Dennis Johnson vs. Magic Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Magic Johnson and Dennis 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
Dennis Johnson:
1976-77 to 1989-90
Magic Johnson:
1979-80 to 1995-96

NBA Championships and Seasons

Dennis Johnson3
Magic Johnson5
Dennis Johnson14
Magic Johnson13
Dennis Johnson13
Magic Johnson13
Dennis Johnson5
Magic Johnson12

Honors and Awards

Dennis Johnson0
Magic Johnson3
Dennis Johnson1
Magic Johnson3
Dennis Johnson1
Magic Johnson9
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Dennis Johnson2
Magic Johnson10
Dennis Johnson6
Magic Johnson0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Dennis Johnson9
Magic Johnson0
Dennis Johnson0
Magic Johnson4
Dennis Johnson0
Magic Johnson2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Dennis Johnson 14.1
Magic Johnson 19.5

Dennis Johnson 3.9
Magic Johnson 7.2

Dennis Johnson 5.0
Magic Johnson 11.2

Dennis Johnson 1.3
Magic Johnson 1.9

Dennis Johnson 0.6
Magic Johnson 0.4

Totals Stats

Dennis Johnson 15,535
Magic Johnson 17,707

Dennis Johnson 4,249
Magic Johnson 6,559

Dennis Johnson 5,499
Magic Johnson 10,141

Dennis Johnson 1,477
Magic Johnson 1,724

Dennis Johnson 675
Magic Johnson 374

Dennis Johnson 1,100
Magic Johnson 906

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dennis Johnson .445
Magic Johnson .520

3-Point Percentage
Dennis Johnson .172
*
Magic Johnson .303

Free Throw Percentage
Dennis Johnson .797
Magic Johnson .848

Best Season (no game minimum)

Dennis Johnson 19.5
(1982)
Magic Johnson 23.9
(1987)

Dennis Johnson 5.1
(1982)
Magic Johnson 9.6
(1982)

Dennis Johnson 7.8
(1988)
Magic Johnson 13.1
(1984)

Dennis Johnson 1.8
(1980)
Magic Johnson 3.4
(1981)

Dennis Johnson 1.2
(1979)
Magic Johnson 0.7
(1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Dennis Johnson 17.3
Magic Johnson 19.5

Dennis Johnson 4.3
Magic Johnson 7.7

Dennis Johnson 5.6
Magic Johnson 12.3

Dennis Johnson 1.4
Magic Johnson 1.9

Dennis Johnson 0.6
Magic Johnson 0.3

Totals Stats

Dennis Johnson 3,116
Magic Johnson 3,701

Dennis Johnson 781
Magic Johnson 1,465

Dennis Johnson 1,006
Magic Johnson 2,346

Dennis Johnson 247
Magic Johnson 358

Dennis Johnson 113
Magic Johnson 64

Dennis Johnson 180
Magic Johnson 190

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dennis Johnson .439
Magic Johnson .506

3-Point Percentage
Dennis Johnson .239
*
Magic Johnson .241

Free Throw Percentage
Dennis Johnson .802
Magic Johnson .838

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Dennis Johnson 22.3
(1982)
Magic Johnson 25.2
(1990)

Dennis Johnson 7.7
(1983)
Magic Johnson 13.7
(1981)

Dennis Johnson 8.9
(1987)
Magic Johnson 15.2
(1985)

Dennis Johnson 2.2
(1986)
Magic Johnson 3.1
(1980)

Dennis Johnson 1.5
(1979)
Magic Johnson 1.0
(1981)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.