Magic Johnson vs. Dikembe Mutombo Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dikembe Mutombo 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
Dikembe Mutombo:
1991-92 to 2008-09

NBA Championships and Seasons

Magic Johnson5
Dikembe Mutombo0
Magic Johnson13
Dikembe Mutombo18
Magic Johnson13
Dikembe Mutombo13
Magic Johnson12
Dikembe Mutombo8

Honors and Awards

Magic Johnson3
Dikembe Mutombo0
Magic Johnson3
Dikembe Mutombo0
Magic Johnson9
Dikembe Mutombo0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Magic Johnson10
Dikembe Mutombo3
Magic Johnson0
Dikembe Mutombo3
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Magic Johnson0
Dikembe Mutombo6
Magic Johnson0 *
Dikembe Mutombo4
Magic Johnson0
Dikembe Mutombo2
Magic Johnson4
Dikembe Mutombo0
Magic Johnson2
Dikembe Mutombo0
Magic Johnson0
Dikembe Mutombo3
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Magic Johnson 19.5
Dikembe Mutombo 9.8

Magic Johnson 7.2
Dikembe Mutombo 10.3

Magic Johnson 11.2
Dikembe Mutombo 1.0

Magic Johnson 1.9
Dikembe Mutombo 0.4

Magic Johnson 0.4
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8

Totals Stats

Magic Johnson 17,707
Dikembe Mutombo 11,729

Magic Johnson 6,559
Dikembe Mutombo 12,359

Magic Johnson 10,141
Dikembe Mutombo 1,240

Magic Johnson 1,724
Dikembe Mutombo 494

Magic Johnson 374
Dikembe Mutombo 3,289

Magic Johnson 906
Dikembe Mutombo 1,196

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson .520
Dikembe Mutombo .518

3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson .303
Dikembe Mutombo .000

Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson .848
Dikembe Mutombo .684

Best Season (no game minimum)

Magic Johnson 23.9
(1987)
Dikembe Mutombo 16.6
(1992)

Magic Johnson 9.6
(1982)
Dikembe Mutombo 14.1
(2000)

Magic Johnson 13.1
(1984)
Dikembe Mutombo 2.2
(1992)

Magic Johnson 3.4
(1981)
Dikembe Mutombo 0.7
(1994)

Magic Johnson 0.7
(1984)
Dikembe Mutombo 4.5
(1996)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Magic Johnson 19.5
Dikembe Mutombo 9.1

Magic Johnson 7.7
Dikembe Mutombo 9.5

Magic Johnson 12.3
Dikembe Mutombo 0.8

Magic Johnson 1.9
Dikembe Mutombo 0.4

Magic Johnson 0.3
Dikembe Mutombo 2.5

Totals Stats

Magic Johnson 3,701
Dikembe Mutombo 918

Magic Johnson 1,465
Dikembe Mutombo 962

Magic Johnson 2,346
Dikembe Mutombo 78

Magic Johnson 358
Dikembe Mutombo 40

Magic Johnson 64
Dikembe Mutombo 251

Magic Johnson 190
Dikembe Mutombo 101

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson .506
Dikembe Mutombo .517

3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson .241
Dikembe Mutombo .000

Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson .838
Dikembe Mutombo .703

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Magic Johnson 25.2
(1990)
Dikembe Mutombo 15.4
(1997)

Magic Johnson 13.7
(1981)
Dikembe Mutombo 13.9
(1999)

Magic Johnson 15.2
(1985)
Dikembe Mutombo 1.8
(1994)

Magic Johnson 3.1
(1980)
Dikembe Mutombo 0.7
(1994)

Magic Johnson 1.0
(1981)
Dikembe Mutombo 5.8
(1994)