Complete Stats Comparison of Magic Johnson and Victor Wembanyama

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Magic Johnson and Victor Wembanyama 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 Johnson2
(assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		13
seasons
Victor Wembanyama3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		1
(blocks)		2
seasons
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
Victor Wembanyama0
0
0
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Magic Johnson3
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Victor Wembanyama9
stats		3
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Magic Johnson10
stats		12
stats		3
stats
Victor Wembanyama2
stats		2
stats		0
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, out of the five main statistical categories, Victor Wembanyama has better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Magic Johnson has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Magic Johnson has better averages in free throws made (+1.7), assists (+7.4) and steals (+0.7)
- Victor Wembanyama has better averages in points (+3.0), field goals made (+1.3), 3-pointers made (+1.9), offensive rebounds (+0.3), defensive rebounds (+3.2), total rebounds (+3.6) and blocks (+3.3)
- Magic Johnson has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+0.1)
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- Magic Johnson has higher average in free throws attempted (+1.7)
- Victor Wembanyama has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.3) and 3-pointers attempted (+5.6)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Magic Johnson 19.5
Victor Wembanyama 22.5
+3.0
Field Goals Made
Magic Johnson 6.9
Victor Wembanyama 8.2
+1.3
Field Goals Attempted
Magic Johnson 13.2
Victor Wembanyama 17.5
+4.3
3-Pointers Made
Magic Johnson 0.4
Victor Wembanyama 2.3
+1.9
3-Pointers Attempted
Magic Johnson 1.2
Victor Wembanyama 6.8
+5.6
Free Throws Made
Magic Johnson 5.5
+1.7
Victor Wembanyama 3.8
Free Throws Attempted
Magic Johnson 6.5
+1.7
Victor Wembanyama 4.8
Offensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 1.8
Victor Wembanyama 2.1
+0.3
Defensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 5.5
Victor Wembanyama 8.7
+3.2
Total Rebounds
Magic Johnson 7.2
Victor Wembanyama 10.8
+3.6
Assists
Magic Johnson 11.2
+7.4
Victor Wembanyama 3.8
Steals
Magic Johnson 1.9
+0.7
Victor Wembanyama 1.2
Blocks
Magic Johnson 0.4
Victor Wembanyama 3.7
+3.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 3.9
+0.4
Victor Wembanyama 3.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 2.3
+0.1
Victor Wembanyama 2.2

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 has more total points, rebounds, assists and steals while Victor Wembanyama has more total blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Magic Johnson played more years (+11) and games (+789), and has more points (+15,069), field goals made (+5,252), 3-pointers made (+55), free throws made (+4,510), offensive rebounds (+1,358), defensive rebounds (+3,940), total rebounds (+5,298), assists (+9,699) and steals (+1,584)
- Victor Wembanyama has more blocks (+56)
- Magic Johnson has more turnovers (+3,097) and personal fouls (+1,792)
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- Magic Johnson has more field goals attempted (+9,908), 3-pointers attempted (+277) and free throws attempted (+5,294)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Magic Johnson 13
+11
Victor Wembanyama 2
Games
Magic Johnson 906
+789
Victor Wembanyama 117
Points
Magic Johnson 17,707
+15,069
Victor Wembanyama 2,638
Field Goals Made
Magic Johnson 6,211
+5,252
Victor Wembanyama 959
Field Goals Attempted
Magic Johnson 11,951
+9,908
Victor Wembanyama 2,043
3-Pointers Made
Magic Johnson 325
+55
Victor Wembanyama 270
3-Pointers Attempted
Magic Johnson 1,074
+277
Victor Wembanyama 797
Free Throws Made
Magic Johnson 4,960
+4,510
Victor Wembanyama 450
Free Throws Attempted
Magic Johnson 5,850
+5,294
Victor Wembanyama 556
Offensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 1,601
+1,358
Victor Wembanyama 243
Defensive Rebounds
Magic Johnson 4,958
+3,940
Victor Wembanyama 1,018
Total Rebounds
Magic Johnson 6,559
+5,298
Victor Wembanyama 1,261
Assists
Magic Johnson 10,141
+9,699
Victor Wembanyama 442
Steals
Magic Johnson 1,724
+1,584
Victor Wembanyama 140
Blocks
Magic Johnson 374
Victor Wembanyama 430
+56
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 3,506
+3,097
Victor Wembanyama 409
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Magic Johnson 2,050
+1,792
Victor Wembanyama 258

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson 52.0%
+5.1
Victor Wembanyama 46.9%
3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson 30.3%
Victor Wembanyama 33.9%
+3.6
Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson 84.8%
+3.9
Victor Wembanyama 80.9%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightVictor Wembanyama didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Magic Johnson has better averages in points (+19.5), field goals made (+6.8), 3-pointers made (+0.3), free throws made (+5.6), offensive rebounds (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+5.9), total rebounds (+7.7), assists (+12.3), steals (+1.9) and blocks (+0.3)
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- Magic Johnson has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+3.7) and personal fouls (+2.8)
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- Magic Johnson has higher averages in field goals attempted (+13.4), 3-pointers attempted (+1.1) and free throws attempted (+6.7)
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Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightVictor Wembanyama didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Magic Johnson played more years (+13) and games (+190), and has more points (+3,701), field goals made (+1,291), 3-pointers made (+51), free throws made (+1,068), offensive rebounds (+349), defensive rebounds (+1,116), total rebounds (+1,465), assists (+2,346), steals (+358) and blocks (+64)
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- Magic Johnson has more turnovers (+696) and personal fouls (+524)
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- Magic Johnson has more field goals attempted (+2,552), 3-pointers attempted (+212) and free throws attempted (+1,274)
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Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightVictor Wembanyama didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher percentages in the Playoffs?

- Magic Johnson has field goal percentage (+50.6), 3-point percentage (+24.1) and free throw percentage (+83.8)
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