Comparing Avery Johnson and Stephen Curry Head to Head
The career statistics tell a clear story in this G comparison. Stephen Curry holds the advantage in 8 of 8 key categories, with Three Point % representing the most decisive gap — a 283.6% difference that separates these two NBA players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Stephen Curry's Three Point % of 42.2% compared to Avery Johnson's 11.0% represents a 283.6% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Stephen Curry's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Field Goal %, where Avery Johnson posts 46.0% against Stephen Curry's 47.1% — a gap of just 2.4%. Avery Johnson can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 8-0 tally suggests. In any debate, Field Goal % is the statistical ammunition for the Avery Johnson side.
In NBA history, backcourt players are judged on their ability to create offense for themselves and teammates alike. Points per game captures scoring but assists and efficiency metrics reveal the complete offensive picture.
Stephen Curry wins this head to head comparison decisively — 8 categories to 0. The 283.6% gap in Three Point % alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Stephen Curry's statistical superiority in this NBA career comparison.
Who is better, Avery Johnson or Stephen Curry?
Stephen Curry holds the statistical edge, winning 8 of 8 categories in this career comparison. Stephen Curry's Three Point % of 42.2% versus Avery Johnson's 11.0% is the most decisive factor — a 283.6% difference.
How do Avery Johnson and Stephen Curry compare in Three Point %?
Avery Johnson career Three Point %: 11.0%. Stephen Curry career Three Point %: 42.2%. Stephen Curry leads by 283.6% — dramatically ahead in this key G metric.
Who had the better overall career, Avery Johnson or Stephen Curry?
Based on career statistics, Stephen Curry edges Avery Johnson 8-0 across key categories. Stephen Curry's Three Point % of 42.2% leads Avery Johnson's 11.0% by 283.6%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.

