Magic Johnson vs. Latrell Sprewell Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Latrell Sprewell 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
Latrell Sprewell:
1992-93 to 2004-05

NBA Championships and Seasons

Magic Johnson5
Latrell Sprewell0
Magic Johnson13
Latrell Sprewell13
Magic Johnson13
Latrell Sprewell5
Magic Johnson12
Latrell Sprewell4

Honors and Awards

Magic Johnson3
Latrell Sprewell0
Magic Johnson3
Latrell Sprewell0
Magic Johnson9
Latrell Sprewell1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Magic Johnson10
Latrell Sprewell1
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Magic Johnson0
Latrell Sprewell1
Magic Johnson4
Latrell Sprewell0
Magic Johnson2
Latrell Sprewell0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Magic Johnson 19.5
Latrell Sprewell 18.3

Magic Johnson 7.2
Latrell Sprewell 4.1

Magic Johnson 11.2
Latrell Sprewell 4.0

Magic Johnson 1.9
Latrell Sprewell 1.4

Magic Johnson 0.4
Latrell Sprewell 0.4

Totals Stats

Magic Johnson 17,707
Latrell Sprewell 16,712

Magic Johnson 6,559
Latrell Sprewell 3,724

Magic Johnson 10,141
Latrell Sprewell 3,664

Magic Johnson 1,724
Latrell Sprewell 1,294

Magic Johnson 374
Latrell Sprewell 399

Magic Johnson 906
Latrell Sprewell 913

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson .520
Latrell Sprewell .425

3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson .303
Latrell Sprewell .337

Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson .848
Latrell Sprewell .804

Best Season (no game minimum)

Magic Johnson 23.9
(1987)
Latrell Sprewell 24.2
(1997)

Magic Johnson 9.6
(1982)
Latrell Sprewell 4.9
(1994)

Magic Johnson 13.1
(1984)
Latrell Sprewell 6.3
(1997)

Magic Johnson 3.4
(1981)
Latrell Sprewell 2.2
(1994)

Magic Johnson 0.7
(1984)
Latrell Sprewell 0.9
(1994)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Magic Johnson 19.5
Latrell Sprewell 19.7

Magic Johnson 7.7
Latrell Sprewell 4.3

Magic Johnson 12.3
Latrell Sprewell 3.4

Magic Johnson 1.9
Latrell Sprewell 1.2

Magic Johnson 0.3
Latrell Sprewell 0.4

Totals Stats

Magic Johnson 3,701
Latrell Sprewell 1,223

Magic Johnson 1,465
Latrell Sprewell 269

Magic Johnson 2,346
Latrell Sprewell 211

Magic Johnson 358
Latrell Sprewell 73

Magic Johnson 64
Latrell Sprewell 27

Magic Johnson 190
Latrell Sprewell 62

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson .506
Latrell Sprewell .418

3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson .241
Latrell Sprewell .330

Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson .838
Latrell Sprewell .803

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Magic Johnson 25.2
(1990)
Latrell Sprewell 22.7
(1994)

Magic Johnson 13.7
(1981)
Latrell Sprewell 4.8
(1999)

Magic Johnson 15.2
(1985)
Latrell Sprewell 7.0
(1994)

Magic Johnson 3.1
(1980)
Latrell Sprewell 1.6
(2004)

Magic Johnson 1.0
(1981)
Latrell Sprewell 1.0
(1994)