Marc Gasol vs. Magic Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Magic Johnson and Marc Gasol 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

Marc Gasol

vs.

Magic Johnson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Marc Gasol: 2008-09 to 2020-21
Magic Johnson: 1979-80 to 1995-96

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Marc Gasol 1 Magic Johnson 5

NBA Seasons Marc Gasol 13 Magic Johnson 13

Playoffs Played Marc Gasol 9 Magic Johnson 13

All-Star Games Marc Gasol 3 Magic Johnson 12

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Marc Gasol 0 Magic Johnson 3

Finals MVP Marc Gasol 0 Magic Johnson 3

All-NBA First Team Marc Gasol 1 Magic Johnson 9

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Marc Gasol 2 Magic Johnson 10

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Marc Gasol 1 Magic Johnson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Marc Gasol 1 Magic Johnson 0 *

Assists Leader Marc Gasol 0 Magic Johnson 4

Steals Leader Marc Gasol 0 Magic Johnson 2

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Marc Gasol 14.0 Magic Johnson 19.5

Rebounds Per Game Marc Gasol 7.4 Magic Johnson 7.2

Assists Per Game Marc Gasol 3.4 Magic Johnson 11.2

Steals Per Game Marc Gasol 0.9 Magic Johnson 1.9

Blocks Per Game Marc Gasol 1.4 Magic Johnson 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Marc Gasol 12,514 Magic Johnson 17,707

Total Rebounds Marc Gasol 6,604 Magic Johnson 6,559

Total Assists Marc Gasol 2,996 Magic Johnson 10,141

Total Steals Marc Gasol 792 Magic Johnson 1,724

Total Blocks Marc Gasol 1,254 Magic Johnson 374

Total Games Marc Gasol 891 Magic Johnson 906

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Marc Gasol .481 Magic Johnson .520

3-Point Percentage Marc Gasol .360 Magic Johnson .303

Free Throw Percentage Marc Gasol .776 Magic Johnson .848

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Marc Gasol 19.5 (2017) Magic Johnson 23.9 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Marc Gasol 9.3 (2010) Magic Johnson 9.6 (1982)

Assists Per Game Marc Gasol 4.6 (2017) Magic Johnson 13.1 (1984)

Steals Per Game Marc Gasol 1.1 (2019) Magic Johnson 3.4 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Marc Gasol 1.9 (2012) Magic Johnson 0.7 (1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Marc Gasol 13.4 Magic Johnson 19.5

Rebounds Per Game Marc Gasol 7.5 Magic Johnson 7.7

Assists Per Game Marc Gasol 3.2 Magic Johnson 12.3

Steals Per Game Marc Gasol 0.8 Magic Johnson 1.9

Blocks Per Game Marc Gasol 1.4 Magic Johnson 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Marc Gasol 1,331 Magic Johnson 3,701

Total Rebounds Marc Gasol 747 Magic Johnson 1,465

Total Assists Marc Gasol 321 Magic Johnson 2,346

Total Steals Marc Gasol 83 Magic Johnson 358

Total Blocks Marc Gasol 140 Magic Johnson 64

Total Games Marc Gasol 99 Magic Johnson 190

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Marc Gasol .444 Magic Johnson .506

3-Point Percentage Marc Gasol .366 Magic Johnson .241

Free Throw Percentage Marc Gasol .808 Magic Johnson .838

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Marc Gasol 19.7 (2015) Magic Johnson 25.2 (1990)

Rebounds Per Game Marc Gasol 11.2 (2011) Magic Johnson 13.7 (1981)

Assists Per Game Marc Gasol 4.5 (2015) Magic Johnson 15.2 (1985)

Steals Per Game Marc Gasol 1.7 (2014) Magic Johnson 3.1 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Marc Gasol 2.2 (2013) Magic Johnson 1.0 (1981)