Magic Johnson vs. K.C. Jones Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars K.C. Jones and Magic Johnson that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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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
K.C. Jones:
1958-59 to 1966-67

NBA Championships and Seasons

Magic Johnson5
K.C. Jones8
Magic Johnson13
K.C. Jones9
Magic Johnson13
K.C. Jones9
Magic Johnson12
K.C. Jones0

Honors and Awards

Magic Johnson3
K.C. Jones0
Magic Johnson3
K.C. Jones0
*
Magic Johnson9
K.C. Jones0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Magic Johnson10
K.C. Jones0
Magic Johnson4
K.C. Jones0
Magic Johnson2
K.C. Jones0
*
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.
Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Magic Johnson 19.5
K.C. Jones 7.4

Magic Johnson 7.2
K.C. Jones 3.5

Magic Johnson 11.2
K.C. Jones 4.3

Magic Johnson 1.9
K.C. Jones -

n/a **
Magic Johnson 0.4
K.C. Jones -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Magic Johnson 17,707
K.C. Jones 5,011

Magic Johnson 6,559
K.C. Jones 2,399

Magic Johnson 10,141
K.C. Jones 2,908

Magic Johnson 1,724
K.C. Jones -

n/a **
Magic Johnson 374
K.C. Jones -

n/a **
Magic Johnson 906
K.C. Jones 676

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson .520
K.C. Jones .387

3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson .303
K.C. Jones -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson .848
K.C. Jones .647

Best Season (no game minimum)

Magic Johnson 23.9
(1987)
K.C. Jones 9.2
(1962)

Magic Johnson 9.6
(1982)
K.C. Jones 4.7
(1964)

Magic Johnson 13.1
(1984)
K.C. Jones 6.3
(1966)

Magic Johnson 3.4
(1981)
K.C. Jones -

n/a **
Magic Johnson 0.7
(1984)
K.C. Jones -

n/a **

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Magic Johnson 19.5
K.C. Jones 6.4

Magic Johnson 7.7
K.C. Jones 3.0

Magic Johnson 12.3
K.C. Jones 3.8

Magic Johnson 1.9
K.C. Jones -

n/a **
Magic Johnson 0.3
K.C. Jones -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Magic Johnson 3,701
K.C. Jones 668

Magic Johnson 1,465
K.C. Jones 320

Magic Johnson 2,346
K.C. Jones 396

Magic Johnson 358
K.C. Jones -

n/a **
Magic Johnson 64
K.C. Jones -

n/a **
Magic Johnson 190
K.C. Jones 105

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson .506
K.C. Jones .367

3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson .241
K.C. Jones -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson .838
K.C. Jones .691

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Magic Johnson 25.2
(1990)
K.C. Jones 10.1
(1965)

Magic Johnson 13.7
(1981)
K.C. Jones 4.0
(1962)

Magic Johnson 15.2
(1985)
K.C. Jones 6.8
(1964)

Magic Johnson 3.1
(1980)
K.C. Jones -

n/a **
Magic Johnson 1.0
(1981)
K.C. Jones -

n/a **
Notes: ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.