Larry Johnson vs. Don Putman Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Don Putman and Larry Johnson 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

Larry Johnson

vs.

Don Putman

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Larry Johnson: 1991-92 to 2000-01
Don Putman: 1946-47 to 1949-50

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Larry Johnson 0 Don Putman 0

NBA Seasons Larry Johnson 10 Don Putman 4

Playoffs Played Larry Johnson 6 Don Putman 3

All-Star Games Larry Johnson 2 Don Putman 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Larry Johnson 1 Don Putman 0

Rookie of The Year Larry Johnson 1 Don Putman 0 *

* Notes: Rookie of The Year is awarded since 1952-53.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Larry Johnson 16.2 Don Putman 4.8

Rebounds Per Game Larry Johnson 7.5 Don Putman - n/a **

Assists Per Game Larry Johnson 3.3 Don Putman 1.3

Steals Per Game Larry Johnson 0.7 Don Putman - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Larry Johnson 0.4 Don Putman - n/a **

Totals Stats

Total Points Larry Johnson 11,450 Don Putman 1,030

Total Rebounds Larry Johnson 5,300 Don Putman - n/a **

Total Assists Larry Johnson 2,298 Don Putman 285

Total Steals Larry Johnson 515 Don Putman - n/a **

Total Blocks Larry Johnson 258 Don Putman - n/a **

Total Games Larry Johnson 707 Don Putman 216

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Larry Johnson .484 Don Putman .262

3-Point Percentage Larry Johnson .332 Don Putman - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Larry Johnson .766 Don Putman .621

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Larry Johnson 22.1 (1993) Don Putman 6.6 (1947)

Rebounds Per Game Larry Johnson 11.0 (1992) Don Putman - n/a **

Assists Per Game Larry Johnson 4.6 (1995) Don Putman 2.4 (1949)

Steals Per Game Larry Johnson 1.0 (1992) Don Putman - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Larry Johnson 0.6 (1992) Don Putman - n/a **

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Larry Johnson 14.2 Don Putman 3.5

Rebounds Per Game Larry Johnson 5.3 Don Putman - n/a **

Assists Per Game Larry Johnson 2.0 Don Putman 0.8

Steals Per Game Larry Johnson 0.8 Don Putman - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Larry Johnson 0.2 Don Putman - n/a **

Totals Stats

Total Points Larry Johnson 937 Don Putman 42

Total Rebounds Larry Johnson 351 Don Putman - n/a **

Total Assists Larry Johnson 134 Don Putman 10

Total Steals Larry Johnson 55 Don Putman - n/a **

Total Blocks Larry Johnson 11 Don Putman - n/a **

Total Games Larry Johnson 66 Don Putman 12

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Larry Johnson .483 Don Putman .215

3-Point Percentage Larry Johnson .303 Don Putman - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Larry Johnson .767 Don Putman .421

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Larry Johnson 20.8 (1995) Don Putman 5.0 (1947)

Rebounds Per Game Larry Johnson 6.9 (1993) Don Putman - n/a **

Assists Per Game Larry Johnson 3.3 (1993) Don Putman 2.0 (1949)

Steals Per Game Larry Johnson 1.3 (1998) Don Putman - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Larry Johnson 0.5 (1995) Don Putman - n/a **

Notes: ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat. Rebounds started to be recorded in 1950-51, this player has no data for the stat.