Complete Stats Comparison of Brandon Jennings and Magic Johnson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Brandon Jennings and Magic Johnson during their NBA careers. First we show you a summary of who had better numbers on each statistical category and then we compare in detail the performance of each of these stars in the regular season and the Playoffs, both in total stats and averages per game.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Scoring / Stats / Stats Rankings

This in-depth comparison includes all the numbers, if you prefer a simplified version of this analysis with only the basic statistics, you will find it at the career comparison of these two NBA stars.

On this page we compare:

Who has better stats? Main stats / All stats
Regular Season: Averages / Totals / Pecentages
Playoffs: Averages / Totals / Pecentages

Main Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Brandon Jennings0
0
9
seasons
Magic Johnson5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Brandon Jennings0
0
4
Playoffs
Magic Johnson5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Brandon Jennings3
stats		3
stats		1
stat
Magic Johnson9
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Brandon Jennings3
stats		2
stats		0
stats
Magic Johnson9
stats		12
stats		3
stats

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- For turnovers and personal fouls, lower numbers are better.

- Field goal, free-throw and three-point attempts are not included on these tables since it can't be said that higher is better.

Now, lets compare all their stats in detail, one by one...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Magic Johnson had better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Brandon Jennings.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Brandon Jennings had better average in 3-pointers made (+1.2)
- Magic Johnson had better averages in points (+5.4), field goals made (+1.9), free throws made (+3.0), offensive rebounds (+1.2), defensive rebounds (+3.1), total rebounds (+4.2), assists (+5.5), steals (+0.7) and blocks (+0.2)
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- Magic Johnson had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.7) and personal fouls (+0.5)
- Brandon Jennings had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+3.6)
- Magic Johnson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.4) and free throws attempted (+3.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Brandon Jennings 14.1
Magic Johnson 19.5
+5.4
Field Goals Made
Brandon Jennings 5.0
Magic Johnson 6.9
+1.9
Field Goals Attempted
Brandon Jennings 12.8
Magic Johnson 13.2
+0.4
3-Pointers Made
Brandon Jennings 1.6
+1.2
Magic Johnson 0.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Brandon Jennings 4.8
+3.6
Magic Johnson 1.2
Free Throws Made
Brandon Jennings 2.5
Magic Johnson 5.5
+3.0
Free Throws Attempted
Brandon Jennings 3.1
Magic Johnson 6.5
+3.4
Offensive Rebounds
Brandon Jennings 0.6
Magic Johnson 1.8
+1.2
Defensive Rebounds
Brandon Jennings 2.4
Magic Johnson 5.5
+3.1
Total Rebounds
Brandon Jennings 3.0
Magic Johnson 7.2
+4.2
Assists
Brandon Jennings 5.7
Magic Johnson 11.2
+5.5
Steals
Brandon Jennings 1.2
Magic Johnson 1.9
+0.7
Blocks
Brandon Jennings 0.2
Magic Johnson 0.4
+0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Brandon Jennings 2.2
Magic Johnson 3.9
+1.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Brandon Jennings 1.8
Magic Johnson 2.3
+0.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Magic Johnson had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Brandon Jennings.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Brandon Jennings had more 3-pointers made (+589)
- Magic Johnson played more years (+4) and games (+351), and had more points (+9,906), field goals made (+3,461), free throws made (+3,573), offensive rebounds (+1,272), defensive rebounds (+3,628), total rebounds (+4,900), assists (+6,990), steals (+1,045) and blocks (+276)
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- Magic Johnson had more turnovers (+2,303) and personal fouls (+1,054)
- Brandon Jennings had more 3-pointers attempted (+1,574)
- Magic Johnson had more field goals attempted (+4,852) and free throws attempted (+4,107)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Brandon Jennings 9
Magic Johnson 13
+4
Games
Brandon Jennings 555
Magic Johnson 906
+351
Points
Brandon Jennings 7,801
Magic Johnson 17,707
+9,906
Field Goals Made
Brandon Jennings 2,750
Magic Johnson 6,211
+3,461
Field Goals Attempted
Brandon Jennings 7,099
Magic Johnson 11,951
+4,852
3-Pointers Made
Brandon Jennings 914
+589
Magic Johnson 325
3-Pointers Attempted
Brandon Jennings 2,648
+1,574
Magic Johnson 1,074
Free Throws Made
Brandon Jennings 1,387
Magic Johnson 4,960
+3,573
Free Throws Attempted
Brandon Jennings 1,743
Magic Johnson 5,850
+4,107
Offensive Rebounds
Brandon Jennings 329
Magic Johnson 1,601
+1,272
Defensive Rebounds
Brandon Jennings 1,330
Magic Johnson 4,958
+3,628
Total Rebounds
Brandon Jennings 1,659
Magic Johnson 6,559
+4,900
Assists
Brandon Jennings 3,151
Magic Johnson 10,141
+6,990
Steals
Brandon Jennings 679
Magic Johnson 1,724
+1,045
Blocks
Brandon Jennings 98
Magic Johnson 374
+276
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Brandon Jennings 1,203
Magic Johnson 3,506
+2,303
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Brandon Jennings 996
Magic Johnson 2,050
+1,054

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Magic Johnson had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Brandon Jennings had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Brandon Jennings 38.7%
Magic Johnson 52.0%
+13.3
3-Point Percentage
Brandon Jennings 34.5%
+4.2
Magic Johnson 30.3%
Free Throw Percentage
Brandon Jennings 79.6%
Magic Johnson 84.8%
+5.2

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Magic Johnson had better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Brandon Jennings.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Brandon Jennings had better average in 3-pointers made (+0.5)
- Magic Johnson had better averages in points (+10.6), field goals made (+3.6), free throws made (+3.9), offensive rebounds (+1.4), defensive rebounds (+4.4), total rebounds (+5.7), assists (+9.7), steals (+1.1) and blocks (+0.1)
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- Magic Johnson had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.6) and personal fouls (+1.3)
- Brandon Jennings had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.3)
- Magic Johnson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.8) and free throws attempted (+4.5)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Brandon Jennings 8.9
Magic Johnson 19.5
+10.6
Field Goals Made
Brandon Jennings 3.2
Magic Johnson 6.8
+3.6
Field Goals Attempted
Brandon Jennings 8.6
Magic Johnson 13.4
+4.8
3-Pointers Made
Brandon Jennings 0.8
+0.5
Magic Johnson 0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Brandon Jennings 3.4
+2.3
Magic Johnson 1.1
Free Throws Made
Brandon Jennings 1.7
Magic Johnson 5.6
+3.9
Free Throws Attempted
Brandon Jennings 2.2
Magic Johnson 6.7
+4.5
Offensive Rebounds
Brandon Jennings 0.4
Magic Johnson 1.8
+1.4
Defensive Rebounds
Brandon Jennings 1.5
Magic Johnson 5.9
+4.4
Total Rebounds
Brandon Jennings 2.0
Magic Johnson 7.7
+5.7
Assists
Brandon Jennings 2.6
Magic Johnson 12.3
+9.7
Steals
Brandon Jennings 0.8
Magic Johnson 1.9
+1.1
Blocks
Brandon Jennings 0.2
Magic Johnson 0.3
+0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Brandon Jennings 1.1
Magic Johnson 3.7
+2.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Brandon Jennings 1.5
Magic Johnson 2.8
+1.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Magic Johnson had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Brandon Jennings.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Magic Johnson played more years (+9) and games (+165), and had more points (+3,478), field goals made (+1,211), 3-pointers made (+31), free throws made (+1,025), offensive rebounds (+338), defensive rebounds (+1,078), total rebounds (+1,416), assists (+2,281), steals (+339) and blocks (+59)
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- Magic Johnson had more turnovers (+668) and personal fouls (+486)
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- Magic Johnson had more field goals attempted (+2,337), 3-pointers attempted (+128) and free throws attempted (+1,220)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Brandon Jennings 4
Magic Johnson 13
+9
Games
Brandon Jennings 25
Magic Johnson 190
+165
Points
Brandon Jennings 223
Magic Johnson 3,701
+3,478
Field Goals Made
Brandon Jennings 80
Magic Johnson 1,291
+1,211
Field Goals Attempted
Brandon Jennings 215
Magic Johnson 2,552
+2,337
3-Pointers Made
Brandon Jennings 20
Magic Johnson 51
+31
3-Pointers Attempted
Brandon Jennings 84
Magic Johnson 212
+128
Free Throws Made
Brandon Jennings 43
Magic Johnson 1,068
+1,025
Free Throws Attempted
Brandon Jennings 54
Magic Johnson 1,274
+1,220
Offensive Rebounds
Brandon Jennings 11
Magic Johnson 349
+338
Defensive Rebounds
Brandon Jennings 38
Magic Johnson 1,116
+1,078
Total Rebounds
Brandon Jennings 49
Magic Johnson 1,465
+1,416
Assists
Brandon Jennings 65
Magic Johnson 2,346
+2,281
Steals
Brandon Jennings 19
Magic Johnson 358
+339
Blocks
Brandon Jennings 5
Magic Johnson 64
+59
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Brandon Jennings 28
Magic Johnson 696
+668
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Brandon Jennings 38
Magic Johnson 524
+486

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Magic Johnson had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Brandon Jennings.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Brandon Jennings 37.2%
Magic Johnson 50.6%
+13.4
3-Point Percentage
Brandon Jennings 23.8%
Magic Johnson 24.1%
+0.3
Free Throw Percentage
Brandon Jennings 79.6%
Magic Johnson 83.8%
+4.2
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