Ron Harper vs. Dennis Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dennis Johnson and Ron Harper that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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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
Ron Harper:
1986-87 to 2000-01
Dennis Johnson:
1976-77 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Ron Harper5
Dennis Johnson3
Ron Harper15
Dennis Johnson14
Ron Harper10
Dennis Johnson13
Ron Harper0
Dennis Johnson5

Honors and Awards

Ron Harper0
Dennis Johnson1
Ron Harper0
Dennis Johnson1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Ron Harper0
Dennis Johnson2
Ron Harper0
Dennis Johnson6
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Ron Harper0
Dennis Johnson9

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Ron Harper 13.8
Dennis Johnson 14.1

Ron Harper 4.3
Dennis Johnson 3.9

Ron Harper 3.9
Dennis Johnson 5.0

Ron Harper 1.7
Dennis Johnson 1.3

Ron Harper 0.7
Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

Ron Harper 13,910
Dennis Johnson 15,535

Ron Harper 4,309
Dennis Johnson 4,249

Ron Harper 3,916
Dennis Johnson 5,499

Ron Harper 1,716
Dennis Johnson 1,477

Ron Harper 729
Dennis Johnson 675

Ron Harper 1,009
Dennis Johnson 1,100

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Ron Harper .446
Dennis Johnson .445

3-Point Percentage
Ron Harper .289
Dennis Johnson .172

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Free Throw Percentage
Ron Harper .720
Dennis Johnson .797

Best Season (no game minimum)

Ron Harper 22.9
(1987)
Dennis Johnson 19.5
(1982)

Ron Harper 6.1
(1994)
Dennis Johnson 5.1
(1982)

Ron Harper 5.4
(1991)
Dennis Johnson 7.8
(1988)

Ron Harper 2.5
(1987)
Dennis Johnson 1.8
(1980)

Ron Harper 1.2
(1990)
Dennis Johnson 1.2
(1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Ron Harper 9.0
Dennis Johnson 17.3

Ron Harper 3.7
Dennis Johnson 4.3

Ron Harper 2.7
Dennis Johnson 5.6

Ron Harper 1.3
Dennis Johnson 1.4

Ron Harper 0.7
Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

Ron Harper 1,013
Dennis Johnson 3,116

Ron Harper 417
Dennis Johnson 781

Ron Harper 305
Dennis Johnson 1,006

Ron Harper 141
Dennis Johnson 247

Ron Harper 76
Dennis Johnson 113

Ron Harper 112
Dennis Johnson 180

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Ron Harper .450
Dennis Johnson .439

3-Point Percentage
Ron Harper .292
Dennis Johnson .239

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Free Throw Percentage
Ron Harper .698
Dennis Johnson .802

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Ron Harper 19.6
(1989)
Dennis Johnson 22.3
(1982)

Ron Harper 6.4
(1992)
Dennis Johnson 7.7
(1983)

Ron Harper 4.6
(1992)
Dennis Johnson 8.9
(1987)

Ron Harper 3.0
(1993)
Dennis Johnson 2.2
(1986)

Ron Harper 2.0
(1993)
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.