Complete Stats Comparison of Magic Johnson and Larry Johnson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Magic Johnson and Larry 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 / 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)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
seasons
Larry Johnson1
(rebounds)		0
10
seasons
they are tied1
(blocks)
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
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
Playoffs
Larry Johnson0
0
6
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		10
stats		2
stats
Larry Johnson4
stats		4
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Magic Johnson10
stats		12
stats		2
stats
Larry Johnson2
stats		2
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 had better averages in points, assists and steals while Larry Johnson had better average in rebounds. They are tied in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Magic Johnson had better averages in points (+3.3), field goals made (+0.7), free throws made (+2.3), defensive rebounds (+0.5), assists (+7.9) and steals (+1.2)
- Larry Johnson had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.1), offensive rebounds (+0.7) and total rebounds (+0.3)
- Magic Johnson had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.9)
- Larry Johnson had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
- Magic Johnson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.3) and free throws attempted (+2.3)
- Larry Johnson had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Magic Johnson 19.5
+3.3
Larry Johnson 16.2
Field Goals Made
Magic Johnson 6.9
+0.7
Larry Johnson 6.2
Field Goals Attempted
Magic Johnson 13.2
+0.3
Larry Johnson 12.9
3-Pointers Made
Magic Johnson 0.4
Larry Johnson 0.5
+0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Magic Johnson 1.2
Larry Johnson 1.6
+0.4
Free Throws Made
Magic Johnson 5.5
+2.3
Larry Johnson 3.2
Free Throws Attempted
Magic Johnson 6.5
+2.3
Larry Johnson 4.2
Offensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 1.8
Larry Johnson 2.5
+0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 5.5
+0.5
Larry Johnson 5.0
Total Rebounds
Magic Johnson 7.2
Larry Johnson 7.5
+0.3
Assists
Magic Johnson 11.2
+7.9
Larry Johnson 3.3
Steals
Magic Johnson 1.9
+1.2
Larry Johnson 0.7
Blocks
Magic Johnson 0.4
Larry Johnson 0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 3.9
+1.9
Larry Johnson 2.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 2.3
Larry Johnson 2.7
+0.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Magic Johnson had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Larry Johnson.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Magic Johnson played more years (+3) and games (+199), and had more points (+6,257), field goals made (+1,810), free throws made (+2,679), defensive rebounds (+1,452), total rebounds (+1,259), assists (+7,843), steals (+1,209) and blocks (+116)
- Larry Johnson had more 3-pointers made (+42) and offensive rebounds (+193)
- Magic Johnson had more turnovers (+2,071) and personal fouls (+157)
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- Magic Johnson had more field goals attempted (+2,865) and free throws attempted (+2,872)
- Larry Johnson had more 3-pointers attempted (+30)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Magic Johnson 13
+3
Larry Johnson 10
Games
Magic Johnson 906
+199
Larry Johnson 707
Points
Magic Johnson 17,707
+6,257
Larry Johnson 11,450
Field Goals Made
Magic Johnson 6,211
+1,810
Larry Johnson 4,401
Field Goals Attempted
Magic Johnson 11,951
+2,865
Larry Johnson 9,086
3-Pointers Made
Magic Johnson 325
Larry Johnson 367
+42
3-Pointers Attempted
Magic Johnson 1,074
Larry Johnson 1,104
+30
Free Throws Made
Magic Johnson 4,960
+2,679
Larry Johnson 2,281
Free Throws Attempted
Magic Johnson 5,850
+2,872
Larry Johnson 2,978
Offensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 1,601
Larry Johnson 1,794
+193
Defensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 4,958
+1,452
Larry Johnson 3,506
Total Rebounds
Magic Johnson 6,559
+1,259
Larry Johnson 5,300
Assists
Magic Johnson 10,141
+7,843
Larry Johnson 2,298
Steals
Magic Johnson 1,724
+1,209
Larry Johnson 515
Blocks
Magic Johnson 374
+116
Larry Johnson 258
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 3,506
+2,071
Larry Johnson 1,435
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 2,050
+157
Larry Johnson 1,893

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson 52.0%
+3.6
Larry Johnson 48.4%
3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson 30.3%
Larry Johnson 33.2%
+2.9
Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson 84.8%
+8.2
Larry Johnson 76.6%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Magic Johnson had better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Larry Johnson.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Magic Johnson had better averages in points (+5.3), field goals made (+1.5), free throws made (+2.8), offensive rebounds (+0.3), defensive rebounds (+2.1), total rebounds (+2.4), assists (+10.3), steals (+1.1) and blocks (+0.1)
- Larry Johnson had better average in 3-pointers made (+0.4)
- Magic Johnson had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.9)
- Larry Johnson had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.3)
- Magic Johnson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.4) and free throws attempted (+3.0)
- Larry Johnson had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.2)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Magic Johnson 19.5
+5.3
Larry Johnson 14.2
Field Goals Made
Magic Johnson 6.8
+1.5
Larry Johnson 5.3
Field Goals Attempted
Magic Johnson 13.4
+2.4
Larry Johnson 11.0
3-Pointers Made
Magic Johnson 0.3
Larry Johnson 0.7
+0.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Magic Johnson 1.1
Larry Johnson 2.3
+1.2
Free Throws Made
Magic Johnson 5.6
+2.8
Larry Johnson 2.8
Free Throws Attempted
Magic Johnson 6.7
+3.0
Larry Johnson 3.7
Offensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 1.8
+0.3
Larry Johnson 1.5
Defensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 5.9
+2.1
Larry Johnson 3.8
Total Rebounds
Magic Johnson 7.7
+2.4
Larry Johnson 5.3
Assists
Magic Johnson 12.3
+10.3
Larry Johnson 2.0
Steals
Magic Johnson 1.9
+1.1
Larry Johnson 0.8
Blocks
Magic Johnson 0.3
+0.1
Larry Johnson 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 3.7
+1.9
Larry Johnson 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 2.8
Larry Johnson 3.1
+0.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Magic Johnson had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Larry Johnson.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Magic Johnson played more years (+7) and games (+124), and had more points (+2,764), field goals made (+940), 3-pointers made (+4), free throws made (+880), offensive rebounds (+247), defensive rebounds (+867), total rebounds (+1,114), assists (+2,212), steals (+303) and blocks (+53)
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- Magic Johnson had more turnovers (+575) and personal fouls (+322)
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- Magic Johnson had more field goals attempted (+1,825), 3-pointers attempted (+57) and free throws attempted (+1,029)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Magic Johnson 13
+7
Larry Johnson 6
Games
Magic Johnson 190
+124
Larry Johnson 66
Points
Magic Johnson 3,701
+2,764
Larry Johnson 937
Field Goals Made
Magic Johnson 1,291
+940
Larry Johnson 351
Field Goals Attempted
Magic Johnson 2,552
+1,825
Larry Johnson 727
3-Pointers Made
Magic Johnson 51
+4
Larry Johnson 47
3-Pointers Attempted
Magic Johnson 212
+57
Larry Johnson 155
Free Throws Made
Magic Johnson 1,068
+880
Larry Johnson 188
Free Throws Attempted
Magic Johnson 1,274
+1,029
Larry Johnson 245
Offensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 349
+247
Larry Johnson 102
Defensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 1,116
+867
Larry Johnson 249
Total Rebounds
Magic Johnson 1,465
+1,114
Larry Johnson 351
Assists
Magic Johnson 2,346
+2,212
Larry Johnson 134
Steals
Magic Johnson 358
+303
Larry Johnson 55
Blocks
Magic Johnson 64
+53
Larry Johnson 11
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 696
+575
Larry Johnson 121
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 524
+322
Larry Johnson 202

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 Larry Johnson had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson 50.6%
+2.3
Larry Johnson 48.3%
3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson 24.1%
Larry Johnson 30.3%
+6.2
Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson 83.8%
+7.1
Larry Johnson 76.7%
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