Rex Chapman vs. Magic Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Magic Johnson and Rex Chapman 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
Rex Chapman:
1988-89 to 1999-00
Magic Johnson:
1979-80 to 1995-96

NBA Championships and Seasons

Rex Chapman0
Magic Johnson5
Rex Chapman12
Magic Johnson13
Rex Chapman4
Magic Johnson13
Rex Chapman0
Magic Johnson12

Honors and Awards

Rex Chapman0
Magic Johnson3
Rex Chapman0
Magic Johnson3
Rex Chapman0
Magic Johnson9
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Rex Chapman0
Magic Johnson10
Rex Chapman0
Magic Johnson4
Rex Chapman0
Magic Johnson2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Rex Chapman 14.6
Magic Johnson 19.5

Rex Chapman 2.5
Magic Johnson 7.2

Rex Chapman 2.7
Magic Johnson 11.2

Rex Chapman 0.9
Magic Johnson 1.9

Rex Chapman 0.2
Magic Johnson 0.4

Totals Stats

Rex Chapman 9,731
Magic Johnson 17,707

Rex Chapman 1,645
Magic Johnson 6,559

Rex Chapman 1,798
Magic Johnson 10,141

Rex Chapman 592
Magic Johnson 1,724

Rex Chapman 129
Magic Johnson 374

Rex Chapman 666
Magic Johnson 906

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Rex Chapman .430
Magic Johnson .520

3-Point Percentage
Rex Chapman .350
Magic Johnson .303

Free Throw Percentage
Rex Chapman .800
Magic Johnson .848

Best Season (no game minimum)

Rex Chapman 18.2
(1994)
Magic Johnson 23.9
(1987)

Rex Chapman 3.3
(1990)
Magic Johnson 9.6
(1982)

Rex Chapman 4.0
(1992)
Magic Johnson 13.1
(1984)

Rex Chapman 1.5
(1995)
Magic Johnson 3.4
(1981)

Rex Chapman 0.4
(1992)
Magic Johnson 0.7
(1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Rex Chapman 14.1
Magic Johnson 19.5

Rex Chapman 2.2
Magic Johnson 7.7

Rex Chapman 2.2
Magic Johnson 12.3

Rex Chapman 0.6
Magic Johnson 1.9

Rex Chapman 0.0
Magic Johnson 0.3

Totals Stats

Rex Chapman 183
Magic Johnson 3,701

Rex Chapman 28
Magic Johnson 1,465

Rex Chapman 28
Magic Johnson 2,346

Rex Chapman 8
Magic Johnson 358

Rex Chapman 0
Magic Johnson 64

Rex Chapman 13
Magic Johnson 190

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Rex Chapman .419
Magic Johnson .506

3-Point Percentage
Rex Chapman .375
Magic Johnson .241

Free Throw Percentage
Rex Chapman .722
Magic Johnson .838

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Rex Chapman 24.2
(1997)
Magic Johnson 25.2
(1990)

Rex Chapman 3.2
(1997)
Magic Johnson 13.7
(1981)

Rex Chapman 2.6
(1997)
Magic Johnson 15.2
(1985)

Rex Chapman 1.0
(1998)
Magic Johnson 3.1
(1980)

Rex Chapman 0.0
(1999)
Magic Johnson 1.0
(1981)