Complete Stats Comparison of Magic Johnson and Khris Middleton

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Magic Johnson and Khris Middleton 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
Khris Middleton0
0
13
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Magic Johnson4
(rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
Playoffs
Khris Middleton1
(points)		0
9
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Magic Johnson10
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Khris Middleton2
stats		3
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
stat
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
Khris Middleton4
stats		3
stats		2
stats

- "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 Khris Middleton.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Magic Johnson has better averages in points (+2.9), field goals made (+0.9), free throws made (+2.8), offensive rebounds (+1.2), defensive rebounds (+1.4), total rebounds (+2.4), assists (+7.2), steals (+0.7) and blocks (+0.2)
- Khris Middleton has better average in 3-pointers made (+1.4)
- Magic Johnson has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.8)
- Khris Middleton has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.2)
- Magic Johnson has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.1) and free throws attempted (+3.4)
- Khris Middleton has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+3.5)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Magic Johnson 19.5
+2.9
Khris Middleton 16.6
Field Goals Made
Magic Johnson 6.9
+0.9
Khris Middleton 6.0
Field Goals Attempted
Magic Johnson 13.2
+0.1
Khris Middleton 13.1
3-Pointers Made
Magic Johnson 0.4
Khris Middleton 1.8
+1.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Magic Johnson 1.2
Khris Middleton 4.7
+3.5
Free Throws Made
Magic Johnson 5.5
+2.8
Khris Middleton 2.7
Free Throws Attempted
Magic Johnson 6.5
+3.4
Khris Middleton 3.1
Offensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 1.8
+1.2
Khris Middleton 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 5.5
+1.4
Khris Middleton 4.1
Total Rebounds
Magic Johnson 7.2
+2.4
Khris Middleton 4.8
Assists
Magic Johnson 11.2
+7.2
Khris Middleton 4.0
Steals
Magic Johnson 1.9
+0.7
Khris Middleton 1.2
Blocks
Magic Johnson 0.4
+0.2
Khris Middleton 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 3.9
+1.8
Khris Middleton 2.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 2.3
Khris Middleton 2.5
+0.2

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 Khris Middleton.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Magic Johnson played more games (+130) and has more points (+4,806), field goals made (+1,523), free throws made (+2,844), offensive rebounds (+1,119), defensive rebounds (+1,740), total rebounds (+2,859), assists (+7,075), steals (+821) and blocks (+223)
- Khris Middleton has more 3-pointers made (+1,084)
- Magic Johnson has more turnovers (+1,890) and personal fouls (+100)
-
- Magic Johnson has more field goals attempted (+1,764) and free throws attempted (+3,441)
- Khris Middleton has more 3-pointers attempted (+2,570)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Magic Johnson 13
Khris Middleton 13
Games
Magic Johnson 906
+130
Khris Middleton 776
Points
Magic Johnson 17,707
+4,806
Khris Middleton 12,901
Field Goals Made
Magic Johnson 6,211
+1,523
Khris Middleton 4,688
Field Goals Attempted
Magic Johnson 11,951
+1,764
Khris Middleton 10,187
3-Pointers Made
Magic Johnson 325
Khris Middleton 1,409
+1,084
3-Pointers Attempted
Magic Johnson 1,074
Khris Middleton 3,644
+2,570
Free Throws Made
Magic Johnson 4,960
+2,844
Khris Middleton 2,116
Free Throws Attempted
Magic Johnson 5,850
+3,441
Khris Middleton 2,409
Offensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 1,601
+1,119
Khris Middleton 482
Defensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 4,958
+1,740
Khris Middleton 3,218
Total Rebounds
Magic Johnson 6,559
+2,859
Khris Middleton 3,700
Assists
Magic Johnson 10,141
+7,075
Khris Middleton 3,066
Steals
Magic Johnson 1,724
+821
Khris Middleton 903
Blocks
Magic Johnson 374
+223
Khris Middleton 151
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 3,506
+1,890
Khris Middleton 1,616
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 2,050
+100
Khris Middleton 1,950

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Khris Middleton 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%
+6.0
Khris Middleton 46.0%
3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson 30.3%
Khris Middleton 38.7%
+8.4
Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson 84.8%
Khris Middleton 87.8%
+3.0

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 rebounds, assists, steals and blocks while Khris Middleton has better average in points.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Magic Johnson has better averages in free throws made (+2.2), offensive rebounds (+1.0), defensive rebounds (+0.2), total rebounds (+1.2), assists (+7.5), steals (+0.7) and blocks (+0.1)
- Khris Middleton has better averages in points (+1.1), field goals made (+0.6) and 3-pointers made (+2.2)
- Magic Johnson has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.0)
- Khris Middleton has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.3)
- Magic Johnson has higher average in free throws attempted (+2.8)
- Khris Middleton has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.3) and 3-pointers attempted (+5.2)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Magic Johnson 19.5
Khris Middleton 20.6
+1.1
Field Goals Made
Magic Johnson 6.8
Khris Middleton 7.4
+0.6
Field Goals Attempted
Magic Johnson 13.4
Khris Middleton 16.7
+3.3
3-Pointers Made
Magic Johnson 0.3
Khris Middleton 2.5
+2.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Magic Johnson 1.1
Khris Middleton 6.3
+5.2
Free Throws Made
Magic Johnson 5.6
+2.2
Khris Middleton 3.4
Free Throws Attempted
Magic Johnson 6.7
+2.8
Khris Middleton 3.9
Offensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 1.8
+1.0
Khris Middleton 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 5.9
+0.2
Khris Middleton 5.7
Total Rebounds
Magic Johnson 7.7
+1.2
Khris Middleton 6.5
Assists
Magic Johnson 12.3
+7.5
Khris Middleton 4.8
Steals
Magic Johnson 1.9
+0.7
Khris Middleton 1.2
Blocks
Magic Johnson 0.3
+0.1
Khris Middleton 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 3.7
+1.0
Khris Middleton 2.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 2.8
Khris Middleton 3.1
+0.3

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 Khris Middleton.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Magic Johnson played more years (+4) and games (+110), and has more points (+2,051), field goals made (+700), free throws made (+796), offensive rebounds (+282), defensive rebounds (+662), total rebounds (+944), assists (+1,963), steals (+262) and blocks (+49)
- Khris Middleton has more 3-pointers made (+145)
- Magic Johnson has more turnovers (+480) and personal fouls (+274)
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- Magic Johnson has more field goals attempted (+1,213) and free throws attempted (+960)
- Khris Middleton has more 3-pointers attempted (+291)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Magic Johnson 13
+4
Khris Middleton 9
Games
Magic Johnson 190
+110
Khris Middleton 80
Points
Magic Johnson 3,701
+2,051
Khris Middleton 1,650
Field Goals Made
Magic Johnson 1,291
+700
Khris Middleton 591
Field Goals Attempted
Magic Johnson 2,552
+1,213
Khris Middleton 1,339
3-Pointers Made
Magic Johnson 51
Khris Middleton 196
+145
3-Pointers Attempted
Magic Johnson 212
Khris Middleton 503
+291
Free Throws Made
Magic Johnson 1,068
+796
Khris Middleton 272
Free Throws Attempted
Magic Johnson 1,274
+960
Khris Middleton 314
Offensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 349
+282
Khris Middleton 67
Defensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 1,116
+662
Khris Middleton 454
Total Rebounds
Magic Johnson 1,465
+944
Khris Middleton 521
Assists
Magic Johnson 2,346
+1,963
Khris Middleton 383
Steals
Magic Johnson 358
+262
Khris Middleton 96
Blocks
Magic Johnson 64
+49
Khris Middleton 15
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 696
+480
Khris Middleton 216
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 524
+274
Khris Middleton 250

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Khris Middleton 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%
+6.5
Khris Middleton 44.1%
3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson 24.1%
Khris Middleton 39.0%
+14.9
Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson 83.8%
Khris Middleton 86.6%
+2.8
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