Clyde Drexler vs Dennis Johnson
Clyde Drexler and Dennis Johnson were contemporaries, their careers overlapping for 7 seasons. On the floor, Clyde Drexler was the higher-volume scorer (20.4 points per game to 14.1); Clyde Drexler was the more efficient scorer (54.7% true shooting to 51.1%); Clyde Drexler controlled the glass (6.1 rebounds per game to 3.9). Clyde Drexler holds the edge on accolades — 1 championship and the #58 all-time ranking to Dennis Johnson's #59.
Career averages
| Clyde Drexler | Stat | Dennis Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| 20.4 | Points / game | 14.1 |
| 6.1 | Rebounds / game | 3.9 |
| 5.6 | Assists / game | 5.0 |
| 2.0 | Steals / game | 1.3 |
| 0.7 | Blocks / game | 0.6 |
| 46.9% | Field goal % | 44.6% |
| 28.0% | 3-point % | 13.3% |
| 78.3% | Free throw % | 80.0% |
| 54.7% | True shooting % | 51.1% |
| 1,086 | Games played | 1,100 |
Advanced metrics
Advanced stats aren't available for Clyde Drexler.
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Dennis Johnson's era.
Playoff averages
| Clyde Drexler | Stat | Dennis Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| 20.4 | Points / game | 17.3 |
| 6.9 | Rebounds / game | 4.3 |
| 6.1 | Assists / game | 5.6 |
| 1.9 | Steals / game | 1.4 |
| 0.8 | Blocks / game | 0.6 |
| 44.4% | Field goal % | 43.6% |
| 26.9% | 3-point % | 18.5% |
| 78.8% | Free throw % | 80.1% |
| 145 | Playoff games | 180 |
Accolades
| Clyde Drexler | Stat | Dennis Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | MVP awards | 0 |
| 0 | Finals MVP | 1 |
| 1 | Championships | 3 |
| 9 | All-Star selections | 5 |
| 1 | All-NBA 1st Team | 1 |
| #58 | All-time GOAT rank | #59 |
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