Tyson Chandler vs. Magic Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Magic Johnson and Tyson Chandler 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Tyson Chandler:
2001-02 to 2019-20
Magic Johnson:
1979-80 to 1995-96

NBA Championships and Seasons

Tyson Chandler1
Magic Johnson5
Tyson Chandler19
Magic Johnson13
Tyson Chandler10
Magic Johnson13
Tyson Chandler1
Magic Johnson12

Honors and Awards

Tyson Chandler0
Magic Johnson3
Tyson Chandler0
Magic Johnson3
Tyson Chandler0
Magic Johnson9
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Tyson Chandler1
Magic Johnson10
Tyson Chandler1
Magic Johnson0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Tyson Chandler3
Magic Johnson0
Tyson Chandler1
Magic Johnson0
*
Tyson Chandler0
Magic Johnson4
Tyson Chandler0
Magic Johnson2
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Tyson Chandler 8.2
Magic Johnson 19.5

Tyson Chandler 9.0
Magic Johnson 7.2

Tyson Chandler 0.8
Magic Johnson 11.2

Tyson Chandler 0.5
Magic Johnson 1.9

Tyson Chandler 1.2
Magic Johnson 0.4

Totals Stats

Tyson Chandler 9,509
Magic Johnson 17,707

Tyson Chandler 10,467
Magic Johnson 6,559

Tyson Chandler 967
Magic Johnson 10,141

Tyson Chandler 630
Magic Johnson 1,724

Tyson Chandler 1,335
Magic Johnson 374

Tyson Chandler 1,160
Magic Johnson 906

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Tyson Chandler .597
Magic Johnson .520

3-Point Percentage
Tyson Chandler .000
Magic Johnson .303

Free Throw Percentage
Tyson Chandler .644
Magic Johnson .848

Best Season (no game minimum)

Tyson Chandler 11.8
(2008)
Magic Johnson 23.9
(1987)

Tyson Chandler 12.4
(2007)
Magic Johnson 9.6
(1982)

Tyson Chandler 1.2
(2018)
Magic Johnson 13.1
(1984)

Tyson Chandler 0.9
(2012)
Magic Johnson 3.4
(1981)

Tyson Chandler 1.8
(2007)
Magic Johnson 0.7
(1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Tyson Chandler 6.9
Magic Johnson 19.5

Tyson Chandler 8.1
Magic Johnson 7.7

Tyson Chandler 0.5
Magic Johnson 12.3

Tyson Chandler 0.6
Magic Johnson 1.9

Tyson Chandler 1.1
Magic Johnson 0.3

Totals Stats

Tyson Chandler 523
Magic Johnson 3,701

Tyson Chandler 619
Magic Johnson 1,465

Tyson Chandler 37
Magic Johnson 2,346

Tyson Chandler 43
Magic Johnson 358

Tyson Chandler 85
Magic Johnson 64

Tyson Chandler 76
Magic Johnson 190

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Tyson Chandler .566
Magic Johnson .506

3-Point Percentage
Tyson Chandler -
Magic Johnson .241

Free Throw Percentage
Tyson Chandler .628
Magic Johnson .838

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Tyson Chandler 11.7
(2005)
Magic Johnson 25.2
(1990)

Tyson Chandler 10.8
(2015)
Magic Johnson 13.7
(1981)

Tyson Chandler 1.3
(2005)
Magic Johnson 15.2
(1985)

Tyson Chandler 1.4
(2012)
Magic Johnson 3.1
(1980)

Tyson Chandler 2.2
(2005)
Magic Johnson 1.0
(1981)