Larry Johnson vs. Micheal Ray Richardson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Micheal Ray Richardson and Larry Johnson 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

Larry Johnson

vs.

Micheal Ray Richardson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Larry Johnson: 1991-92 to 2000-01
M. Richardson: 1978-79 to 1985-86

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Larry Johnson 0 M. Richardson 0

NBA Seasons Larry Johnson 10 M. Richardson 8

Playoffs Played Larry Johnson 6 M. Richardson 4

All-Star Games Larry Johnson 2 M. Richardson 4

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Larry Johnson 1 M. Richardson 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Larry Johnson 0 M. Richardson 2

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Larry Johnson 0 M. Richardson 2

Assists Leader Larry Johnson 0 M. Richardson 1

Steals Leader Larry Johnson 0 M. Richardson 3

Rookie of The Year Larry Johnson 1 M. Richardson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Larry Johnson 16.2 M. Richardson 14.8

Rebounds Per Game Larry Johnson 7.5 M. Richardson 5.5

Assists Per Game Larry Johnson 3.3 M. Richardson 7.0

Steals Per Game Larry Johnson 0.7 M. Richardson 2.6

Blocks Per Game Larry Johnson 0.4 M. Richardson 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Larry Johnson 11,450 M. Richardson 8,253

Total Rebounds Larry Johnson 5,300 M. Richardson 3,056

Total Assists Larry Johnson 2,298 M. Richardson 3,899

Total Steals Larry Johnson 515 M. Richardson 1,463

Total Blocks Larry Johnson 258 M. Richardson 206

Total Games Larry Johnson 707 M. Richardson 556

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Larry Johnson .484 M. Richardson .457

3-Point Percentage Larry Johnson .332 M. Richardson .220 *

Free Throw Percentage Larry Johnson .766 M. Richardson .690

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Larry Johnson 22.1 (1993) M. Richardson 20.1 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Larry Johnson 11.0 (1992) M. Richardson 6.9 (1981)

Assists Per Game Larry Johnson 4.6 (1995) M. Richardson 10.1 (1980)

Steals Per Game Larry Johnson 1.0 (1992) M. Richardson 3.2 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Larry Johnson 0.6 (1992) M. Richardson 0.5 (1982)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Larry Johnson 14.2 M. Richardson 15.7

Rebounds Per Game Larry Johnson 5.3 M. Richardson 5.5

Assists Per Game Larry Johnson 2.0 M. Richardson 7.2

Steals Per Game Larry Johnson 0.8 M. Richardson 2.8

Blocks Per Game Larry Johnson 0.2 M. Richardson 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Larry Johnson 937 M. Richardson 282

Total Rebounds Larry Johnson 351 M. Richardson 99

Total Assists Larry Johnson 134 M. Richardson 129

Total Steals Larry Johnson 55 M. Richardson 50

Total Blocks Larry Johnson 11 M. Richardson 4

Total Games Larry Johnson 66 M. Richardson 18

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Larry Johnson .483 M. Richardson .386

3-Point Percentage Larry Johnson .303 M. Richardson .207 *

Free Throw Percentage Larry Johnson .767 M. Richardson .690

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Larry Johnson 20.8 (1995) M. Richardson 18.3 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Larry Johnson 6.9 (1993) M. Richardson 9.5 (1981)

Assists Per Game Larry Johnson 3.3 (1993) M. Richardson 11.3 (1985)

Steals Per Game Larry Johnson 1.3 (1998) M. Richardson 3.5 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Larry Johnson 0.5 (1995) M. Richardson 0.4 (1984)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.