Gordon Hayward vs. Dennis Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dennis Johnson and Gordon Hayward 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Gordon Hayward:
2010-11 to 2023-24
Dennis Johnson:
1976-77 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Gordon Hayward0
Dennis Johnson3
Gordon Hayward14
Dennis Johnson14
Gordon Hayward4
Dennis Johnson13
Gordon Hayward1
Dennis Johnson5

Honors and Awards

Gordon Hayward0
Dennis Johnson1
Gordon Hayward0
Dennis Johnson1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Gordon Hayward0
Dennis Johnson2
Gordon Hayward0
Dennis Johnson6
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Gordon Hayward0
Dennis Johnson9

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Gordon Hayward 15.3
Dennis Johnson 14.1

Gordon Hayward 4.5
Dennis Johnson 3.9

Gordon Hayward 3.5
Dennis Johnson 5.0

Gordon Hayward 1.0
Dennis Johnson 1.3

Gordon Hayward 0.4
Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

Gordon Hayward 12,630
Dennis Johnson 15,535

Gordon Hayward 3,681
Dennis Johnson 4,249

Gordon Hayward 2,930
Dennis Johnson 5,499

Gordon Hayward 802
Dennis Johnson 1,477

Gordon Hayward 320
Dennis Johnson 675

Gordon Hayward 827
Dennis Johnson 1,100

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gordon Hayward .455
Dennis Johnson .445

3-Point Percentage
Gordon Hayward .370
Dennis Johnson .172

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Free Throw Percentage
Gordon Hayward .822
Dennis Johnson .797

Best Season (no game minimum)

Gordon Hayward 21.9
(2017)
Dennis Johnson 19.5
(1982)

Gordon Hayward 6.7
(2020)
Dennis Johnson 5.1
(1982)

Gordon Hayward 5.2
(2014)
Dennis Johnson 7.8
(1988)

Gordon Hayward 1.4
(2014)
Dennis Johnson 1.8
(1980)

Gordon Hayward 0.6
(2012)
Dennis Johnson 1.2
(1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Gordon Hayward 15.0
Dennis Johnson 17.3

Gordon Hayward 4.6
Dennis Johnson 4.3

Gordon Hayward 2.9
Dennis Johnson 5.6

Gordon Hayward 0.9
Dennis Johnson 1.4

Gordon Hayward 0.3
Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

Gordon Hayward 434
Dennis Johnson 3,116

Gordon Hayward 134
Dennis Johnson 781

Gordon Hayward 85
Dennis Johnson 1,006

Gordon Hayward 26
Dennis Johnson 247

Gordon Hayward 8
Dennis Johnson 113

Gordon Hayward 29
Dennis Johnson 180

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gordon Hayward .405
Dennis Johnson .439

3-Point Percentage
Gordon Hayward .352
Dennis Johnson .239

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Free Throw Percentage
Gordon Hayward .950
Dennis Johnson .802

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Gordon Hayward 24.1
(2017)
Dennis Johnson 22.3
(1982)

Gordon Hayward 6.1
(2017)
Dennis Johnson 7.7
(1983)

Gordon Hayward 3.4
(2017)
Dennis Johnson 8.9
(1987)

Gordon Hayward 1.4
(2020)
Dennis Johnson 2.2
(1986)

Gordon Hayward 0.4
(2020)
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.