Josh Giddey vs. Linton Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Linton Johnson and Josh Giddey 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

Josh Giddey

vs.

Linton Johnson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Josh Giddey: 2021-22 to 2023-24
Linton Johnson: 2003-04 to 2008-09

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Josh Giddey 0 Linton Johnson 1

NBA Seasons Josh Giddey 3 Linton Johnson 6

Playoffs Played Josh Giddey 1 Linton Johnson 1

All-Star Games Josh Giddey 0 Linton Johnson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 13.9 Linton Johnson 3.9

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.3 Linton Johnson 3.3

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 Linton Johnson 0.4

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.8 Linton Johnson 0.6

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 Linton Johnson 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 2,920 Linton Johnson 582

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 1,534 Linton Johnson 493

Total Assists Josh Giddey 1,200 Linton Johnson 65

Total Steals Josh Giddey 160 Linton Johnson 84

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 95 Linton Johnson 63

Total Games Josh Giddey 210 Linton Johnson 151

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 Linton Johnson .416

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .310 Linton Johnson .305

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .753 Linton Johnson .699

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023) Linton Johnson 4.3 (2006)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.9 (2023) Linton Johnson 4.5 (2004)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 6.4 (2022) Linton Johnson 0.7 (2004)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.9 (2022) Linton Johnson 0.9 (2004)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.6 (2024) Linton Johnson 0.8 (2004)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 8.7 Linton Johnson 1.3

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 3.6 Linton Johnson 1.3

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 2.1 Linton Johnson 0.3

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.2 Linton Johnson 0.0

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.4 Linton Johnson 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 87 Linton Johnson 4

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 36 Linton Johnson 4

Total Assists Josh Giddey 21 Linton Johnson 1

Total Steals Josh Giddey 2 Linton Johnson 0

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 4 Linton Johnson 0

Total Games Josh Giddey 10 Linton Johnson 3

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .453 Linton Johnson .500

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .353 Linton Johnson -

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .875 Linton Johnson 1.000

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 8.7 (2024) Linton Johnson 1.3 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 3.6 (2024) Linton Johnson 1.3 (2009)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 2.1 (2024) Linton Johnson 0.3 (2009)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.2 (2024) Linton Johnson 0.0 (2009)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.4 (2024) Linton Johnson 0.0 (2009)