Complete Stats Comparison of Gilbert Arenas and Magic Johnson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Gilbert Arenas 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
Gilbert Arenas1
(points)		0
11
seasons
Magic Johnson4
(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
Gilbert Arenas1
(blocks)		0
5
Playoffs
Magic Johnson4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		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
Gilbert Arenas3
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
Gilbert Arenas3
stats		2
stats		1
stat
Magic Johnson8
stats		12
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
stat

- "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, out of the five main statistical categories, Magic Johnson had better averages in rebounds, assists, steals and blocks while Gilbert Arenas had better average in points.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Gilbert Arenas had better averages in points (+1.2) and 3-pointers made (+1.6)
- Magic Johnson had better averages in field goals made (+0.2), free throws made (+0.3), offensive rebounds (+1.0), defensive rebounds (+2.4), total rebounds (+3.3), assists (+5.9), steals (+0.3) and blocks (+0.2)
- Gilbert Arenas had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.7)
- Magic Johnson had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.7)
- Gilbert Arenas had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.8) and 3-pointers attempted (+4.4)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Gilbert Arenas 20.7
+1.2
Magic Johnson 19.5
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 6.7
Magic Johnson 6.9
+0.2
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 16.0
+2.8
Magic Johnson 13.2
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 2.0
+1.6
Magic Johnson 0.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 5.6
+4.4
Magic Johnson 1.2
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 5.2
Magic Johnson 5.5
+0.3
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 6.5
Magic Johnson 6.5
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 0.8
Magic Johnson 1.8
+1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 3.1
Magic Johnson 5.5
+2.4
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 3.9
Magic Johnson 7.2
+3.3
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 5.3
Magic Johnson 11.2
+5.9
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 1.6
Magic Johnson 1.9
+0.3
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 0.2
Magic Johnson 0.4
+0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 3.2
Magic Johnson 3.9
+0.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 3.0
+0.7
Magic Johnson 2.3

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 Gilbert Arenas.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Gilbert Arenas had more 3-pointers made (+754)
- Magic Johnson played more years (+2) and games (+354), and had more points (+6,305), field goals made (+2,489), free throws made (+2,081), offensive rebounds (+1,157), defensive rebounds (+3,234), total rebounds (+4,391), assists (+7,232), steals (+840) and blocks (+240)
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- Magic Johnson had more turnovers (+1,762) and personal fouls (+367)
- Gilbert Arenas had more 3-pointers attempted (+2,003)
- Magic Johnson had more field goals attempted (+3,101) and free throws attempted (+2,266)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Gilbert Arenas 11
Magic Johnson 13
+2
Games
Gilbert Arenas 552
Magic Johnson 906
+354
Points
Gilbert Arenas 11,402
Magic Johnson 17,707
+6,305
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 3,722
Magic Johnson 6,211
+2,489
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 8,850
Magic Johnson 11,951
+3,101
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 1,079
+754
Magic Johnson 325
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 3,077
+2,003
Magic Johnson 1,074
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 2,879
Magic Johnson 4,960
+2,081
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 3,584
Magic Johnson 5,850
+2,266
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 444
Magic Johnson 1,601
+1,157
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 1,724
Magic Johnson 4,958
+3,234
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 2,168
Magic Johnson 6,559
+4,391
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 2,909
Magic Johnson 10,141
+7,232
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 884
Magic Johnson 1,724
+840
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 134
Magic Johnson 374
+240
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 1,744
Magic Johnson 3,506
+1,762
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 1,683
Magic Johnson 2,050
+367

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 Gilbert Arenas had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 42.1%
Magic Johnson 52.0%
+9.9
3-Point Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 35.1%
+4.8
Magic Johnson 30.3%
Free Throw Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 80.3%
Magic Johnson 84.8%
+4.5

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Magic Johnson had better averages in points, rebounds, assists and steals while Gilbert Arenas had better average in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Gilbert Arenas had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.2) and blocks (+0.1)
- Magic Johnson had better averages in points (+2.4), field goals made (+1.3), free throws made (+1.1), offensive rebounds (+1.2), defensive rebounds (+3.1), total rebounds (+4.2), assists (+8.5) and steals (+0.7)
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- Magic Johnson had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.3)
- Gilbert Arenas had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.1) and 3-pointers attempted (+3.8)
- Magic Johnson had higher average in free throws attempted (+0.8)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Gilbert Arenas 17.1
Magic Johnson 19.5
+2.4
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 5.5
Magic Johnson 6.8
+1.3
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 13.5
+0.1
Magic Johnson 13.4
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 1.5
+1.2
Magic Johnson 0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 4.9
+3.8
Magic Johnson 1.1
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 4.5
Magic Johnson 5.6
+1.1
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 5.9
Magic Johnson 6.7
+0.8
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 0.6
Magic Johnson 1.8
+1.2
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 2.8
Magic Johnson 5.9
+3.1
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 3.5
Magic Johnson 7.7
+4.2
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 3.8
Magic Johnson 12.3
+8.5
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 1.2
Magic Johnson 1.9
+0.7
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 0.4
+0.1
Magic Johnson 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 2.4
Magic Johnson 3.7
+1.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 2.8
Magic Johnson 2.8

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 Gilbert Arenas.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Magic Johnson played more years (+8) and games (+159), and had more points (+3,171), field goals made (+1,119), 3-pointers made (+5), free throws made (+928), offensive rebounds (+330), defensive rebounds (+1,028), total rebounds (+1,358), assists (+2,228), steals (+321) and blocks (+53)
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- Magic Johnson had more turnovers (+622) and personal fouls (+436)
-
- Magic Johnson had more field goals attempted (+2,132), 3-pointers attempted (+61) and free throws attempted (+1,092)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Gilbert Arenas 5
Magic Johnson 13
+8
Games
Gilbert Arenas 31
Magic Johnson 190
+159
Points
Gilbert Arenas 530
Magic Johnson 3,701
+3,171
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 172
Magic Johnson 1,291
+1,119
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 420
Magic Johnson 2,552
+2,132
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 46
Magic Johnson 51
+5
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 151
Magic Johnson 212
+61
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 140
Magic Johnson 1,068
+928
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 182
Magic Johnson 1,274
+1,092
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 19
Magic Johnson 349
+330
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 88
Magic Johnson 1,116
+1,028
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 107
Magic Johnson 1,465
+1,358
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 118
Magic Johnson 2,346
+2,228
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 37
Magic Johnson 358
+321
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 11
Magic Johnson 64
+53
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 74
Magic Johnson 696
+622
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 88
Magic Johnson 524
+436

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Magic Johnson had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Gilbert Arenas had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 41.0%
Magic Johnson 50.6%
+9.6
3-Point Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 30.5%
+6.4
Magic Johnson 24.1%
Free Throw Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 76.9%
Magic Johnson 83.8%
+6.9
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