Magic Johnson vs. Hakeem Olajuwon Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Hakeem Olajuwon 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
Hakeem Olajuwon:
1984-85 to 2001-02

NBA Championships and Seasons

Magic Johnson5
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Magic Johnson13
Hakeem Olajuwon18
Magic Johnson13
Hakeem Olajuwon15
Magic Johnson12
Hakeem Olajuwon12

Honors and Awards

Magic Johnson3
Hakeem Olajuwon1
Magic Johnson3
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Magic Johnson9
Hakeem Olajuwon6
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Magic Johnson10
Hakeem Olajuwon12
Magic Johnson0
Hakeem Olajuwon5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Magic Johnson0
Hakeem Olajuwon9
Magic Johnson0 *
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Magic Johnson0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Magic Johnson4
Hakeem Olajuwon0
Magic Johnson2
Hakeem Olajuwon0
Magic Johnson0
Hakeem Olajuwon3
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Magic Johnson 19.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8

Magic Johnson 7.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1

Magic Johnson 11.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5

Magic Johnson 1.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7

Magic Johnson 0.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1

Totals Stats

Magic Johnson 17,707
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946

Magic Johnson 6,559
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748

Magic Johnson 10,141
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058

Magic Johnson 1,724
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162

Magic Johnson 374
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830

Magic Johnson 906
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson .520
Hakeem Olajuwon .512

3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson .303
Hakeem Olajuwon .202

Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson .848
Hakeem Olajuwon .712

Best Season (no game minimum)

Magic Johnson 23.9
(1987)
Hakeem Olajuwon 27.8
(1995)

Magic Johnson 9.6
(1982)
Hakeem Olajuwon 14.0
(1990)

Magic Johnson 13.1
(1984)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.6
(1994)

Magic Johnson 3.4
(1981)
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.6
(1989)

Magic Johnson 0.7
(1984)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.6
(1990)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Magic Johnson 19.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9

Magic Johnson 7.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2

Magic Johnson 12.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2

Magic Johnson 1.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7

Magic Johnson 0.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3

Totals Stats

Magic Johnson 3,701
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755

Magic Johnson 1,465
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621

Magic Johnson 2,346
Hakeem Olajuwon 458

Magic Johnson 358
Hakeem Olajuwon 245

Magic Johnson 64
Hakeem Olajuwon 472

Magic Johnson 190
Hakeem Olajuwon 145

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson .506
Hakeem Olajuwon .528

3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson .241
Hakeem Olajuwon .222

Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson .838
Hakeem Olajuwon .719

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Magic Johnson 25.2
(1990)
Hakeem Olajuwon 37.5
(1988)

Magic Johnson 13.7
(1981)
Hakeem Olajuwon 16.8
(1988)

Magic Johnson 15.2
(1985)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.8
(1993)

Magic Johnson 3.1
(1980)
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
(1990)

Magic Johnson 1.0
(1981)
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.8
(1990)