Baron Davis vs. Magic Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Magic Johnson and Baron Davis that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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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
Baron Davis:
1999-00 to 2011-12
Magic Johnson:
1979-80 to 1995-96

NBA Championships and Seasons

Baron Davis0
Magic Johnson5
Baron Davis13
Magic Johnson13
Baron Davis7
Magic Johnson13
Baron Davis2
Magic Johnson12

Honors and Awards

Baron Davis0
Magic Johnson3
Baron Davis0
Magic Johnson3
Baron Davis0
Magic Johnson9
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Baron Davis1
Magic Johnson10
Baron Davis0
Magic Johnson4
Baron Davis2
Magic Johnson2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Baron Davis 16.1
Magic Johnson 19.5

Baron Davis 3.8
Magic Johnson 7.2

Baron Davis 7.2
Magic Johnson 11.2

Baron Davis 1.8
Magic Johnson 1.9

Baron Davis 0.4
Magic Johnson 0.4

Totals Stats

Baron Davis 13,447
Magic Johnson 17,707

Baron Davis 3,183
Magic Johnson 6,559

Baron Davis 6,025
Magic Johnson 10,141

Baron Davis 1,530
Magic Johnson 1,724

Baron Davis 360
Magic Johnson 374

Baron Davis 835
Magic Johnson 906

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Baron Davis .409
Magic Johnson .520

3-Point Percentage
Baron Davis .320
Magic Johnson .303

Free Throw Percentage
Baron Davis .711
Magic Johnson .848

Best Season (no game minimum)

Baron Davis 22.9
(2004)
Magic Johnson 23.9
(1987)

Baron Davis 5.0
(2001)
Magic Johnson 9.6
(1982)

Baron Davis 8.9
(2006)
Magic Johnson 13.1
(1984)

Baron Davis 2.4
(2004)
Magic Johnson 3.4
(1981)

Baron Davis 0.6
(2010)
Magic Johnson 0.7
(1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Baron Davis 18.8
Magic Johnson 19.5

Baron Davis 4.3
Magic Johnson 7.7

Baron Davis 6.2
Magic Johnson 12.3

Baron Davis 2.3
Magic Johnson 1.9

Baron Davis 0.5
Magic Johnson 0.3

Totals Stats

Baron Davis 942
Magic Johnson 3,701

Baron Davis 213
Magic Johnson 1,465

Baron Davis 311
Magic Johnson 2,346

Baron Davis 114
Magic Johnson 358

Baron Davis 24
Magic Johnson 64

Baron Davis 50
Magic Johnson 190

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Baron Davis .442
Magic Johnson .506

3-Point Percentage
Baron Davis .350
Magic Johnson .241

Free Throw Percentage
Baron Davis .709
Magic Johnson .838

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Baron Davis 25.3
(2007)
Magic Johnson 25.2
(1990)

Baron Davis 7.0
(2002)
Magic Johnson 13.7
(1981)

Baron Davis 8.4
(2003)
Magic Johnson 15.2
(1985)

Baron Davis 3.6
(2002)
Magic Johnson 3.1
(1980)

Baron Davis 0.7
(2004)
Magic Johnson 1.0
(1981)