Magic Johnson vs. Derrick Rose Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Derrick Rose and Magic Johnson 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
Magic Johnson:
1979-80 to 1995-96
Derrick Rose:
2008-09 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Magic Johnson5
Derrick Rose0
Magic Johnson13
Derrick Rose15
Magic Johnson13
Derrick Rose8
Magic Johnson12
Derrick Rose3

Honors and Awards

Magic Johnson3
Derrick Rose1
Magic Johnson3
Derrick Rose0
Magic Johnson9
Derrick Rose1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Magic Johnson10
Derrick Rose1
Magic Johnson4
Derrick Rose0
Magic Johnson2
Derrick Rose0
Magic Johnson0
Derrick Rose1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Magic Johnson 19.5
Derrick Rose 17.4

Magic Johnson 7.2
Derrick Rose 3.2

Magic Johnson 11.2
Derrick Rose 5.2

Magic Johnson 1.9
Derrick Rose 0.7

Magic Johnson 0.4
Derrick Rose 0.3

Totals Stats

Magic Johnson 17,707
Derrick Rose 12,573

Magic Johnson 6,559
Derrick Rose 2,324

Magic Johnson 10,141
Derrick Rose 3,770

Magic Johnson 1,724
Derrick Rose 536

Magic Johnson 374
Derrick Rose 242

Magic Johnson 906
Derrick Rose 723

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson .520
Derrick Rose .456

3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson .303
Derrick Rose .316

Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson .848
Derrick Rose .831

Best Season (no game minimum)

Magic Johnson 23.9
(1987)
Derrick Rose 25.0
(2011)

Magic Johnson 9.6
(1982)
Derrick Rose 4.1
(2011)

Magic Johnson 13.1
(1984)
Derrick Rose 7.9
(2012)

Magic Johnson 3.4
(1981)
Derrick Rose 1.0
(2011)

Magic Johnson 0.7
(1984)
Derrick Rose 0.7
(2012)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Magic Johnson 19.5
Derrick Rose 21.9

Magic Johnson 7.7
Derrick Rose 4.3

Magic Johnson 12.3
Derrick Rose 6.3

Magic Johnson 1.9
Derrick Rose 0.9

Magic Johnson 0.3
Derrick Rose 0.5

Totals Stats

Magic Johnson 3,701
Derrick Rose 1,141

Magic Johnson 1,465
Derrick Rose 226

Magic Johnson 2,346
Derrick Rose 330

Magic Johnson 358
Derrick Rose 49

Magic Johnson 64
Derrick Rose 24

Magic Johnson 190
Derrick Rose 52

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson .506
Derrick Rose .426

3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson .241
Derrick Rose .322

Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson .838
Derrick Rose .845

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Magic Johnson 25.2
(1990)
Derrick Rose 27.1
(2011)

Magic Johnson 13.7
(1981)
Derrick Rose 9.0
(2012)

Magic Johnson 15.2
(1985)
Derrick Rose 9.0
(2012)

Magic Johnson 3.1
(1980)
Derrick Rose 1.4
(2011)

Magic Johnson 1.0
(1981)
Derrick Rose 1.0
(2012)