Complete Stats Comparison of Josh Giddey and Magic Johnson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Josh Giddey 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
Josh Giddey2
(rebounds, blocks)		0
5
seasons
Magic Johnson3
(points, assists, steals)		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
Josh Giddey1
(blocks)		0
1
Playoff
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
Josh Giddey6
stats		2
stats		1
stat
Magic Johnson6
stats		12
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Josh Giddey4
stats		2
stats		2
stats
Magic Johnson8
stats		12
stats		1
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 has better averages in points, assists and steals while Josh Giddey has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Josh Giddey has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+0.3), total rebounds (+0.3) and blocks (+0.1)
- Magic Johnson has better averages in points (+5.4), field goals made (+1.2), free throws made (+3.9), offensive rebounds (+0.1), assists (+5.1) and steals (+1.0)
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- Magic Johnson has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.2) and personal fouls (+0.6)
- Josh Giddey has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.3)
- Magic Johnson has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.9) and free throws attempted (+4.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Josh Giddey 14.1
Magic Johnson 19.5
+5.4
Field Goals Made
Josh Giddey 5.7
Magic Johnson 6.9
+1.2
Field Goals Attempted
Josh Giddey 12.3
Magic Johnson 13.2
+0.9
3-Pointers Made
Josh Giddey 1.1
+0.7
Magic Johnson 0.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Josh Giddey 3.5
+2.3
Magic Johnson 1.2
Free Throws Made
Josh Giddey 1.6
Magic Johnson 5.5
+3.9
Free Throws Attempted
Josh Giddey 2.1
Magic Johnson 6.5
+4.4
Offensive Rebounds
Josh Giddey 1.7
Magic Johnson 1.8
+0.1
Defensive Rebounds
Josh Giddey 5.8
+0.3
Magic Johnson 5.5
Total Rebounds
Josh Giddey 7.5
+0.3
Magic Johnson 7.2
Assists
Josh Giddey 6.1
Magic Johnson 11.2
+5.1
Steals
Josh Giddey 0.9
Magic Johnson 1.9
+1.0
Blocks
Josh Giddey 0.5
+0.1
Magic Johnson 0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Josh Giddey 2.7
Magic Johnson 3.9
+1.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Josh Giddey 1.7
Magic Johnson 2.3
+0.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Magic Johnson has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Josh Giddey.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

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- Magic Johnson played more years (+8) and games (+623), and has more points (+13,707), field goals made (+4,599), 3-pointers made (+1), free throws made (+4,508), offensive rebounds (+1,114), defensive rebounds (+3,319), total rebounds (+4,433), assists (+8,419), steals (+1,478) and blocks (+232)
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- Magic Johnson has more turnovers (+2,743) and personal fouls (+1,579)
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- Magic Johnson has more field goals attempted (+8,474), 3-pointers attempted (+94) and free throws attempted (+5,257)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Josh Giddey 5
Magic Johnson 13
+8
Games
Josh Giddey 283
Magic Johnson 906
+623
Points
Josh Giddey 4,000
Magic Johnson 17,707
+13,707
Field Goals Made
Josh Giddey 1,612
Magic Johnson 6,211
+4,599
Field Goals Attempted
Josh Giddey 3,477
Magic Johnson 11,951
+8,474
3-Pointers Made
Josh Giddey 324
Magic Johnson 325
+1
3-Pointers Attempted
Josh Giddey 980
Magic Johnson 1,074
+94
Free Throws Made
Josh Giddey 452
Magic Johnson 4,960
+4,508
Free Throws Attempted
Josh Giddey 593
Magic Johnson 5,850
+5,257
Offensive Rebounds
Josh Giddey 487
Magic Johnson 1,601
+1,114
Defensive Rebounds
Josh Giddey 1,639
Magic Johnson 4,958
+3,319
Total Rebounds
Josh Giddey 2,126
Magic Johnson 6,559
+4,433
Assists
Josh Giddey 1,722
Magic Johnson 10,141
+8,419
Steals
Josh Giddey 246
Magic Johnson 1,724
+1,478
Blocks
Josh Giddey 142
Magic Johnson 374
+232
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Josh Giddey 763
Magic Johnson 3,506
+2,743
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Josh Giddey 471
Magic Johnson 2,050
+1,579

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Magic Johnson has better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Josh Giddey has better 3-point percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Josh Giddey 46.4%
Magic Johnson 52.0%
+5.6
3-Point Percentage
Josh Giddey 33.1%
+2.8
Magic Johnson 30.3%
Free Throw Percentage
Josh Giddey 76.2%
Magic Johnson 84.8%
+8.6

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Josh Giddey has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.9) and blocks (+0.1)
- Magic Johnson has better averages in points (+10.8), field goals made (+3.4), free throws made (+4.9), offensive rebounds (+1.1), defensive rebounds (+3.0), total rebounds (+4.1), assists (+10.2) and steals (+1.7)
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- Magic Johnson has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.5) and personal fouls (+1.9)
- Josh Giddey has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.3)
- Magic Johnson has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.9) and free throws attempted (+5.9)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Josh Giddey 8.7
Magic Johnson 19.5
+10.8
Field Goals Made
Josh Giddey 3.4
Magic Johnson 6.8
+3.4
Field Goals Attempted
Josh Giddey 7.5
Magic Johnson 13.4
+5.9
3-Pointers Made
Josh Giddey 1.2
+0.9
Magic Johnson 0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Josh Giddey 3.4
+2.3
Magic Johnson 1.1
Free Throws Made
Josh Giddey 0.7
Magic Johnson 5.6
+4.9
Free Throws Attempted
Josh Giddey 0.8
Magic Johnson 6.7
+5.9
Offensive Rebounds
Josh Giddey 0.7
Magic Johnson 1.8
+1.1
Defensive Rebounds
Josh Giddey 2.9
Magic Johnson 5.9
+3.0
Total Rebounds
Josh Giddey 3.6
Magic Johnson 7.7
+4.1
Assists
Josh Giddey 2.1
Magic Johnson 12.3
+10.2
Steals
Josh Giddey 0.2
Magic Johnson 1.9
+1.7
Blocks
Josh Giddey 0.4
+0.1
Magic Johnson 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Josh Giddey 1.2
Magic Johnson 3.7
+2.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Josh Giddey 0.9
Magic Johnson 2.8
+1.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Magic Johnson has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Josh Giddey.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Magic Johnson played more years (+12) and games (+180), and has more points (+3,614), field goals made (+1,257), 3-pointers made (+39), free throws made (+1,061), offensive rebounds (+342), defensive rebounds (+1,087), total rebounds (+1,429), assists (+2,325), steals (+356) and blocks (+60)
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- Magic Johnson has more turnovers (+684) and personal fouls (+515)
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- Magic Johnson has more field goals attempted (+2,477), 3-pointers attempted (+178) and free throws attempted (+1,266)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Josh Giddey 1
Magic Johnson 13
+12
Games
Josh Giddey 10
Magic Johnson 190
+180
Points
Josh Giddey 87
Magic Johnson 3,701
+3,614
Field Goals Made
Josh Giddey 34
Magic Johnson 1,291
+1,257
Field Goals Attempted
Josh Giddey 75
Magic Johnson 2,552
+2,477
3-Pointers Made
Josh Giddey 12
Magic Johnson 51
+39
3-Pointers Attempted
Josh Giddey 34
Magic Johnson 212
+178
Free Throws Made
Josh Giddey 7
Magic Johnson 1,068
+1,061
Free Throws Attempted
Josh Giddey 8
Magic Johnson 1,274
+1,266
Offensive Rebounds
Josh Giddey 7
Magic Johnson 349
+342
Defensive Rebounds
Josh Giddey 29
Magic Johnson 1,116
+1,087
Total Rebounds
Josh Giddey 36
Magic Johnson 1,465
+1,429
Assists
Josh Giddey 21
Magic Johnson 2,346
+2,325
Steals
Josh Giddey 2
Magic Johnson 358
+356
Blocks
Josh Giddey 4
Magic Johnson 64
+60
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Josh Giddey 12
Magic Johnson 696
+684
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Josh Giddey 9
Magic Johnson 524
+515

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Josh Giddey has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Magic Johnson has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Josh Giddey 45.3%
Magic Johnson 50.6%
+5.3
3-Point Percentage
Josh Giddey 35.3%
+11.2
Magic Johnson 24.1%
Free Throw Percentage
Josh Giddey 87.5%
+3.7
Magic Johnson 83.8%
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