Complete Stats Comparison of Magic Johnson and Dikembe Mutombo

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Magic Johnson and Dikembe Mutombo 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 Johnson3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		13
seasons
Dikembe Mutombo2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		18
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
Dikembe Mutombo2
(rebounds, blocks)		1
(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
Magic Johnson7
stats		7
stats		3
stats
Dikembe Mutombo5
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		10
stats		2
stats
Dikembe Mutombo6
stats		3
stats		1
stat
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 points, assists and steals while Dikembe Mutombo had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Magic Johnson had better averages in points (+9.7), field goals made (+3.4), 3-pointers made (+0.4), free throws made (+2.7), assists (+10.2) and steals (+1.5)
- Dikembe Mutombo had better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.4), defensive rebounds (+1.6), total rebounds (+3.1) and blocks (+2.4)
- Magic Johnson had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+2.1)
- Dikembe Mutombo had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.5)
- Magic Johnson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.5), 3-pointers attempted (+1.2) and free throws attempted (+2.4)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Magic Johnson 19.5
+9.7
Dikembe Mutombo 9.8
Field Goals Made
Magic Johnson 6.9
+3.4
Dikembe Mutombo 3.5
Field Goals Attempted
Magic Johnson 13.2
+6.5
Dikembe Mutombo 6.7
3-Pointers Made
Magic Johnson 0.4
+0.4
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Magic Johnson 1.2
+1.2
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
Free Throws Made
Magic Johnson 5.5
+2.7
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
Free Throws Attempted
Magic Johnson 6.5
+2.4
Dikembe Mutombo 4.1
Offensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 1.8
Dikembe Mutombo 3.2
+1.4
Defensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 5.5
Dikembe Mutombo 7.1
+1.6
Total Rebounds
Magic Johnson 7.2
Dikembe Mutombo 10.3
+3.1
Assists
Magic Johnson 11.2
+10.2
Dikembe Mutombo 1.0
Steals
Magic Johnson 1.9
+1.5
Dikembe Mutombo 0.4
Blocks
Magic Johnson 0.4
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
+2.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 3.9
+2.1
Dikembe Mutombo 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 2.3
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
+0.5

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 Dikembe Mutombo had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Magic Johnson had more points (+5,978), field goals made (+2,042), 3-pointers made (+325), free throws made (+1,569), assists (+8,901) and steals (+1,230)
- Dikembe Mutombo played more years (+5) and games (+290), and had more offensive rebounds (+2,207), defensive rebounds (+3,593), total rebounds (+5,800) and blocks (+2,915)
- Magic Johnson had more turnovers (+1,333)
- Dikembe Mutombo had more personal fouls (+1,333)
- Magic Johnson had more field goals attempted (+3,906), 3-pointers attempted (+1,072) and free throws attempted (+890)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Magic Johnson 13
Dikembe Mutombo 18
+5
Games
Magic Johnson 906
Dikembe Mutombo 1,196
+290
Points
Magic Johnson 17,707
+5,978
Dikembe Mutombo 11,729
Field Goals Made
Magic Johnson 6,211
+2,042
Dikembe Mutombo 4,169
Field Goals Attempted
Magic Johnson 11,951
+3,906
Dikembe Mutombo 8,045
3-Pointers Made
Magic Johnson 325
+325
Dikembe Mutombo 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Magic Johnson 1,074
+1,072
Dikembe Mutombo 2
Free Throws Made
Magic Johnson 4,960
+1,569
Dikembe Mutombo 3,391
Free Throws Attempted
Magic Johnson 5,850
+890
Dikembe Mutombo 4,960
Offensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 1,601
Dikembe Mutombo 3,808
+2,207
Defensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 4,958
Dikembe Mutombo 8,551
+3,593
Total Rebounds
Magic Johnson 6,559
Dikembe Mutombo 12,359
+5,800
Assists
Magic Johnson 10,141
+8,901
Dikembe Mutombo 1,240
Steals
Magic Johnson 1,724
+1,230
Dikembe Mutombo 494
Blocks
Magic Johnson 374
Dikembe Mutombo 3,289
+2,915
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 3,506
+1,333
Dikembe Mutombo 2,173
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 2,050
Dikembe Mutombo 3,383
+1,333

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 Dikembe Mutombo.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson 52.0%
+0.2
Dikembe Mutombo 51.8%
3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson 30.3%
+30.3
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson 84.8%
+16.4
Dikembe Mutombo 68.4%

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 Dikembe Mutombo had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Magic Johnson had better averages in points (+10.4), field goals made (+3.8), 3-pointers made (+0.3), free throws made (+2.5), assists (+11.5) and steals (+1.5)
- Dikembe Mutombo had better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.1), defensive rebounds (+0.7), total rebounds (+1.8) and blocks (+2.2)
- Magic Johnson had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.2) and personal fouls (+0.2)
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- Magic Johnson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.6), 3-pointers attempted (+1.1) and free throws attempted (+2.3)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Magic Johnson 19.5
+10.4
Dikembe Mutombo 9.1
Field Goals Made
Magic Johnson 6.8
+3.8
Dikembe Mutombo 3.0
Field Goals Attempted
Magic Johnson 13.4
+7.6
Dikembe Mutombo 5.8
3-Pointers Made
Magic Johnson 0.3
+0.3
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Magic Johnson 1.1
+1.1
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
Free Throws Made
Magic Johnson 5.6
+2.5
Dikembe Mutombo 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Magic Johnson 6.7
+2.3
Dikembe Mutombo 4.4
Offensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 1.8
Dikembe Mutombo 2.9
+1.1
Defensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 5.9
Dikembe Mutombo 6.6
+0.7
Total Rebounds
Magic Johnson 7.7
Dikembe Mutombo 9.5
+1.8
Assists
Magic Johnson 12.3
+11.5
Dikembe Mutombo 0.8
Steals
Magic Johnson 1.9
+1.5
Dikembe Mutombo 0.4
Blocks
Magic Johnson 0.3
Dikembe Mutombo 2.5
+2.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 3.7
+2.2
Dikembe Mutombo 1.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 2.8
+0.2
Dikembe Mutombo 2.6

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 Dikembe Mutombo had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Magic Johnson played more games (+89) and had more points (+2,783), field goals made (+988), 3-pointers made (+51), free throws made (+756), offensive rebounds (+53), defensive rebounds (+450), total rebounds (+503), assists (+2,268) and steals (+318)
- Dikembe Mutombo had more blocks (+187)
- Magic Johnson had more turnovers (+547) and personal fouls (+265)
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- Magic Johnson had more field goals attempted (+1,966), 3-pointers attempted (+211) and free throws attempted (+830)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Magic Johnson 13
Dikembe Mutombo 13
Games
Magic Johnson 190
+89
Dikembe Mutombo 101
Points
Magic Johnson 3,701
+2,783
Dikembe Mutombo 918
Field Goals Made
Magic Johnson 1,291
+988
Dikembe Mutombo 303
Field Goals Attempted
Magic Johnson 2,552
+1,966
Dikembe Mutombo 586
3-Pointers Made
Magic Johnson 51
+51
Dikembe Mutombo 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Magic Johnson 212
+211
Dikembe Mutombo 1
Free Throws Made
Magic Johnson 1,068
+756
Dikembe Mutombo 312
Free Throws Attempted
Magic Johnson 1,274
+830
Dikembe Mutombo 444
Offensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 349
+53
Dikembe Mutombo 296
Defensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 1,116
+450
Dikembe Mutombo 666
Total Rebounds
Magic Johnson 1,465
+503
Dikembe Mutombo 962
Assists
Magic Johnson 2,346
+2,268
Dikembe Mutombo 78
Steals
Magic Johnson 358
+318
Dikembe Mutombo 40
Blocks
Magic Johnson 64
Dikembe Mutombo 251
+187
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 696
+547
Dikembe Mutombo 149
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 524
+265
Dikembe Mutombo 259

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson 50.6%
Dikembe Mutombo 51.7%
+1.1
3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson 24.1%
+24.1
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson 83.8%
+13.5
Dikembe Mutombo 70.3%
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