Michael Jordan vs Dennis Johnson
Michael Jordan and Dennis Johnson were contemporaries, their careers overlapping for 6 seasons. On the floor, Michael Jordan was the higher-volume scorer (30.1 points per game to 14.1); Michael Jordan was the more efficient scorer (56.9% true shooting to 51.1%); Michael Jordan controlled the glass (6.2 rebounds per game to 3.9). Michael Jordan holds the edge on accolades — 5 MVPs, 6 championships, 6 Finals MVPs and the #1 all-time ranking to Dennis Johnson's #59.
Career averages
| Michael Jordan | Stat | Dennis Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| 30.1 | Points / game | 14.1 |
| 6.2 | Rebounds / game | 3.9 |
| 5.3 | Assists / game | 5.0 |
| 2.4 | Steals / game | 1.3 |
| 0.8 | Blocks / game | 0.6 |
| 49.6% | Field goal % | 44.6% |
| 28.0% | 3-point % | 13.3% |
| 83.3% | Free throw % | 80.0% |
| 56.9% | True shooting % | 51.1% |
| 1,072 | Games played | 1,100 |
Advanced metrics
Advanced stats aren't available for Michael Jordan.
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Dennis Johnson's era.
Playoff averages
| Michael Jordan | Stat | Dennis Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| 33.5 | Points / game | 17.3 |
| 6.4 | Rebounds / game | 4.3 |
| 5.7 | Assists / game | 5.6 |
| 2.1 | Steals / game | 1.4 |
| 0.9 | Blocks / game | 0.6 |
| 48.8% | Field goal % | 43.6% |
| 34.3% | 3-point % | 18.5% |
| 83.0% | Free throw % | 80.1% |
| 179 | Playoff games | 180 |
Accolades
| Michael Jordan | Stat | Dennis Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | MVP awards | 0 |
| 6 | Finals MVP | 1 |
| 6 | Championships | 3 |
| 13 | All-Star selections | 5 |
| 10 | All-NBA 1st Team | 1 |
| #1 | All-time GOAT rank | #59 |
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