Dennis Johnson 1.2
(1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Elton Brand 12.6
Dennis Johnson 17.3

Elton Brand 6.3
Dennis Johnson 4.3

Elton Brand 1.6
Dennis Johnson 5.6

Elton Brand 0.6
Dennis Johnson 1.4

Elton Brand 1.6
Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

Elton Brand 504
Dennis Johnson 3,116

Elton Brand 252
Dennis Johnson 781

Elton Brand 64
Dennis Johnson 1,006

Elton Brand 25
Dennis Johnson 247

Elton Brand 63
Dennis Johnson 113

Elton Brand 40
Dennis Johnson 180

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elton Brand .516
Dennis Johnson .439

3-Point Percentage
Elton Brand .000
Dennis Johnson .239

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Free Throw Percentage
Elton Brand .719
Dennis Johnson .802

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Elton Brand 25.4
(2006)
Dennis Johnson 22.3
(1982)

Elton Brand 10.3
(2006)
Dennis Johnson 7.7
(1983)

Elton Brand 4.0
(2006)
Dennis Johnson 8.9
(1987)

Elton Brand 0.9
(2006)
Dennis Johnson 2.2
(1986)

Elton Brand 2.6
(2006)
Dennis Johnson 1.5
(1979)

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