George Gervin vs. Joe Johnson Comparison

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

Player comparisons: / /

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
George Gervin:
1976-77 to 1985-86
Joe Johnson:
2001-02 to 2021-22

NBA Championships and Seasons

George Gervin0
Joe Johnson0
George Gervin10
Joe Johnson18
George Gervin9
Joe Johnson13
George Gervin9
Joe Johnson7

Honors and Awards

George Gervin5
Joe Johnson0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
George Gervin7
Joe Johnson1
George Gervin4
Joe Johnson0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

George Gervin 26.2
Joe Johnson 16.0

George Gervin 4.6
Joe Johnson 4.0

George Gervin 2.8
Joe Johnson 3.9

George Gervin 1.2
Joe Johnson 0.8

George Gervin 0.8
Joe Johnson 0.2

Totals Stats

George Gervin 20,708
Joe Johnson 20,407

George Gervin 3,607
Joe Johnson 5,059

George Gervin 2,214
Joe Johnson 5,001

George Gervin 941
Joe Johnson 1,071

George Gervin 670
Joe Johnson 260

George Gervin 791
Joe Johnson 1,277

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Gervin .511
Joe Johnson .441

3-Point Percentage
George Gervin .297
*
Joe Johnson .371

Free Throw Percentage
George Gervin .844
Joe Johnson .802

Best Season (no game minimum)

George Gervin 33.1
(1980)
Joe Johnson 25.0
(2007)

George Gervin 5.5
(1977)
Joe Johnson 5.1
(2005)

George Gervin 3.7
(1978)
Joe Johnson 6.5
(2006)

George Gervin 1.7
(1979)
Joe Johnson 1.3
(2006)

George Gervin 1.3
(1978)
Joe Johnson 0.4
(2006)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

George Gervin 27.0
Joe Johnson 15.2

George Gervin 5.8
Joe Johnson 4.2

George Gervin 3.2
Joe Johnson 3.1

George Gervin 1.2
Joe Johnson 0.8

George Gervin 0.9
Joe Johnson 0.2

Totals Stats

George Gervin 1,592
Joe Johnson 1,828

George Gervin 341
Joe Johnson 506

George Gervin 186
Joe Johnson 369

George Gervin 69
Joe Johnson 96

George Gervin 52
Joe Johnson 19

George Gervin 59
Joe Johnson 120

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Gervin .508
Joe Johnson .427

3-Point Percentage
George Gervin .000
*
Joe Johnson .339

Free Throw Percentage
George Gervin .821
Joe Johnson .779

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

George Gervin 33.3
(1980)
Joe Johnson 21.2
(2014)

George Gervin 7.3
(1982)
Joe Johnson 7.7
(2015)

George Gervin 4.6
(1982)
Joe Johnson 5.0
(2010)

George Gervin 1.9
(1979)
Joe Johnson 1.3
(2012)

George Gervin 2.7
(1978)
Joe Johnson 0.4
(2005)

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