Magic Johnson vs. Kawhi Leonard Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Kawhi Leonard 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
Kawhi Leonard:
2011-12 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Magic Johnson5
Kawhi Leonard2
Magic Johnson13
Kawhi Leonard12
Magic Johnson13
Kawhi Leonard10
Magic Johnson12
Kawhi Leonard6

Honors and Awards

Magic Johnson3
Kawhi Leonard0
Magic Johnson3
Kawhi Leonard2
Magic Johnson9
Kawhi Leonard3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Magic Johnson10
Kawhi Leonard5
Magic Johnson0
Kawhi Leonard3
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Magic Johnson0
Kawhi Leonard7
Magic Johnson0 *
Kawhi Leonard2
Magic Johnson4
Kawhi Leonard0
Magic Johnson2
Kawhi Leonard1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Magic Johnson 19.5
Kawhi Leonard 20.0

Magic Johnson 7.2
Kawhi Leonard 6.4

Magic Johnson 11.2
Kawhi Leonard 3.0

Magic Johnson 1.9
Kawhi Leonard 1.7

Magic Johnson 0.4
Kawhi Leonard 0.7

Totals Stats

Magic Johnson 17,707
Kawhi Leonard 13,885

Magic Johnson 6,559
Kawhi Leonard 4,427

Magic Johnson 10,141
Kawhi Leonard 2,113

Magic Johnson 1,724
Kawhi Leonard 1,192

Magic Johnson 374
Kawhi Leonard 452

Magic Johnson 906
Kawhi Leonard 694

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson .520
Kawhi Leonard .498

3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson .303
Kawhi Leonard .391

Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson .848
Kawhi Leonard .862

Best Season (no game minimum)

Magic Johnson 23.9
(1987)
Kawhi Leonard 27.1
(2020)

Magic Johnson 9.6
(1982)
Kawhi Leonard 7.3
(2019)

Magic Johnson 13.1
(1984)
Kawhi Leonard 5.2
(2021)

Magic Johnson 3.4
(1981)
Kawhi Leonard 2.3
(2015)

Magic Johnson 0.7
(1984)
Kawhi Leonard 1.0
(2018)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Magic Johnson 19.5
Kawhi Leonard 21.4

Magic Johnson 7.7
Kawhi Leonard 7.8

Magic Johnson 12.3
Kawhi Leonard 2.9

Magic Johnson 1.9
Kawhi Leonard 1.8

Magic Johnson 0.3
Kawhi Leonard 0.7

Totals Stats

Magic Johnson 3,701
Kawhi Leonard 2,934

Magic Johnson 1,465
Kawhi Leonard 1,073

Magic Johnson 2,346
Kawhi Leonard 395

Magic Johnson 358
Kawhi Leonard 244

Magic Johnson 64
Kawhi Leonard 93

Magic Johnson 190
Kawhi Leonard 137

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson .506
Kawhi Leonard .512

3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson .241
Kawhi Leonard .402

Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson .838
Kawhi Leonard .845

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Magic Johnson 25.2
(1990)
Kawhi Leonard 34.5
(2023)

Magic Johnson 13.7
(1981)
Kawhi Leonard 9.3
(2020)

Magic Johnson 15.2
(1985)
Kawhi Leonard 6.0
(2023)

Magic Johnson 3.1
(1980)
Kawhi Leonard 2.6
(2016)

Magic Johnson 1.0
(1981)
Kawhi Leonard 1.4
(2016)