Vince Carter vs. Magic Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Magic Johnson and Vince Carter 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
Vince Carter:
1998-99 to 2019-20
Magic Johnson:
1979-80 to 1995-96

NBA Championships and Seasons

Vince Carter0
Magic Johnson5
Vince Carter22
Magic Johnson13
Vince Carter11
Magic Johnson13
Vince Carter8
Magic Johnson12

Honors and Awards

Vince Carter0
Magic Johnson3
Vince Carter0
Magic Johnson3
Vince Carter0
Magic Johnson9
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Vince Carter2
Magic Johnson10
Vince Carter0
Magic Johnson4
Vince Carter0
Magic Johnson2
Vince Carter1
Magic Johnson0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Vince Carter 16.7
Magic Johnson 19.5

Vince Carter 4.3
Magic Johnson 7.2

Vince Carter 3.1
Magic Johnson 11.2

Vince Carter 1.0
Magic Johnson 1.9

Vince Carter 0.6
Magic Johnson 0.4

Totals Stats

Vince Carter 25,728
Magic Johnson 17,707

Vince Carter 6,606
Magic Johnson 6,559

Vince Carter 4,714
Magic Johnson 10,141

Vince Carter 1,530
Magic Johnson 1,724

Vince Carter 888
Magic Johnson 374

Vince Carter 1,541
Magic Johnson 906

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Vince Carter .435
Magic Johnson .520

3-Point Percentage
Vince Carter .371
Magic Johnson .303

Free Throw Percentage
Vince Carter .798
Magic Johnson .848

Best Season (no game minimum)

Vince Carter 27.6
(2001)
Magic Johnson 23.9
(1987)

Vince Carter 6.0
(2007)
Magic Johnson 9.6
(1982)

Vince Carter 5.1
(2008)
Magic Johnson 13.1
(1984)

Vince Carter 1.6
(2002)
Magic Johnson 3.4
(1981)

Vince Carter 1.5
(1999)
Magic Johnson 0.7
(1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Vince Carter 18.1
Magic Johnson 19.5

Vince Carter 5.4
Magic Johnson 7.7

Vince Carter 3.4
Magic Johnson 12.3

Vince Carter 1.1
Magic Johnson 1.9

Vince Carter 0.5
Magic Johnson 0.3

Totals Stats

Vince Carter 1,593
Magic Johnson 3,701

Vince Carter 477
Magic Johnson 1,465

Vince Carter 295
Magic Johnson 2,346

Vince Carter 94
Magic Johnson 358

Vince Carter 47
Magic Johnson 64

Vince Carter 88
Magic Johnson 190

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Vince Carter .416
Magic Johnson .506

3-Point Percentage
Vince Carter .338
Magic Johnson .241

Free Throw Percentage
Vince Carter .796
Magic Johnson .838

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Vince Carter 29.6
(2006)
Magic Johnson 25.2
(1990)

Vince Carter 8.5
(2005)
Magic Johnson 13.7
(1981)

Vince Carter 6.3
(2000)
Magic Johnson 15.2
(1985)

Vince Carter 2.3
(2005)
Magic Johnson 3.1
(1980)

Vince Carter 1.7
(2001)
Magic Johnson 1.0
(1981)