Nick Calathes vs. Magic Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Magic Johnson and Nick Calathes 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
Nick Calathes:
2013-14 to 2014-15
Magic Johnson:
1979-80 to 1995-96

NBA Championships and Seasons

Nick Calathes0
Magic Johnson5
Nick Calathes2
Magic Johnson13
Nick Calathes1
Magic Johnson13
Nick Calathes0
Magic Johnson12

Honors and Awards

Nick Calathes0
Magic Johnson3
Nick Calathes0
Magic Johnson3
Nick Calathes0
Magic Johnson9
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Nick Calathes0
Magic Johnson10
Nick Calathes0
Magic Johnson4
Nick Calathes0
Magic Johnson2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Nick Calathes 4.6
Magic Johnson 19.5

Nick Calathes 1.9
Magic Johnson 7.2

Nick Calathes 2.7
Magic Johnson 11.2

Nick Calathes 1.0
Magic Johnson 1.9

Nick Calathes 0.1
Magic Johnson 0.4

Totals Stats

Nick Calathes 590
Magic Johnson 17,707

Nick Calathes 243
Magic Johnson 6,559

Nick Calathes 353
Magic Johnson 10,141

Nick Calathes 129
Magic Johnson 1,724

Nick Calathes 13
Magic Johnson 374

Nick Calathes 129
Magic Johnson 906

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Nick Calathes .441
Magic Johnson .520

3-Point Percentage
Nick Calathes .288
Magic Johnson .303

Free Throw Percentage
Nick Calathes .581
Magic Johnson .848

Best Season (no game minimum)

Nick Calathes 4.9
(2014)
Magic Johnson 23.9
(1987)

Nick Calathes 1.9
(2014)
Magic Johnson 9.6
(1982)

Nick Calathes 2.9
(2014)
Magic Johnson 13.1
(1984)

Nick Calathes 1.1
(2015)
Magic Johnson 3.4
(1981)

Nick Calathes 0.1
(2014)
Magic Johnson 0.7
(1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Nick Calathes 3.3
Magic Johnson 19.5

Nick Calathes 1.6
Magic Johnson 7.7

Nick Calathes 1.6
Magic Johnson 12.3

Nick Calathes 0.9
Magic Johnson 1.9

Nick Calathes 0.1
Magic Johnson 0.3

Totals Stats

Nick Calathes 33
Magic Johnson 3,701

Nick Calathes 16
Magic Johnson 1,465

Nick Calathes 16
Magic Johnson 2,346

Nick Calathes 9
Magic Johnson 358

Nick Calathes 1
Magic Johnson 64

Nick Calathes 10
Magic Johnson 190

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Nick Calathes .333
Magic Johnson .506

3-Point Percentage
Nick Calathes .462
Magic Johnson .241

Free Throw Percentage
Nick Calathes .375
Magic Johnson .838

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Nick Calathes 3.3
(2015)
Magic Johnson 25.2
(1990)

Nick Calathes 1.6
(2015)
Magic Johnson 13.7
(1981)

Nick Calathes 1.6
(2015)
Magic Johnson 15.2
(1985)

Nick Calathes 0.9
(2015)
Magic Johnson 3.1
(1980)

Nick Calathes 0.1
(2015)
Magic Johnson 1.0
(1981)