Marc Gasol vs. Marques Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Marques Johnson and Marc Gasol 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

Marc Gasol

vs.

Marques Johnson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Marc Gasol: 2008-09 to 2020-21
Marques Johnson: 1977-78 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Marc Gasol 1 Marques Johnson 0

NBA Seasons Marc Gasol 13 Marques Johnson 11

Playoffs Played Marc Gasol 9 Marques Johnson 6

All-Star Games Marc Gasol 3 Marques Johnson 5

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Marc Gasol 1 Marques Johnson 1

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Marc Gasol 2 Marques Johnson 3

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Marc Gasol 1 Marques Johnson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Marc Gasol 1 Marques Johnson 0 *

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Marc Gasol 14.0 Marques Johnson 20.1

Rebounds Per Game Marc Gasol 7.4 Marques Johnson 7.0

Assists Per Game Marc Gasol 3.4 Marques Johnson 3.6

Steals Per Game Marc Gasol 0.9 Marques Johnson 1.3

Blocks Per Game Marc Gasol 1.4 Marques Johnson 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Marc Gasol 12,514 Marques Johnson 13,892

Total Rebounds Marc Gasol 6,604 Marques Johnson 4,817

Total Assists Marc Gasol 2,996 Marques Johnson 2,502

Total Steals Marc Gasol 792 Marques Johnson 888

Total Blocks Marc Gasol 1,254 Marques Johnson 525

Total Games Marc Gasol 891 Marques Johnson 691

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Marc Gasol .481 Marques Johnson .518

3-Point Percentage Marc Gasol .360 Marques Johnson .152 *

Free Throw Percentage Marc Gasol .776 Marques Johnson .739

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Marc Gasol 19.5 (2017) Marques Johnson 25.6 (1979)

Rebounds Per Game Marc Gasol 9.3 (2010) Marques Johnson 10.6 (1978)

Assists Per Game Marc Gasol 4.6 (2017) Marques Johnson 4.6 (1981)

Steals Per Game Marc Gasol 1.1 (2019) Marques Johnson 1.6 (1984)

Blocks Per Game Marc Gasol 1.9 (2012) Marques Johnson 1.3 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Marc Gasol 13.4 Marques Johnson 21.5

Rebounds Per Game Marc Gasol 7.5 Marques Johnson 7.9

Assists Per Game Marc Gasol 3.2 Marques Johnson 3.7

Steals Per Game Marc Gasol 0.8 Marques Johnson 1.0

Blocks Per Game Marc Gasol 1.4 Marques Johnson 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Marc Gasol 1,331 Marques Johnson 1,163

Total Rebounds Marc Gasol 747 Marques Johnson 427

Total Assists Marc Gasol 321 Marques Johnson 198

Total Steals Marc Gasol 83 Marques Johnson 56

Total Blocks Marc Gasol 140 Marques Johnson 45

Total Games Marc Gasol 99 Marques Johnson 54

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Marc Gasol .444 Marques Johnson .489

3-Point Percentage Marc Gasol .366 Marques Johnson .231 *

Free Throw Percentage Marc Gasol .808 Marques Johnson .701

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Marc Gasol 19.7 (2015) Marques Johnson 24.7 (1981)

Rebounds Per Game Marc Gasol 11.2 (2011) Marques Johnson 12.4 (1978)

Assists Per Game Marc Gasol 4.5 (2015) Marques Johnson 4.9 (1981)

Steals Per Game Marc Gasol 1.7 (2014) Marques Johnson 1.4 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Marc Gasol 2.2 (2013) Marques Johnson 1.9 (1978)

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