Complete Stats Comparison of Tim Duncan and Magic Johnson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Tim Duncan and Magic 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 / 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
Tim Duncan2
(rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		19
seasons
Magic Johnson3
(points, assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		13
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Tim Duncan3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		18
Playoffs
Magic Johnson2
(assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		13
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Tim Duncan6
stats		10
stats		0
stats
Magic Johnson6
stats		4
stats		3
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Tim Duncan7
stats		10
stats		0
stats
Magic Johnson4
stats		4
stats		3
stats
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 Tim Duncan had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Tim Duncan had better averages in field goals made (+0.5), offensive rebounds (+1.0), defensive rebounds (+2.6), total rebounds (+3.6) and blocks (+1.8)
- Magic Johnson had better averages in points (+0.5), 3-pointers made (+0.4), free throws made (+1.3), assists (+8.2) and steals (+1.2)
- Tim Duncan had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- Magic Johnson had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.5)
- Tim Duncan had higher average in field goals attempted (+1.4)
- Magic Johnson had higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+1.1) and free throws attempted (+0.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Tim Duncan 19.0
Magic Johnson 19.5
+0.5
Field Goals Made
Tim Duncan 7.4
+0.5
Magic Johnson 6.9
Field Goals Attempted
Tim Duncan 14.6
+1.4
Magic Johnson 13.2
3-Pointers Made
Tim Duncan 0.0
Magic Johnson 0.4
+0.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Tim Duncan 0.1
Magic Johnson 1.2
+1.1
Free Throws Made
Tim Duncan 4.2
Magic Johnson 5.5
+1.3
Free Throws Attempted
Tim Duncan 6.1
Magic Johnson 6.5
+0.4
Offensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 2.8
+1.0
Magic Johnson 1.8
Defensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 8.1
+2.6
Magic Johnson 5.5
Total Rebounds
Tim Duncan 10.8
+3.6
Magic Johnson 7.2
Assists
Tim Duncan 3.0
Magic Johnson 11.2
+8.2
Steals
Tim Duncan 0.7
Magic Johnson 1.9
+1.2
Blocks
Tim Duncan 2.2
+1.8
Magic Johnson 0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 2.4
Magic Johnson 3.9
+1.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 2.4
+0.1
Magic Johnson 2.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Tim Duncan had more total points, rebounds and blocks while Magic Johnson had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Tim Duncan played more years (+6) and games (+486), and had more points (+8,789), field goals made (+4,074), free throws made (+936), offensive rebounds (+2,258), defensive rebounds (+6,274), total rebounds (+8,532) and blocks (+2,646)
- Magic Johnson had more 3-pointers made (+295), assists (+5,916) and steals (+699)
- Tim Duncan had more personal fouls (+1,254)
- Magic Johnson had more turnovers (+125)
- Tim Duncan had more field goals attempted (+8,383) and free throws attempted (+2,618)
- Magic Johnson had more 3-pointers attempted (+906)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Tim Duncan 19
+6
Magic Johnson 13
Games
Tim Duncan 1,392
+486
Magic Johnson 906
Points
Tim Duncan 26,496
+8,789
Magic Johnson 17,707
Field Goals Made
Tim Duncan 10,285
+4,074
Magic Johnson 6,211
Field Goals Attempted
Tim Duncan 20,334
+8,383
Magic Johnson 11,951
3-Pointers Made
Tim Duncan 30
Magic Johnson 325
+295
3-Pointers Attempted
Tim Duncan 168
Magic Johnson 1,074
+906
Free Throws Made
Tim Duncan 5,896
+936
Magic Johnson 4,960
Free Throws Attempted
Tim Duncan 8,468
+2,618
Magic Johnson 5,850
Offensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 3,859
+2,258
Magic Johnson 1,601
Defensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 11,232
+6,274
Magic Johnson 4,958
Total Rebounds
Tim Duncan 15,091
+8,532
Magic Johnson 6,559
Assists
Tim Duncan 4,225
Magic Johnson 10,141
+5,916
Steals
Tim Duncan 1,025
Magic Johnson 1,724
+699
Blocks
Tim Duncan 3,020
+2,646
Magic Johnson 374
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 3,381
Magic Johnson 3,506
+125
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 3,304
+1,254
Magic Johnson 2,050

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 Tim Duncan.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Tim Duncan 50.6%
Magic Johnson 52.0%
+1.4
3-Point Percentage
Tim Duncan 17.9%
Magic Johnson 30.3%
+12.4
Free Throw Percentage
Tim Duncan 69.6%
Magic Johnson 84.8%
+15.2

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Tim Duncan had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Magic Johnson had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Tim Duncan had better averages in points (+1.1), field goals made (+1.1), offensive rebounds (+1.3), defensive rebounds (+2.4), total rebounds (+3.7) and blocks (+2.0)
- Magic Johnson had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.3), free throws made (+0.8), assists (+9.3) and steals (+1.2)
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- Magic Johnson had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.2)
- Tim Duncan had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.3) and free throws attempted (+0.3)
- Magic Johnson had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.0)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Tim Duncan 20.6
+1.1
Magic Johnson 19.5
Field Goals Made
Tim Duncan 7.9
+1.1
Magic Johnson 6.8
Field Goals Attempted
Tim Duncan 15.7
+2.3
Magic Johnson 13.4
3-Pointers Made
Tim Duncan 0.0
Magic Johnson 0.3
+0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Tim Duncan 0.1
Magic Johnson 1.1
+1.0
Free Throws Made
Tim Duncan 4.8
Magic Johnson 5.6
+0.8
Free Throws Attempted
Tim Duncan 7.0
+0.3
Magic Johnson 6.7
Offensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 3.1
+1.3
Magic Johnson 1.8
Defensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 8.3
+2.4
Magic Johnson 5.9
Total Rebounds
Tim Duncan 11.4
+3.7
Magic Johnson 7.7
Assists
Tim Duncan 3.0
Magic Johnson 12.3
+9.3
Steals
Tim Duncan 0.7
Magic Johnson 1.9
+1.2
Blocks
Tim Duncan 2.3
+2.0
Magic Johnson 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 2.5
Magic Johnson 3.7
+1.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 2.8
Magic Johnson 2.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Tim Duncan had more total points, rebounds and blocks while Magic Johnson had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Tim Duncan played more years (+5) and games (+61), and had more points (+1,471), field goals made (+684), free throws made (+149), offensive rebounds (+429), defensive rebounds (+965), total rebounds (+1,394) and blocks (+504)
- Magic Johnson had more 3-pointers made (+46), assists (+1,582) and steals (+190)
- Tim Duncan had more personal fouls (+177)
- Magic Johnson had more turnovers (+63)
- Tim Duncan had more field goals attempted (+1,387) and free throws attempted (+492)
- Magic Johnson had more 3-pointers attempted (+177)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Tim Duncan 18
+5
Magic Johnson 13
Games
Tim Duncan 251
+61
Magic Johnson 190
Points
Tim Duncan 5,172
+1,471
Magic Johnson 3,701
Field Goals Made
Tim Duncan 1,975
+684
Magic Johnson 1,291
Field Goals Attempted
Tim Duncan 3,939
+1,387
Magic Johnson 2,552
3-Pointers Made
Tim Duncan 5
Magic Johnson 51
+46
3-Pointers Attempted
Tim Duncan 35
Magic Johnson 212
+177
Free Throws Made
Tim Duncan 1,217
+149
Magic Johnson 1,068
Free Throws Attempted
Tim Duncan 1,766
+492
Magic Johnson 1,274
Offensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 778
+429
Magic Johnson 349
Defensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 2,081
+965
Magic Johnson 1,116
Total Rebounds
Tim Duncan 2,859
+1,394
Magic Johnson 1,465
Assists
Tim Duncan 764
Magic Johnson 2,346
+1,582
Steals
Tim Duncan 168
Magic Johnson 358
+190
Blocks
Tim Duncan 568
+504
Magic Johnson 64
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 633
Magic Johnson 696
+63
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 701
+177
Magic Johnson 524

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Magic Johnson had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Tim Duncan.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Tim Duncan 50.1%
Magic Johnson 50.6%
+0.5
3-Point Percentage
Tim Duncan 14.3%
Magic Johnson 24.1%
+9.8
Free Throw Percentage
Tim Duncan 68.9%
Magic Johnson 83.8%
+14.9
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