Wilt Chamberlain vs. Magic Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Magic Johnson and Wilt Chamberlain 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
Wilt Chamberlain:
1959-60 to 1972-73
Magic Johnson:
1979-80 to 1995-96

NBA Championships and Seasons

Wilt Chamberlain2
Magic Johnson5
Wilt Chamberlain14
Magic Johnson13
Wilt Chamberlain13
Magic Johnson13
Wilt Chamberlain13
Magic Johnson12

Honors and Awards

Wilt Chamberlain4
Magic Johnson3
Wilt Chamberlain1 *
Magic Johnson3
Wilt Chamberlain7
Magic Johnson9
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Wilt Chamberlain10
Magic Johnson10
Wilt Chamberlain2 *
Magic Johnson0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Wilt Chamberlain2
Magic Johnson0
Wilt Chamberlain7
Magic Johnson0
Wilt Chamberlain11
Magic Johnson0
Wilt Chamberlain1
Magic Johnson4
Wilt Chamberlain0 *
Magic Johnson2
Wilt Chamberlain1
Magic Johnson0
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.
Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 30.1
Magic Johnson 19.5

Wilt Chamberlain 22.9
Magic Johnson 7.2

Wilt Chamberlain 4.4
Magic Johnson 11.2

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Magic Johnson 1.9

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Magic Johnson 0.4

Totals Stats

Wilt Chamberlain 31,419
Magic Johnson 17,707

Wilt Chamberlain 23,924
Magic Johnson 6,559

Wilt Chamberlain 4,643
Magic Johnson 10,141

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Magic Johnson 1,724

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Magic Johnson 374

Wilt Chamberlain 1,045
Magic Johnson 906

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain .540
Magic Johnson .520

3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Magic Johnson .303

Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain .511
Magic Johnson .848

Best Season (no game minimum)

Wilt Chamberlain 50.4
(1962)
Magic Johnson 23.9
(1987)

Wilt Chamberlain 27.2
(1961)
Magic Johnson 9.6
(1982)

Wilt Chamberlain 8.6
(1968)
Magic Johnson 13.1
(1984)

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Magic Johnson 3.4
(1981)

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Magic Johnson 0.7
(1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 22.5
Magic Johnson 19.5

Wilt Chamberlain 24.5
Magic Johnson 7.7

Wilt Chamberlain 4.2
Magic Johnson 12.3

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Magic Johnson 1.9

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Magic Johnson 0.3

Totals Stats

Wilt Chamberlain 3,607
Magic Johnson 3,701

Wilt Chamberlain 3,913
Magic Johnson 1,465

Wilt Chamberlain 673
Magic Johnson 2,346

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Magic Johnson 358

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Magic Johnson 64

Wilt Chamberlain 160
Magic Johnson 190

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain .522
Magic Johnson .506

3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Magic Johnson .241

Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain .465
Magic Johnson .838

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Wilt Chamberlain 37.0
(1961)
Magic Johnson 25.2
(1990)

Wilt Chamberlain 30.2
(1966)
Magic Johnson 13.7
(1981)

Wilt Chamberlain 9.0
(1967)
Magic Johnson 15.2
(1985)

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Magic Johnson 3.1
(1980)

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Magic Johnson 1.0
(1981)

Notes: ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.