Magic Johnson vs. David Robinson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Robinson and Magic 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
Magic Johnson:
1979-80 to 1995-96
David Robinson:
1989-90 to 2002-03

NBA Championships and Seasons

Magic Johnson5
David Robinson2
Magic Johnson13
David Robinson14
Magic Johnson13
David Robinson12
Magic Johnson12
David Robinson10

Honors and Awards

Magic Johnson3
David Robinson1
Magic Johnson3
David Robinson0
Magic Johnson9
David Robinson4
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Magic Johnson10
David Robinson10
Magic Johnson0
David Robinson4
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Magic Johnson0
David Robinson8
Magic Johnson0 *
David Robinson1
Magic Johnson0
David Robinson1
Magic Johnson0
David Robinson1
Magic Johnson4
David Robinson0
Magic Johnson2
David Robinson0
Magic Johnson0
David Robinson1
Magic Johnson0
David Robinson1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Magic Johnson 19.5
David Robinson 21.1

Magic Johnson 7.2
David Robinson 10.6

Magic Johnson 11.2
David Robinson 2.5

Magic Johnson 1.9
David Robinson 1.4

Magic Johnson 0.4
David Robinson 3.0

Totals Stats

Magic Johnson 17,707
David Robinson 20,790

Magic Johnson 6,559
David Robinson 10,497

Magic Johnson 10,141
David Robinson 2,441

Magic Johnson 1,724
David Robinson 1,388

Magic Johnson 374
David Robinson 2,954

Magic Johnson 906
David Robinson 987

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson .520
David Robinson .518

3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson .303
David Robinson .250

Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson .848
David Robinson .736

Best Season (no game minimum)

Magic Johnson 23.9
(1987)
David Robinson 29.8
(1994)

Magic Johnson 9.6
(1982)
David Robinson 13.0
(1991)

Magic Johnson 13.1
(1984)
David Robinson 4.8
(1994)

Magic Johnson 3.4
(1981)
David Robinson 2.3
(1992)

Magic Johnson 0.7
(1984)
David Robinson 4.5
(1992)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Magic Johnson 19.5
David Robinson 18.1

Magic Johnson 7.7
David Robinson 10.6

Magic Johnson 12.3
David Robinson 2.3

Magic Johnson 1.9
David Robinson 1.2

Magic Johnson 0.3
David Robinson 2.5

Totals Stats

Magic Johnson 3,701
David Robinson 2,221

Magic Johnson 1,465
David Robinson 1,301

Magic Johnson 2,346
David Robinson 280

Magic Johnson 358
David Robinson 151

Magic Johnson 64
David Robinson 312

Magic Johnson 190
David Robinson 123

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson .506
David Robinson .479

3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson .241
David Robinson .100

Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson .838
David Robinson .708

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Magic Johnson 25.2
(1990)
David Robinson 25.8
(1991)

Magic Johnson 13.7
(1981)
David Robinson 14.1
(1998)

Magic Johnson 15.2
(1985)
David Robinson 4.0
(1993)

Magic Johnson 3.1
(1980)
David Robinson 1.8
(2000)

Magic Johnson 1.0
(1981)
David Robinson 4.0
(1990)