Magic Johnson vs. Michael Jordan Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Jordan 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 Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Magic Johnson |
19.5 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
30.1 | | |
|
| Magic Johnson |
7.2 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
6.2 | | |
|
| Magic Johnson |
11.2 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
5.3 | | |
|
| Magic Johnson |
1.9 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
2.3 | | |
|
| Magic Johnson |
0.4 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
0.8 | | |
|
Totals Stats |
| Magic Johnson |
17,707 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
32,292 | | |
|
| Magic Johnson |
6,559 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
6,672 | | |
|
| Magic Johnson |
10,141 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
5,633 | | |
|
| Magic Johnson |
1,724 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
2,514 | | |
|
| Magic Johnson |
374 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
893 | | |
|
| Magic Johnson |
906 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
1,072 | | |
|
Percentages |
| Magic Johnson |
.520 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
.497 | | |
|
| Magic Johnson |
.303 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
.327 | | |
|
| Magic Johnson |
.848 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
.835 | | |
|
Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Magic Johnson |
23.9 | | (1987) | |
| Michael Jordan |
37.1 | | (1987) | |
|
| Magic Johnson |
9.6 | | (1982) | |
| Michael Jordan |
8.0 | | (1989) | |
|
| Magic Johnson |
13.1 | | (1984) | |
| Michael Jordan |
8.0 | | (1989) | |
|
| Magic Johnson |
3.4 | | (1981) | |
| Michael Jordan |
3.2 | | (1988) | |
|
| Magic Johnson |
0.7 | | (1984) | |
| Michael Jordan |
1.6 | | (1988) | |
|
NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Magic Johnson |
19.5 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
33.4 | | |
|
| Magic Johnson |
7.7 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
6.4 | | |
|
| Magic Johnson |
12.3 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
5.7 | | |
|
| Magic Johnson |
1.9 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
2.1 | | |
|
| Magic Johnson |
0.3 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
0.9 | | |
|
Totals Stats |
| Magic Johnson |
3,701 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
5,987 | | |
|
| Magic Johnson |
1,465 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
1,152 | | |
|
| Magic Johnson |
2,346 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
1,022 | | |
|
| Magic Johnson |
358 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
376 | | |
|
| Magic Johnson |
64 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
158 | | |
|
| Magic Johnson |
190 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
179 | | |
|
Percentages |
| Magic Johnson |
.506 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
.487 | | |
|
| Magic Johnson |
.241 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
.332 | | |
|
| Magic Johnson |
.838 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
.828 | | |
|
Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Magic Johnson |
25.2 | | (1990) | |
| Michael Jordan |
43.7 | | (1986) | |
|
| Magic Johnson |
13.7 | | (1981) | |
| Michael Jordan |
7.9 | | (1997) | |
|
| Magic Johnson |
15.2 | | (1985) | |
| Michael Jordan |
8.5 | | (1985) | |
|
| Magic Johnson |
3.1 | | (1980) | |
| Michael Jordan |
2.8 | | (1990) | |
|
| Magic Johnson |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
| Michael Jordan |
2.3 | | (1987) | |
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