Magic Johnson vs. Dennis Rodman Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dennis Rodman and Magic Johnson 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
Magic Johnson:
1979-80 to 1995-96
Dennis Rodman:
1986-87 to 1999-00

NBA Championships and Seasons

Magic Johnson5
Dennis Rodman5
Magic Johnson13
Dennis Rodman14
Magic Johnson13
Dennis Rodman11
Magic Johnson12
Dennis Rodman2

Honors and Awards

Magic Johnson3
Dennis Rodman0
Magic Johnson3
Dennis Rodman0
Magic Johnson9
Dennis Rodman0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Magic Johnson10
Dennis Rodman2
Magic Johnson0
Dennis Rodman7
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Magic Johnson0
Dennis Rodman8
Magic Johnson0 *
Dennis Rodman2
Magic Johnson0
Dennis Rodman7
Magic Johnson4
Dennis Rodman0
Magic Johnson2
Dennis Rodman0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Magic Johnson 19.5
Dennis Rodman 7.3

Magic Johnson 7.2
Dennis Rodman 13.1

Magic Johnson 11.2
Dennis Rodman 1.8

Magic Johnson 1.9
Dennis Rodman 0.7

Magic Johnson 0.4
Dennis Rodman 0.6

Totals Stats

Magic Johnson 17,707
Dennis Rodman 6,683

Magic Johnson 6,559
Dennis Rodman 11,954

Magic Johnson 10,141
Dennis Rodman 1,600

Magic Johnson 1,724
Dennis Rodman 611

Magic Johnson 374
Dennis Rodman 531

Magic Johnson 906
Dennis Rodman 911

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson .520
Dennis Rodman .521

3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson .303
Dennis Rodman .231

Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson .848
Dennis Rodman .584

Best Season (no game minimum)

Magic Johnson 23.9
(1987)
Dennis Rodman 11.6
(1988)

Magic Johnson 9.6
(1982)
Dennis Rodman 18.7
(1992)

Magic Johnson 13.1
(1984)
Dennis Rodman 3.1
(1997)

Magic Johnson 3.4
(1981)
Dennis Rodman 0.9
(1988)

Magic Johnson 0.7
(1984)
Dennis Rodman 0.9
(1989)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Magic Johnson 19.5
Dennis Rodman 6.4

Magic Johnson 7.7
Dennis Rodman 9.9

Magic Johnson 12.3
Dennis Rodman 1.2

Magic Johnson 1.9
Dennis Rodman 0.6

Magic Johnson 0.3
Dennis Rodman 0.6

Totals Stats

Magic Johnson 3,701
Dennis Rodman 1,081

Magic Johnson 1,465
Dennis Rodman 1,676

Magic Johnson 2,346
Dennis Rodman 205

Magic Johnson 358
Dennis Rodman 106

Magic Johnson 64
Dennis Rodman 97

Magic Johnson 190
Dennis Rodman 169

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson .506
Dennis Rodman .490

3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson .241
Dennis Rodman .149

Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson .838
Dennis Rodman .540

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Magic Johnson 25.2
(1990)
Dennis Rodman 8.9
(1995)

Magic Johnson 13.7
(1981)
Dennis Rodman 16.0
(1994)

Magic Johnson 15.2
(1985)
Dennis Rodman 2.1
(1996)

Magic Johnson 3.1
(1980)
Dennis Rodman 2.0
(1994)

Magic Johnson 1.0
(1981)
Dennis Rodman 1.3
(1994)