Gilbert Arenas vs. Magic Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Magic Johnson and Gilbert Arenas 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
Gilbert Arenas:
2001-02 to 2011-12
Magic Johnson:
1979-80 to 1995-96

NBA Championships and Seasons

Gilbert Arenas0
Magic Johnson5
Gilbert Arenas11
Magic Johnson13
Gilbert Arenas5
Magic Johnson13
Gilbert Arenas3
Magic Johnson12

Honors and Awards

Gilbert Arenas0
Magic Johnson3
Gilbert Arenas0
Magic Johnson3
Gilbert Arenas0
Magic Johnson9
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Gilbert Arenas3
Magic Johnson10
Gilbert Arenas0
Magic Johnson4
Gilbert Arenas0
Magic Johnson2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Gilbert Arenas 20.7
Magic Johnson 19.5

Gilbert Arenas 3.9
Magic Johnson 7.2

Gilbert Arenas 5.3
Magic Johnson 11.2

Gilbert Arenas 1.6
Magic Johnson 1.9

Gilbert Arenas 0.2
Magic Johnson 0.4

Totals Stats

Gilbert Arenas 11,402
Magic Johnson 17,707

Gilbert Arenas 2,168
Magic Johnson 6,559

Gilbert Arenas 2,909
Magic Johnson 10,141

Gilbert Arenas 884
Magic Johnson 1,724

Gilbert Arenas 134
Magic Johnson 374

Gilbert Arenas 552
Magic Johnson 906

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .421
Magic Johnson .520

3-Point Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .351
Magic Johnson .303

Free Throw Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .803
Magic Johnson .848

Best Season (no game minimum)

Gilbert Arenas 29.3
(2006)
Magic Johnson 23.9
(1987)

Gilbert Arenas 4.7
(2005)
Magic Johnson 9.6
(1982)

Gilbert Arenas 10.0
(2009)
Magic Johnson 13.1
(1984)

Gilbert Arenas 2.0
(2006)
Magic Johnson 3.4
(1981)

Gilbert Arenas 0.5
(2009)
Magic Johnson 0.7
(1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Gilbert Arenas 17.1
Magic Johnson 19.5

Gilbert Arenas 3.5
Magic Johnson 7.7

Gilbert Arenas 3.8
Magic Johnson 12.3

Gilbert Arenas 1.2
Magic Johnson 1.9

Gilbert Arenas 0.4
Magic Johnson 0.3

Totals Stats

Gilbert Arenas 530
Magic Johnson 3,701

Gilbert Arenas 107
Magic Johnson 1,465

Gilbert Arenas 118
Magic Johnson 2,346

Gilbert Arenas 37
Magic Johnson 358

Gilbert Arenas 11
Magic Johnson 64

Gilbert Arenas 31
Magic Johnson 190

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .410
Magic Johnson .506

3-Point Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .305
Magic Johnson .241

Free Throw Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .769
Magic Johnson .838

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Gilbert Arenas 34.0
(2006)
Magic Johnson 25.2
(1990)

Gilbert Arenas 5.5
(2006)
Magic Johnson 13.7
(1981)

Gilbert Arenas 6.2
(2005)
Magic Johnson 15.2
(1985)

Gilbert Arenas 2.2
(2006)
Magic Johnson 3.1
(1980)

Gilbert Arenas 0.7
(2006)
Magic Johnson 1.0
(1981)