Magic Johnson vs. Jamaal Wilkes Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Jamaal Wilkes 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
Jamaal Wilkes:
1974-75 to 1985-86

NBA Championships and Seasons

Magic Johnson5
Jamaal Wilkes4
Magic Johnson13
Jamaal Wilkes12
Magic Johnson13
Jamaal Wilkes10
Magic Johnson12
Jamaal Wilkes3

Honors and Awards

Magic Johnson3
Jamaal Wilkes0
Magic Johnson3
Jamaal Wilkes0
Magic Johnson9
Jamaal Wilkes0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Magic Johnson10
Jamaal Wilkes0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Magic Johnson0
Jamaal Wilkes2
Magic Johnson4
Jamaal Wilkes0
Magic Johnson2
Jamaal Wilkes0
Magic Johnson0
Jamaal Wilkes1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Magic Johnson 19.5
Jamaal Wilkes 17.7

Magic Johnson 7.2
Jamaal Wilkes 6.2

Magic Johnson 11.2
Jamaal Wilkes 2.5

Magic Johnson 1.9
Jamaal Wilkes 1.3

Magic Johnson 0.4
Jamaal Wilkes 0.3

Totals Stats

Magic Johnson 17,707
Jamaal Wilkes 14,644

Magic Johnson 6,559
Jamaal Wilkes 5,117

Magic Johnson 10,141
Jamaal Wilkes 2,050

Magic Johnson 1,724
Jamaal Wilkes 1,049

Magic Johnson 374
Jamaal Wilkes 262

Magic Johnson 906
Jamaal Wilkes 828

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson .520
Jamaal Wilkes .499

3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson .303
Jamaal Wilkes .135

*
Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson .848
Jamaal Wilkes .759

Best Season (no game minimum)

Magic Johnson 23.9
(1987)
Jamaal Wilkes 22.6
(1981)

Magic Johnson 9.6
(1982)
Jamaal Wilkes 8.8
(1976)

Magic Johnson 13.1
(1984)
Jamaal Wilkes 3.6
(1978)

Magic Johnson 3.4
(1981)
Jamaal Wilkes 1.7
(1977)

Magic Johnson 0.7
(1984)
Jamaal Wilkes 0.5
(1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Magic Johnson 19.5
Jamaal Wilkes 16.1

Magic Johnson 7.7
Jamaal Wilkes 6.4

Magic Johnson 12.3
Jamaal Wilkes 2.2

Magic Johnson 1.9
Jamaal Wilkes 1.2

Magic Johnson 0.3
Jamaal Wilkes 0.5

Totals Stats

Magic Johnson 3,701
Jamaal Wilkes 1,820

Magic Johnson 1,465
Jamaal Wilkes 718

Magic Johnson 2,346
Jamaal Wilkes 246

Magic Johnson 358
Jamaal Wilkes 137

Magic Johnson 64
Jamaal Wilkes 53

Magic Johnson 190
Jamaal Wilkes 113

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson .506
Jamaal Wilkes .465

3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson .241
Jamaal Wilkes .000

*
Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson .838
Jamaal Wilkes .727

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Magic Johnson 25.2
(1990)
Jamaal Wilkes 20.3
(1980)

Magic Johnson 13.7
(1981)
Jamaal Wilkes 8.7
(1978)

Magic Johnson 15.2
(1985)
Jamaal Wilkes 3.4
(1983)

Magic Johnson 3.1
(1980)
Jamaal Wilkes 1.9
(1979)

Magic Johnson 1.0
(1981)
Jamaal Wilkes 0.8
(1975)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.