Derek Harper vs. Magic Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Magic Johnson and Derek Harper 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

Derek Harper

vs.

Magic Johnson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Derek Harper: 1983-84 to 1998-99
Magic Johnson: 1979-80 to 1995-96

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Derek Harper 0 Magic Johnson 5

NBA Seasons Derek Harper 16 Magic Johnson 13

Playoffs Played Derek Harper 10 Magic Johnson 13

All-Star Games Derek Harper 0 Magic Johnson 12

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Derek Harper 0 Magic Johnson 3

Finals MVP Derek Harper 0 Magic Johnson 3

All-NBA First Team Derek Harper 0 Magic Johnson 9

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Derek Harper 0 Magic Johnson 10

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Derek Harper 2 Magic Johnson 0

Assists Leader Derek Harper 0 Magic Johnson 4

Steals Leader Derek Harper 0 Magic Johnson 2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derek Harper 13.3 Magic Johnson 19.5

Rebounds Per Game Derek Harper 2.4 Magic Johnson 7.2

Assists Per Game Derek Harper 5.5 Magic Johnson 11.2

Steals Per Game Derek Harper 1.6 Magic Johnson 1.9

Blocks Per Game Derek Harper 0.3 Magic Johnson 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Derek Harper 16,006 Magic Johnson 17,707

Total Rebounds Derek Harper 2,884 Magic Johnson 6,559

Total Assists Derek Harper 6,577 Magic Johnson 10,141

Total Steals Derek Harper 1,957 Magic Johnson 1,724

Total Blocks Derek Harper 304 Magic Johnson 374

Total Games Derek Harper 1,199 Magic Johnson 906

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derek Harper .463 Magic Johnson .520

3-Point Percentage Derek Harper .354 Magic Johnson .303

Free Throw Percentage Derek Harper .745 Magic Johnson .848

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derek Harper 19.7 (1991) Magic Johnson 23.9 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Derek Harper 3.0 (1991) Magic Johnson 9.6 (1982)

Assists Per Game Derek Harper 7.9 (1987) Magic Johnson 13.1 (1984)

Steals Per Game Derek Harper 2.3 (1990) Magic Johnson 3.4 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Derek Harper 0.5 (1989) Magic Johnson 0.7 (1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derek Harper 11.3 Magic Johnson 19.5

Rebounds Per Game Derek Harper 2.4 Magic Johnson 7.7

Assists Per Game Derek Harper 5.3 Magic Johnson 12.3

Steals Per Game Derek Harper 1.5 Magic Johnson 1.9

Blocks Per Game Derek Harper 0.1 Magic Johnson 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Derek Harper 1,094 Magic Johnson 3,701

Total Rebounds Derek Harper 233 Magic Johnson 1,465

Total Assists Derek Harper 513 Magic Johnson 2,346

Total Steals Derek Harper 148 Magic Johnson 358

Total Blocks Derek Harper 11 Magic Johnson 64

Total Games Derek Harper 97 Magic Johnson 190

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derek Harper .449 Magic Johnson .506

3-Point Percentage Derek Harper .365 Magic Johnson .241

Free Throw Percentage Derek Harper .712 Magic Johnson .838

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derek Harper 19.3 (1990) Magic Johnson 25.2 (1990)

Rebounds Per Game Derek Harper 3.5 (1995) Magic Johnson 13.7 (1981)

Assists Per Game Derek Harper 7.7 (1990) Magic Johnson 15.2 (1985)

Steals Per Game Derek Harper 2.3 (1986) Magic Johnson 3.1 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Derek Harper 0.3 (1988) Magic Johnson 1.0 (1981)