Patrick Ewing vs. Dennis Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dennis Johnson and Patrick Ewing 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
Patrick Ewing:
1985-86 to 2001-02
Dennis Johnson:
1976-77 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Patrick Ewing0
Dennis Johnson3
Patrick Ewing17
Dennis Johnson14
Patrick Ewing14
Dennis Johnson13
Patrick Ewing11
Dennis Johnson5

Honors and Awards

Patrick Ewing0
Dennis Johnson1
Patrick Ewing1
Dennis Johnson1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Patrick Ewing7
Dennis Johnson2
Patrick Ewing0
Dennis Johnson6
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Patrick Ewing3
Dennis Johnson9
Patrick Ewing1
Dennis Johnson0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Patrick Ewing 21.0
Dennis Johnson 14.1

Patrick Ewing 9.8
Dennis Johnson 3.9

Patrick Ewing 1.9
Dennis Johnson 5.0

Patrick Ewing 1.0
Dennis Johnson 1.3

Patrick Ewing 2.4
Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

Patrick Ewing 24,815
Dennis Johnson 15,535

Patrick Ewing 11,607
Dennis Johnson 4,249

Patrick Ewing 2,215
Dennis Johnson 5,499

Patrick Ewing 1,136
Dennis Johnson 1,477

Patrick Ewing 2,894
Dennis Johnson 675

Patrick Ewing 1,183
Dennis Johnson 1,100

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Patrick Ewing .504
Dennis Johnson .445

3-Point Percentage
Patrick Ewing .152
Dennis Johnson .172

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Free Throw Percentage
Patrick Ewing .740
Dennis Johnson .797

Best Season (no game minimum)

Patrick Ewing 28.6
(1990)
Dennis Johnson 19.5
(1982)

Patrick Ewing 12.1
(1993)
Dennis Johnson 5.1
(1982)

Patrick Ewing 3.0
(1991)
Dennis Johnson 7.8
(1988)

Patrick Ewing 1.5
(1989)
Dennis Johnson 1.8
(1980)

Patrick Ewing 4.0
(1990)
Dennis Johnson 1.2
(1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Patrick Ewing 20.2
Dennis Johnson 17.3

Patrick Ewing 10.3
Dennis Johnson 4.3

Patrick Ewing 2.0
Dennis Johnson 5.6

Patrick Ewing 0.9
Dennis Johnson 1.4

Patrick Ewing 2.2
Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

Patrick Ewing 2,813
Dennis Johnson 3,116

Patrick Ewing 1,435
Dennis Johnson 781

Patrick Ewing 275
Dennis Johnson 1,006

Patrick Ewing 122
Dennis Johnson 247

Patrick Ewing 303
Dennis Johnson 113

Patrick Ewing 139
Dennis Johnson 180

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Patrick Ewing .469
Dennis Johnson .439

3-Point Percentage
Patrick Ewing .348
Dennis Johnson .239

*
Free Throw Percentage
Patrick Ewing .718
Dennis Johnson .802

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Patrick Ewing 29.4
(1990)
Dennis Johnson 22.3
(1982)

Patrick Ewing 12.8
(1988)
Dennis Johnson 7.7
(1983)

Patrick Ewing 3.1
(1990)
Dennis Johnson 8.9
(1987)

Patrick Ewing 1.5
(1988)
Dennis Johnson 2.2
(1986)

Patrick Ewing 3.3
(1988)
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.