Scottie Pippen vs Dennis Johnson
Scottie Pippen and Dennis Johnson were contemporaries, their careers overlapping for 3 seasons. On the floor, Scottie Pippen was the higher-volume scorer (16.1 points per game to 14.1); Scottie Pippen was the more efficient scorer (53.6% true shooting to 51.1%); Scottie Pippen controlled the glass (6.4 rebounds per game to 3.9). Scottie Pippen holds the edge on accolades — 6 championships and the #19 all-time ranking to Dennis Johnson's #59.
Career averages
| Scottie Pippen | Stat | Dennis Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| 16.1 | Points / game | 14.1 |
| 6.4 | Rebounds / game | 3.9 |
| 5.2 | Assists / game | 5.0 |
| 2.0 | Steals / game | 1.3 |
| 0.8 | Blocks / game | 0.6 |
| 46.8% | Field goal % | 44.6% |
| 29.5% | 3-point % | 13.3% |
| 70.3% | Free throw % | 80.0% |
| 53.6% | True shooting % | 51.1% |
| 1,178 | Games played | 1,100 |
Advanced metrics
Advanced stats aren't available for Scottie Pippen.
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Dennis Johnson's era.
Playoff averages
| Scottie Pippen | Stat | Dennis Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| 17.5 | Points / game | 17.3 |
| 7.6 | Rebounds / game | 4.3 |
| 5.0 | Assists / game | 5.6 |
| 1.9 | Steals / game | 1.4 |
| 0.9 | Blocks / game | 0.6 |
| 44.4% | Field goal % | 43.6% |
| 29.7% | 3-point % | 18.5% |
| 72.6% | Free throw % | 80.1% |
| 208 | Playoff games | 180 |
Accolades
| Scottie Pippen | Stat | Dennis Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | MVP awards | 0 |
| 0 | Finals MVP | 1 |
| 6 | Championships | 3 |
| 7 | All-Star selections | 5 |
| 3 | All-NBA 1st Team | 1 |
| #19 | All-time GOAT rank | #59 |
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