Complete Stats Comparison of Magic Johnson and Austin Reaves

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Magic Johnson and Austin Reaves 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
Magic Johnson5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
seasons
Austin Reaves0
0
4
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Magic Johnson4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
Playoffs
Austin Reaves0
0
3
Playoffs
they are tied1
(blocks)

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Magic Johnson9
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Austin Reaves3
stats		3
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Magic Johnson8
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Austin Reaves3
stats		3
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, Magic Johnson has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Austin Reaves.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Magic Johnson has better averages in points (+5.0), field goals made (+2.1), free throws made (+2.4), offensive rebounds (+1.1), defensive rebounds (+2.4), total rebounds (+3.4), assists (+6.9), steals (+1.2) and blocks (+0.1)
- Austin Reaves has better average in 3-pointers made (+1.4)
- Magic Johnson has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.1) and personal fouls (+0.5)
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- Magic Johnson has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.3) and free throws attempted (+2.9)
- Austin Reaves has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+3.6)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Magic Johnson 19.5
+5.0
Austin Reaves 14.5
Field Goals Made
Magic Johnson 6.9
+2.1
Austin Reaves 4.8
Field Goals Attempted
Magic Johnson 13.2
+3.3
Austin Reaves 9.9
3-Pointers Made
Magic Johnson 0.4
Austin Reaves 1.8
+1.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Magic Johnson 1.2
Austin Reaves 4.8
+3.6
Free Throws Made
Magic Johnson 5.5
+2.4
Austin Reaves 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Magic Johnson 6.5
+2.9
Austin Reaves 3.6
Offensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 1.8
+1.1
Austin Reaves 0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 5.5
+2.4
Austin Reaves 3.1
Total Rebounds
Magic Johnson 7.2
+3.4
Austin Reaves 3.8
Assists
Magic Johnson 11.2
+6.9
Austin Reaves 4.3
Steals
Magic Johnson 1.9
+1.2
Austin Reaves 0.7
Blocks
Magic Johnson 0.4
+0.1
Austin Reaves 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 3.9
+2.1
Austin Reaves 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 2.3
+0.5
Austin Reaves 1.8

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 Austin Reaves.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Magic Johnson played more years (+9) and games (+626), and has more points (+13,655), field goals made (+4,872), free throws made (+4,079), offensive rebounds (+1,405), defensive rebounds (+4,087), total rebounds (+5,492), assists (+8,945), steals (+1,515) and blocks (+288)
- Austin Reaves has more 3-pointers made (+168)
- Magic Johnson has more turnovers (+3,016) and personal fouls (+1,551)
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- Magic Johnson has more field goals attempted (+9,166) and free throws attempted (+4,829)
- Austin Reaves has more 3-pointers attempted (+260)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Magic Johnson 13
+9
Austin Reaves 4
Games
Magic Johnson 906
+626
Austin Reaves 280
Points
Magic Johnson 17,707
+13,655
Austin Reaves 4,052
Field Goals Made
Magic Johnson 6,211
+4,872
Austin Reaves 1,339
Field Goals Attempted
Magic Johnson 11,951
+9,166
Austin Reaves 2,785
3-Pointers Made
Magic Johnson 325
Austin Reaves 493
+168
3-Pointers Attempted
Magic Johnson 1,074
Austin Reaves 1,334
+260
Free Throws Made
Magic Johnson 4,960
+4,079
Austin Reaves 881
Free Throws Attempted
Magic Johnson 5,850
+4,829
Austin Reaves 1,021
Offensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 1,601
+1,405
Austin Reaves 196
Defensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 4,958
+4,087
Austin Reaves 871
Total Rebounds
Magic Johnson 6,559
+5,492
Austin Reaves 1,067
Assists
Magic Johnson 10,141
+8,945
Austin Reaves 1,196
Steals
Magic Johnson 1,724
+1,515
Austin Reaves 209
Blocks
Magic Johnson 374
+288
Austin Reaves 86
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 3,506
+3,016
Austin Reaves 490
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 2,050
+1,551
Austin Reaves 499

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson 52.0%
+3.9
Austin Reaves 48.1%
3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson 30.3%
Austin Reaves 37.0%
+6.7
Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson 84.8%
Austin Reaves 86.3%
+1.5

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Magic Johnson has better averages in points, rebounds, assists and steals than Austin Reaves. They are tied in blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Magic Johnson has better averages in points (+2.8), field goals made (+1.0), free throws made (+2.8), offensive rebounds (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+2.5), total rebounds (+3.2), assists (+8.1) and steals (+1.2)
- Austin Reaves has better average in 3-pointers made (+2.0)
- Magic Johnson has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.0) and personal fouls (+0.3)
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- Magic Johnson has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.7) and free throws attempted (+3.5)
- Austin Reaves has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+5.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Magic Johnson 19.5
+2.8
Austin Reaves 16.7
Field Goals Made
Magic Johnson 6.8
+1.0
Austin Reaves 5.8
Field Goals Attempted
Magic Johnson 13.4
+0.7
Austin Reaves 12.7
3-Pointers Made
Magic Johnson 0.3
Austin Reaves 2.3
+2.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Magic Johnson 1.1
Austin Reaves 6.2
+5.1
Free Throws Made
Magic Johnson 5.6
+2.8
Austin Reaves 2.8
Free Throws Attempted
Magic Johnson 6.7
+3.5
Austin Reaves 3.2
Offensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 1.8
+0.7
Austin Reaves 1.1
Defensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 5.9
+2.5
Austin Reaves 3.4
Total Rebounds
Magic Johnson 7.7
+3.2
Austin Reaves 4.5
Assists
Magic Johnson 12.3
+8.1
Austin Reaves 4.2
Steals
Magic Johnson 1.9
+1.2
Austin Reaves 0.7
Blocks
Magic Johnson 0.3
Austin Reaves 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 3.7
+2.0
Austin Reaves 1.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 2.8
+0.3
Austin Reaves 2.5

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 Austin Reaves.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Magic Johnson played more years (+10) and games (+164), and has more points (+3,266), field goals made (+1,141), free throws made (+994), offensive rebounds (+320), defensive rebounds (+1,028), total rebounds (+1,348), assists (+2,237), steals (+340) and blocks (+55)
- Austin Reaves has more 3-pointers made (+10)
- Magic Johnson has more turnovers (+653) and personal fouls (+459)
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- Magic Johnson has more field goals attempted (+2,222), 3-pointers attempted (+51) and free throws attempted (+1,191)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Magic Johnson 13
+10
Austin Reaves 3
Games
Magic Johnson 190
+164
Austin Reaves 26
Points
Magic Johnson 3,701
+3,266
Austin Reaves 435
Field Goals Made
Magic Johnson 1,291
+1,141
Austin Reaves 150
Field Goals Attempted
Magic Johnson 2,552
+2,222
Austin Reaves 330
3-Pointers Made
Magic Johnson 51
Austin Reaves 61
+10
3-Pointers Attempted
Magic Johnson 212
+51
Austin Reaves 161
Free Throws Made
Magic Johnson 1,068
+994
Austin Reaves 74
Free Throws Attempted
Magic Johnson 1,274
+1,191
Austin Reaves 83
Offensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 349
+320
Austin Reaves 29
Defensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 1,116
+1,028
Austin Reaves 88
Total Rebounds
Magic Johnson 1,465
+1,348
Austin Reaves 117
Assists
Magic Johnson 2,346
+2,237
Austin Reaves 109
Steals
Magic Johnson 358
+340
Austin Reaves 18
Blocks
Magic Johnson 64
+55
Austin Reaves 9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 696
+653
Austin Reaves 43
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 524
+459
Austin Reaves 65

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Austin Reaves 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
Magic Johnson 50.6%
+5.1
Austin Reaves 45.5%
3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson 24.1%
Austin Reaves 37.9%
+13.8
Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson 83.8%
Austin Reaves 89.2%
+5.4
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