Complete Stats Comparison of Magic Johnson and Toni Kukoc

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Magic Johnson and Toni Kukoc 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 Johnson5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
seasons
Toni Kukoc0
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
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
Playoffs
Toni Kukoc0
0
9
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		10
stats		2
stats
Toni Kukoc3
stats		3
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 Johnson8
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Toni Kukoc3
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, Magic Johnson had better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Toni Kukoc.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Magic Johnson had better averages in points (+7.9), field goals made (+2.6), free throws made (+3.4), offensive rebounds (+0.6), defensive rebounds (+2.5), total rebounds (+3.0), assists (+7.5), steals (+0.9) and blocks (+0.1)
- Toni Kukoc had better average in 3-pointers made (+0.5)
- Magic Johnson had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.1) and personal fouls (+0.6)
-
- Magic Johnson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.6) and free throws attempted (+3.6)
- Toni Kukoc had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Magic Johnson 19.5
+7.9
Toni Kukoc 11.6
Field Goals Made
Magic Johnson 6.9
+2.6
Toni Kukoc 4.3
Field Goals Attempted
Magic Johnson 13.2
+3.6
Toni Kukoc 9.6
3-Pointers Made
Magic Johnson 0.4
Toni Kukoc 0.9
+0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Magic Johnson 1.2
Toni Kukoc 2.6
+1.4
Free Throws Made
Magic Johnson 5.5
+3.4
Toni Kukoc 2.1
Free Throws Attempted
Magic Johnson 6.5
+3.6
Toni Kukoc 2.9
Offensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 1.8
+0.6
Toni Kukoc 1.2
Defensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 5.5
+2.5
Toni Kukoc 3.0
Total Rebounds
Magic Johnson 7.2
+3.0
Toni Kukoc 4.2
Assists
Magic Johnson 11.2
+7.5
Toni Kukoc 3.7
Steals
Magic Johnson 1.9
+0.9
Toni Kukoc 1.0
Blocks
Magic Johnson 0.4
+0.1
Toni Kukoc 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 3.9
+2.1
Toni Kukoc 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 2.3
+0.6
Toni Kukoc 1.7

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 Toni Kukoc.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Magic Johnson played more games (+60) and had more points (+7,897), field goals made (+2,578), free throws made (+3,147), offensive rebounds (+585), defensive rebounds (+2,419), total rebounds (+3,004), assists (+7,022), steals (+907) and blocks (+84)
- Toni Kukoc had more 3-pointers made (+406)
- Magic Johnson had more turnovers (+1,962) and personal fouls (+585)
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- Magic Johnson had more field goals attempted (+3,824) and free throws attempted (+3,363)
- Toni Kukoc had more 3-pointers attempted (+1,110)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Magic Johnson 13
Toni Kukoc 13
Games
Magic Johnson 906
+60
Toni Kukoc 846
Points
Magic Johnson 17,707
+7,897
Toni Kukoc 9,810
Field Goals Made
Magic Johnson 6,211
+2,578
Toni Kukoc 3,633
Field Goals Attempted
Magic Johnson 11,951
+3,824
Toni Kukoc 8,127
3-Pointers Made
Magic Johnson 325
Toni Kukoc 731
+406
3-Pointers Attempted
Magic Johnson 1,074
Toni Kukoc 2,184
+1,110
Free Throws Made
Magic Johnson 4,960
+3,147
Toni Kukoc 1,813
Free Throws Attempted
Magic Johnson 5,850
+3,363
Toni Kukoc 2,487
Offensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 1,601
+585
Toni Kukoc 1,016
Defensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 4,958
+2,419
Toni Kukoc 2,539
Total Rebounds
Magic Johnson 6,559
+3,004
Toni Kukoc 3,555
Assists
Magic Johnson 10,141
+7,022
Toni Kukoc 3,119
Steals
Magic Johnson 1,724
+907
Toni Kukoc 817
Blocks
Magic Johnson 374
+84
Toni Kukoc 290
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 3,506
+1,962
Toni Kukoc 1,544
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 2,050
+585
Toni Kukoc 1,465

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 Toni Kukoc had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson 52.0%
+7.3
Toni Kukoc 44.7%
3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson 30.3%
Toni Kukoc 33.5%
+3.2
Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson 84.8%
+11.9
Toni Kukoc 72.9%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Magic Johnson had better averages in points, rebounds, assists and steals than Toni Kukoc. They are tied in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Magic Johnson had better averages in points (+8.8), field goals made (+2.9), free throws made (+3.7), offensive rebounds (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+3.0), total rebounds (+3.8), assists (+9.1) and steals (+0.9)
- Toni Kukoc had better average in 3-pointers made (+0.8)
- Magic Johnson had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.3) and personal fouls (+0.6)
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- Magic Johnson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.5) and free throws attempted (+4.0)
- Toni Kukoc had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Magic Johnson 19.5
+8.8
Toni Kukoc 10.7
Field Goals Made
Magic Johnson 6.8
+2.9
Toni Kukoc 3.9
Field Goals Attempted
Magic Johnson 13.4
+4.5
Toni Kukoc 8.9
3-Pointers Made
Magic Johnson 0.3
Toni Kukoc 1.1
+0.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Magic Johnson 1.1
Toni Kukoc 3.2
+2.1
Free Throws Made
Magic Johnson 5.6
+3.7
Toni Kukoc 1.9
Free Throws Attempted
Magic Johnson 6.7
+4.0
Toni Kukoc 2.7
Offensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 1.8
+0.7
Toni Kukoc 1.1
Defensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 5.9
+3.0
Toni Kukoc 2.9
Total Rebounds
Magic Johnson 7.7
+3.8
Toni Kukoc 3.9
Assists
Magic Johnson 12.3
+9.1
Toni Kukoc 3.2
Steals
Magic Johnson 1.9
+0.9
Toni Kukoc 1.0
Blocks
Magic Johnson 0.3
Toni Kukoc 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 3.7
+2.3
Toni Kukoc 1.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 2.8
+0.6
Toni Kukoc 2.2

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 Toni Kukoc.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Magic Johnson played more years (+4) and games (+91), and had more points (+2,637), field goals made (+905), free throws made (+884), offensive rebounds (+245), defensive rebounds (+833), total rebounds (+1,078), assists (+2,029), steals (+263) and blocks (+35)
- Toni Kukoc had more 3-pointers made (+57)
- Magic Johnson had more turnovers (+555) and personal fouls (+309)
-
- Magic Johnson had more field goals attempted (+1,674) and free throws attempted (+1,010)
- Toni Kukoc had more 3-pointers attempted (+104)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Magic Johnson 13
+4
Toni Kukoc 9
Games
Magic Johnson 190
+91
Toni Kukoc 99
Points
Magic Johnson 3,701
+2,637
Toni Kukoc 1,064
Field Goals Made
Magic Johnson 1,291
+905
Toni Kukoc 386
Field Goals Attempted
Magic Johnson 2,552
+1,674
Toni Kukoc 878
3-Pointers Made
Magic Johnson 51
Toni Kukoc 108
+57
3-Pointers Attempted
Magic Johnson 212
Toni Kukoc 316
+104
Free Throws Made
Magic Johnson 1,068
+884
Toni Kukoc 184
Free Throws Attempted
Magic Johnson 1,274
+1,010
Toni Kukoc 264
Offensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 349
+245
Toni Kukoc 104
Defensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 1,116
+833
Toni Kukoc 283
Total Rebounds
Magic Johnson 1,465
+1,078
Toni Kukoc 387
Assists
Magic Johnson 2,346
+2,029
Toni Kukoc 317
Steals
Magic Johnson 358
+263
Toni Kukoc 95
Blocks
Magic Johnson 64
+35
Toni Kukoc 29
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 696
+555
Toni Kukoc 141
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 524
+309
Toni Kukoc 215

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 Toni Kukoc had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson 50.6%
+6.6
Toni Kukoc 44.0%
3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson 24.1%
Toni Kukoc 34.2%
+10.1
Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson 83.8%
+14.1
Toni Kukoc 69.7%
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