Complete Stats Comparison of Magic Johnson and Chris Webber

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Magic Johnson and Chris Webber 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 / Games against each other

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 Johnson2
(assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		13
seasons
Chris Webber3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		15
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Magic Johnson3
(points, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		13
Playoffs
Chris Webber2
(rebounds, blocks)		1
(blocks)		10
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Magic Johnson5
stats		7
stats		3
stats
Chris Webber7
stats		7
stats		0
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Magic Johnson6
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Chris Webber6
stats		3
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, Chris Webber had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Magic Johnson had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Magic Johnson had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.1), free throws made (+2.5), assists (+7.0) and steals (+0.5)
- Chris Webber had better averages in points (+1.2), field goals made (+1.8), offensive rebounds (+0.9), defensive rebounds (+1.5), total rebounds (+2.6) and blocks (+1.0)
- Magic Johnson had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.1)
- Chris Webber had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.9)
- Magic Johnson had higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+0.1) and free throws attempted (+1.8)
- Chris Webber had higher average in field goals attempted (+4.9)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Magic Johnson 19.5
Chris Webber 20.7
+1.2
Field Goals Made
Magic Johnson 6.9
Chris Webber 8.7
+1.8
Field Goals Attempted
Magic Johnson 13.2
Chris Webber 18.1
+4.9
3-Pointers Made
Magic Johnson 0.4
+0.1
Chris Webber 0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Magic Johnson 1.2
+0.1
Chris Webber 1.1
Free Throws Made
Magic Johnson 5.5
+2.5
Chris Webber 3.0
Free Throws Attempted
Magic Johnson 6.5
+1.8
Chris Webber 4.7
Offensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 1.8
Chris Webber 2.7
+0.9
Defensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 5.5
Chris Webber 7.0
+1.5
Total Rebounds
Magic Johnson 7.2
Chris Webber 9.8
+2.6
Assists
Magic Johnson 11.2
+7.0
Chris Webber 4.2
Steals
Magic Johnson 1.9
+0.5
Chris Webber 1.4
Blocks
Magic Johnson 0.4
Chris Webber 1.4
+1.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 3.9
+1.1
Chris Webber 2.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 2.3
Chris Webber 3.2
+0.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Magic Johnson had more total points, assists and steals while Chris Webber had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Magic Johnson played more games (+75) and had more points (+525), 3-pointers made (+61), free throws made (+2,426), assists (+6,615) and steals (+527)
- Chris Webber played more years (+2) and had more field goals made (+981), offensive rebounds (+670), defensive rebounds (+895), total rebounds (+1,565) and blocks (+826)
- Magic Johnson had more turnovers (+1,193)
- Chris Webber had more personal fouls (+650)
- Magic Johnson had more 3-pointers attempted (+191) and free throws attempted (+1,944)
- Chris Webber had more field goals attempted (+3,073)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Magic Johnson 13
Chris Webber 15
+2
Games
Magic Johnson 906
+75
Chris Webber 831
Points
Magic Johnson 17,707
+525
Chris Webber 17,182
Field Goals Made
Magic Johnson 6,211
Chris Webber 7,192
+981
Field Goals Attempted
Magic Johnson 11,951
Chris Webber 15,024
+3,073
3-Pointers Made
Magic Johnson 325
+61
Chris Webber 264
3-Pointers Attempted
Magic Johnson 1,074
+191
Chris Webber 883
Free Throws Made
Magic Johnson 4,960
+2,426
Chris Webber 2,534
Free Throws Attempted
Magic Johnson 5,850
+1,944
Chris Webber 3,906
Offensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 1,601
Chris Webber 2,271
+670
Defensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 4,958
Chris Webber 5,853
+895
Total Rebounds
Magic Johnson 6,559
Chris Webber 8,124
+1,565
Assists
Magic Johnson 10,141
+6,615
Chris Webber 3,526
Steals
Magic Johnson 1,724
+527
Chris Webber 1,197
Blocks
Magic Johnson 374
Chris Webber 1,200
+826
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 3,506
+1,193
Chris Webber 2,313
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 2,050
Chris Webber 2,700
+650

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Magic Johnson had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Chris Webber.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson 52.0%
+4.1
Chris Webber 47.9%
3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson 30.3%
+0.4
Chris Webber 29.9%
Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson 84.8%
+19.9
Chris Webber 64.9%

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, assists and steals while Chris Webber had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Magic Johnson had better averages in points (+0.8), 3-pointers made (+0.1), free throws made (+2.5), assists (+8.7) and steals (+0.8)
- Chris Webber had better averages in field goals made (+0.9), offensive rebounds (+1.0), defensive rebounds (+0.1), total rebounds (+1.0) and blocks (+0.9)
- Magic Johnson had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.9)
- Chris Webber had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.8)
- Magic Johnson had higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+0.4) and free throws attempted (+1.6)
- Chris Webber had higher average in field goals attempted (+3.2)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Magic Johnson 19.5
+0.8
Chris Webber 18.7
Field Goals Made
Magic Johnson 6.8
Chris Webber 7.7
+0.9
Field Goals Attempted
Magic Johnson 13.4
Chris Webber 16.6
+3.2
3-Pointers Made
Magic Johnson 0.3
+0.1
Chris Webber 0.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Magic Johnson 1.1
+0.4
Chris Webber 0.7
Free Throws Made
Magic Johnson 5.6
+2.5
Chris Webber 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Magic Johnson 6.7
+1.6
Chris Webber 5.1
Offensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 1.8
Chris Webber 2.8
+1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 5.9
Chris Webber 6.0
+0.1
Total Rebounds
Magic Johnson 7.7
Chris Webber 8.7
+1.0
Assists
Magic Johnson 12.3
+8.7
Chris Webber 3.6
Steals
Magic Johnson 1.9
+0.8
Chris Webber 1.1
Blocks
Magic Johnson 0.3
Chris Webber 1.2
+0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 3.7
+0.9
Chris Webber 2.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 2.8
Chris Webber 3.6
+0.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Magic Johnson had more total points, rebounds, assists and steals while Chris Webber had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Magic Johnson played more years (+3) and games (+110), and had more points (+2,206), field goals made (+674), 3-pointers made (+37), free throws made (+821), offensive rebounds (+129), defensive rebounds (+640), total rebounds (+769), assists (+2,055) and steals (+267)
- Chris Webber had more blocks (+28)
- Magic Johnson had more turnovers (+469) and personal fouls (+238)
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- Magic Johnson had more field goals attempted (+1,222), 3-pointers attempted (+160) and free throws attempted (+870)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Magic Johnson 13
+3
Chris Webber 10
Games
Magic Johnson 190
+110
Chris Webber 80
Points
Magic Johnson 3,701
+2,206
Chris Webber 1,495
Field Goals Made
Magic Johnson 1,291
+674
Chris Webber 617
Field Goals Attempted
Magic Johnson 2,552
+1,222
Chris Webber 1,330
3-Pointers Made
Magic Johnson 51
+37
Chris Webber 14
3-Pointers Attempted
Magic Johnson 212
+160
Chris Webber 52
Free Throws Made
Magic Johnson 1,068
+821
Chris Webber 247
Free Throws Attempted
Magic Johnson 1,274
+870
Chris Webber 404
Offensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 349
+129
Chris Webber 220
Defensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 1,116
+640
Chris Webber 476
Total Rebounds
Magic Johnson 1,465
+769
Chris Webber 696
Assists
Magic Johnson 2,346
+2,055
Chris Webber 291
Steals
Magic Johnson 358
+267
Chris Webber 91
Blocks
Magic Johnson 64
Chris Webber 92
+28
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 696
+469
Chris Webber 227
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 524
+238
Chris Webber 286

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 Chris Webber had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson 50.6%
+4.2
Chris Webber 46.4%
3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson 24.1%
Chris Webber 26.9%
+2.8
Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson 83.8%
+22.7
Chris Webber 61.1%
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