Muggsy Bogues vs. Marques Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Marques Johnson and Muggsy Bogues 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

Muggsy Bogues

vs.

Marques Johnson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Muggsy Bogues: 1987-88 to 2000-01
Marques Johnson: 1977-78 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Muggsy Bogues 0 Marques Johnson 0

NBA Seasons Muggsy Bogues 14 Marques Johnson 11

Playoffs Played Muggsy Bogues 5 Marques Johnson 6

All-Star Games Muggsy Bogues 0 Marques Johnson 5

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Muggsy Bogues 0 Marques Johnson 1

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Muggsy Bogues 0 Marques Johnson 3

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 7.7 Marques Johnson 20.1

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.6 Marques Johnson 7.0

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 7.6 Marques Johnson 3.6

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 1.5 Marques Johnson 1.3

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.0 Marques Johnson 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Muggsy Bogues 6,858 Marques Johnson 13,892

Total Rebounds Muggsy Bogues 2,318 Marques Johnson 4,817

Total Assists Muggsy Bogues 6,726 Marques Johnson 2,502

Total Steals Muggsy Bogues 1,369 Marques Johnson 888

Total Blocks Muggsy Bogues 39 Marques Johnson 525

Total Games Muggsy Bogues 889 Marques Johnson 691

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Muggsy Bogues .458 Marques Johnson .518

3-Point Percentage Muggsy Bogues .278 Marques Johnson .152 *

Free Throw Percentage Muggsy Bogues .827 Marques Johnson .739

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 11.1 (1995) Marques Johnson 25.6 (1979)

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 4.1 (1994) Marques Johnson 10.6 (1978)

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 10.7 (1990) Marques Johnson 4.6 (1981)

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.1 (1992) Marques Johnson 1.6 (1984)

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.1 (1989) Marques Johnson 1.3 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 8.9 Marques Johnson 21.5

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.7 Marques Johnson 7.9

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 5.6 Marques Johnson 3.7

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 1.7 Marques Johnson 1.0

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.0 Marques Johnson 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Muggsy Bogues 170 Marques Johnson 1,163

Total Rebounds Muggsy Bogues 51 Marques Johnson 427

Total Assists Muggsy Bogues 107 Marques Johnson 198

Total Steals Muggsy Bogues 33 Marques Johnson 56

Total Blocks Muggsy Bogues 0 Marques Johnson 45

Total Games Muggsy Bogues 19 Marques Johnson 54

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Muggsy Bogues .419 Marques Johnson .489

3-Point Percentage Muggsy Bogues .476 Marques Johnson .231 *

Free Throw Percentage Muggsy Bogues .769 Marques Johnson .701

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 16.0 (1997) Marques Johnson 24.7 (1981)

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 4.0 (1993) Marques Johnson 12.4 (1978)

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 7.8 (1993) Marques Johnson 4.9 (1981)

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.7 (1993) Marques Johnson 1.4 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.0 (2000) Marques Johnson 1.9 (1978)

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