Magic Johnson vs. Ben Wallace Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ben Wallace and Magic Johnson that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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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
Ben Wallace:
1996-97 to 2011-12

NBA Championships and Seasons

Magic Johnson5
Ben Wallace1
Magic Johnson13
Ben Wallace16
Magic Johnson13
Ben Wallace8
Magic Johnson12
Ben Wallace4

Honors and Awards

Magic Johnson3
Ben Wallace0
Magic Johnson3
Ben Wallace0
Magic Johnson9
Ben Wallace0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Magic Johnson10
Ben Wallace5
Magic Johnson0
Ben Wallace5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Magic Johnson0
Ben Wallace6
Magic Johnson0 *
Ben Wallace4
Magic Johnson0
Ben Wallace2
Magic Johnson4
Ben Wallace0
Magic Johnson2
Ben Wallace0
Magic Johnson0
Ben Wallace1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Magic Johnson 19.5
Ben Wallace 5.7

Magic Johnson 7.2
Ben Wallace 9.6

Magic Johnson 11.2
Ben Wallace 1.3

Magic Johnson 1.9
Ben Wallace 1.3

Magic Johnson 0.4
Ben Wallace 2.0

Totals Stats

Magic Johnson 17,707
Ben Wallace 6,254

Magic Johnson 6,559
Ben Wallace 10,482

Magic Johnson 10,141
Ben Wallace 1,437

Magic Johnson 1,724
Ben Wallace 1,369

Magic Johnson 374
Ben Wallace 2,137

Magic Johnson 906
Ben Wallace 1,088

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson .520
Ben Wallace .474

3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson .303
Ben Wallace .137

Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson .848
Ben Wallace .414

Best Season (no game minimum)

Magic Johnson 23.9
(1987)
Ben Wallace 9.7
(2005)

Magic Johnson 9.6
(1982)
Ben Wallace 15.4
(2003)

Magic Johnson 13.1
(1984)
Ben Wallace 2.4
(2007)

Magic Johnson 3.4
(1981)
Ben Wallace 1.8
(2006)

Magic Johnson 0.7
(1984)
Ben Wallace 3.5
(2002)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Magic Johnson 19.5
Ben Wallace 7.2

Magic Johnson 7.7
Ben Wallace 11.2

Magic Johnson 12.3
Ben Wallace 1.3

Magic Johnson 1.9
Ben Wallace 1.5

Magic Johnson 0.3
Ben Wallace 1.9

Totals Stats

Magic Johnson 3,701
Ben Wallace 939

Magic Johnson 1,465
Ben Wallace 1,454

Magic Johnson 2,346
Ben Wallace 173

Magic Johnson 358
Ben Wallace 199

Magic Johnson 64
Ben Wallace 250

Magic Johnson 190
Ben Wallace 130

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson .506
Ben Wallace .482

3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson .241
Ben Wallace .000

Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson .838
Ben Wallace .418

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Magic Johnson 25.2
(1990)
Ben Wallace 10.3
(2004)

Magic Johnson 13.7
(1981)
Ben Wallace 16.3
(2003)

Magic Johnson 15.2
(1985)
Ben Wallace 1.9
(2004)

Magic Johnson 3.1
(1980)
Ben Wallace 2.5
(2003)

Magic Johnson 1.0
(1981)
Ben Wallace 3.1
(2003)