LeBron James vs. Magic Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Magic Johnson and LeBron James 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
LeBron James:
2003-04 to 2023-24
Magic Johnson:
1979-80 to 1995-96

NBA Championships and Seasons

LeBron James4
Magic Johnson5
LeBron James21
Magic Johnson13
LeBron James16
Magic Johnson13
LeBron James1 *
Magic Johnson0
*
LeBron James20
Magic Johnson12

Honors and Awards

LeBron James4
Magic Johnson3
LeBron James4
Magic Johnson3
LeBron James13
Magic Johnson9
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James19
Magic Johnson10
LeBron James5
Magic Johnson0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James6
Magic Johnson0
LeBron James1
Magic Johnson0
LeBron James1
Magic Johnson4
LeBron James0
Magic Johnson2
LeBron James1
Magic Johnson0
LeBron James1 *
Magic Johnson0
*
LeBron James1 *
Magic Johnson0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 27.1
Magic Johnson 19.5

LeBron James 7.5
Magic Johnson 7.2

LeBron James 7.4
Magic Johnson 11.2

LeBron James 1.5
Magic Johnson 1.9

LeBron James 0.7
Magic Johnson 0.4

Totals Stats

LeBron James 40,154
Magic Johnson 17,707

LeBron James 11,091
Magic Johnson 6,559

LeBron James 10,895
Magic Johnson 10,141

LeBron James 2,260
Magic Johnson 1,724

LeBron James 1,107
Magic Johnson 374

LeBron James 1,480
Magic Johnson 906

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .506
Magic Johnson .520

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .347
Magic Johnson .303

Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .735
Magic Johnson .848

Best Season (no game minimum)

LeBron James 31.4
(2006)
Magic Johnson 23.9
(1987)

LeBron James 8.6
(2018)
Magic Johnson 9.6
(1982)

LeBron James 10.2
(2020)
Magic Johnson 13.1
(1984)

LeBron James 2.2
(2005)
Magic Johnson 3.4
(1981)

LeBron James 1.1
(2009)
Magic Johnson 0.7
(1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 28.5
Magic Johnson 19.5

LeBron James 9.0
Magic Johnson 7.7

LeBron James 7.2
Magic Johnson 12.3

LeBron James 1.7
Magic Johnson 1.9

LeBron James 1.0
Magic Johnson 0.3

Totals Stats

LeBron James 8,023
Magic Johnson 3,701

LeBron James 2,549
Magic Johnson 1,465

LeBron James 2,023
Magic Johnson 2,346

LeBron James 471
Magic Johnson 358

LeBron James 270
Magic Johnson 64

LeBron James 282
Magic Johnson 190

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .495
Magic Johnson .506

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .331
Magic Johnson .241

Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .741
Magic Johnson .838

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

LeBron James 35.3
(2009)
Magic Johnson 25.2
(1990)

LeBron James 11.3
(2015)
Magic Johnson 13.7
(1981)

LeBron James 9.0
(2018)
Magic Johnson 15.2
(1985)

LeBron James 2.3
(2016)
Magic Johnson 3.1
(1980)

LeBron James 1.8
(2010)
Magic Johnson 1.0
(1981)