Magic Johnson vs. Frank Kendrick Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Frank Kendrick 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
Frank Kendrick:
1974-75 to 1974-75

NBA Championships and Seasons

Magic Johnson5
Frank Kendrick0
Magic Johnson13
Frank Kendrick1
Magic Johnson13
Frank Kendrick0
Magic Johnson12
Frank Kendrick0

Honors and Awards

Magic Johnson3
Frank Kendrick0
Magic Johnson3
Frank Kendrick0
Magic Johnson9
Frank Kendrick0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Magic Johnson10
Frank Kendrick0
Magic Johnson4
Frank Kendrick0
Magic Johnson2
Frank Kendrick0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Magic Johnson 19.5
Frank Kendrick 3.3

Magic Johnson 7.2
Frank Kendrick 1.5

Magic Johnson 11.2
Frank Kendrick 0.3

Magic Johnson 1.9
Frank Kendrick 0.5

Magic Johnson 0.4
Frank Kendrick 0.1

Totals Stats

Magic Johnson 17,707
Frank Kendrick 80

Magic Johnson 6,559
Frank Kendrick 36

Magic Johnson 10,141
Frank Kendrick 6

Magic Johnson 1,724
Frank Kendrick 11

Magic Johnson 374
Frank Kendrick 3

Magic Johnson 906
Frank Kendrick 24

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson .520
Frank Kendrick .403

3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson .303
Frank Kendrick -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson .848
Frank Kendrick .818

Best Season (no game minimum)

Magic Johnson 23.9
(1987)
Frank Kendrick 3.3
(1975)

Magic Johnson 9.6
(1982)
Frank Kendrick 1.5
(1975)

Magic Johnson 13.1
(1984)
Frank Kendrick 0.3
(1975)

Magic Johnson 3.4
(1981)
Frank Kendrick 0.5
(1975)

Magic Johnson 0.7
(1984)
Frank Kendrick 0.1
(1975)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Magic Johnson 19.5
Frank Kendrick -

Magic Johnson 7.7
Frank Kendrick -

Magic Johnson 12.3
Frank Kendrick -

Magic Johnson 1.9
Frank Kendrick -

Magic Johnson 0.3
Frank Kendrick -

Totals Stats

Magic Johnson 3,701
Frank Kendrick -

Magic Johnson 1,465
Frank Kendrick -

Magic Johnson 2,346
Frank Kendrick -

Magic Johnson 358
Frank Kendrick -

Magic Johnson 64
Frank Kendrick -

Magic Johnson 190
Frank Kendrick 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson .506
Frank Kendrick -

3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson .241
Frank Kendrick -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson .838
Frank Kendrick -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Magic Johnson 25.2
(1990)
Frank Kendrick -

Magic Johnson 13.7
(1981)
Frank Kendrick -

Magic Johnson 15.2
(1985)
Frank Kendrick -

Magic Johnson 3.1
(1980)
Frank Kendrick -

Magic Johnson 1.0
(1981)
Frank Kendrick -

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.