Kevin Garnett vs. Dennis Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dennis Johnson and Kevin Garnett 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
Kevin Garnett:
1995-96 to 2015-16
Dennis Johnson:
1976-77 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Kevin Garnett1
Dennis Johnson3
Kevin Garnett21
Dennis Johnson14
Kevin Garnett14
Dennis Johnson13
Kevin Garnett15
Dennis Johnson5

Honors and Awards

Kevin Garnett1
Dennis Johnson0
Kevin Garnett0
Dennis Johnson1
Kevin Garnett4
Dennis Johnson1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Kevin Garnett9
Dennis Johnson2
Kevin Garnett9
Dennis Johnson6
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Kevin Garnett12
Dennis Johnson9
Kevin Garnett1
Dennis Johnson0
*
Kevin Garnett4
Dennis Johnson0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Kevin Garnett 17.8
Dennis Johnson 14.1

Kevin Garnett 10.0
Dennis Johnson 3.9

Kevin Garnett 3.7
Dennis Johnson 5.0

Kevin Garnett 1.3
Dennis Johnson 1.3

Kevin Garnett 1.4
Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

Kevin Garnett 26,071
Dennis Johnson 15,535

Kevin Garnett 14,662
Dennis Johnson 4,249

Kevin Garnett 5,445
Dennis Johnson 5,499

Kevin Garnett 1,859
Dennis Johnson 1,477

Kevin Garnett 2,037
Dennis Johnson 675

Kevin Garnett 1,462
Dennis Johnson 1,100

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kevin Garnett .497
Dennis Johnson .445

3-Point Percentage
Kevin Garnett .275
Dennis Johnson .172

*
Free Throw Percentage
Kevin Garnett .789
Dennis Johnson .797

Best Season (no game minimum)

Kevin Garnett 24.2
(2004)
Dennis Johnson 19.5
(1982)

Kevin Garnett 13.9
(2004)
Dennis Johnson 5.1
(1982)

Kevin Garnett 6.0
(2003)
Dennis Johnson 7.8
(1988)

Kevin Garnett 1.7
(1998)
Dennis Johnson 1.8
(1980)

Kevin Garnett 2.2
(2004)
Dennis Johnson 1.2
(1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Kevin Garnett 18.2
Dennis Johnson 17.3

Kevin Garnett 10.7
Dennis Johnson 4.3

Kevin Garnett 3.3
Dennis Johnson 5.6

Kevin Garnett 1.2
Dennis Johnson 1.4

Kevin Garnett 1.3
Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

Kevin Garnett 2,601
Dennis Johnson 3,116

Kevin Garnett 1,534
Dennis Johnson 781

Kevin Garnett 471
Dennis Johnson 1,006

Kevin Garnett 178
Dennis Johnson 247

Kevin Garnett 186
Dennis Johnson 113

Kevin Garnett 143
Dennis Johnson 180

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kevin Garnett .478
Dennis Johnson .439

3-Point Percentage
Kevin Garnett .273
Dennis Johnson .239

*
Free Throw Percentage
Kevin Garnett .789
Dennis Johnson .802

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Kevin Garnett 27.0
(2003)
Dennis Johnson 22.3
(1982)

Kevin Garnett 18.7
(2002)
Dennis Johnson 7.7
(1983)

Kevin Garnett 8.8
(2000)
Dennis Johnson 8.9
(1987)

Kevin Garnett 1.9
(2011)
Dennis Johnson 2.2
(1986)

Kevin Garnett 2.4
(1998)
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.