Magic Johnson vs. Brandon Roy Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Brandon Roy 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
Brandon Roy:
2006-07 to 2012-13

NBA Championships and Seasons

Magic Johnson5
Brandon Roy0
Magic Johnson13
Brandon Roy6
Magic Johnson13
Brandon Roy3
Magic Johnson12
Brandon Roy3

Honors and Awards

Magic Johnson3
Brandon Roy0
Magic Johnson3
Brandon Roy0
Magic Johnson9
Brandon Roy0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Magic Johnson10
Brandon Roy2
Magic Johnson4
Brandon Roy0
Magic Johnson2
Brandon Roy0
Magic Johnson0
Brandon Roy1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Magic Johnson 19.5
Brandon Roy 18.8

Magic Johnson 7.2
Brandon Roy 4.3

Magic Johnson 11.2
Brandon Roy 4.7

Magic Johnson 1.9
Brandon Roy 1.0

Magic Johnson 0.4
Brandon Roy 0.2

Totals Stats

Magic Johnson 17,707
Brandon Roy 6,136

Magic Johnson 6,559
Brandon Roy 1,388

Magic Johnson 10,141
Brandon Roy 1,517

Magic Johnson 1,724
Brandon Roy 335

Magic Johnson 374
Brandon Roy 76

Magic Johnson 906
Brandon Roy 326

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson .520
Brandon Roy .459

3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson .303
Brandon Roy .348

Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson .848
Brandon Roy .800

Best Season (no game minimum)

Magic Johnson 23.9
(1987)
Brandon Roy 22.6
(2009)

Magic Johnson 9.6
(1982)
Brandon Roy 4.7
(2009)

Magic Johnson 13.1
(1984)
Brandon Roy 5.8
(2008)

Magic Johnson 3.4
(1981)
Brandon Roy 1.2
(2007)

Magic Johnson 0.7
(1984)
Brandon Roy 0.3
(2009)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Magic Johnson 19.5
Brandon Roy 16.3

Magic Johnson 7.7
Brandon Roy 3.3

Magic Johnson 12.3
Brandon Roy 2.6

Magic Johnson 1.9
Brandon Roy 0.6

Magic Johnson 0.3
Brandon Roy 0.5

Totals Stats

Magic Johnson 3,701
Brandon Roy 245

Magic Johnson 1,465
Brandon Roy 49

Magic Johnson 2,346
Brandon Roy 39

Magic Johnson 358
Brandon Roy 9

Magic Johnson 64
Brandon Roy 7

Magic Johnson 190
Brandon Roy 15

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson .506
Brandon Roy .442

3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson .241
Brandon Roy .326

Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson .838
Brandon Roy .809

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Magic Johnson 25.2
(1990)
Brandon Roy 26.7
(2009)

Magic Johnson 13.7
(1981)
Brandon Roy 4.8
(2009)

Magic Johnson 15.2
(1985)
Brandon Roy 2.8
(2011)

Magic Johnson 3.1
(1980)
Brandon Roy 1.3
(2009)

Magic Johnson 1.0
(1981)
Brandon Roy 1.2
(2009)