Complete Stats Comparison of Vlade Divac and Magic Johnson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Vlade Divac 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 / 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
Vlade Divac2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		16
seasons
Magic Johnson3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		13
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Vlade Divac1
(blocks)		1
(blocks)		14
Playoffs
Magic Johnson4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, 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
Vlade Divac5
stats		7
stats		0
stats
Magic Johnson7
stats		7
stats		3
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Vlade Divac3
stats		4
stats		0
stats
Magic Johnson9
stats		10
stats		2
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 Vlade Divac had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Vlade Divac had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+0.2), total rebounds (+1.0) and blocks (+1.0)
- Magic Johnson had better averages in points (+7.7), field goals made (+2.3), 3-pointers made (+0.3), free throws made (+3.0), assists (+8.1) and steals (+0.8)
- Vlade Divac had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.9)
- Magic Johnson had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.7)
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- Magic Johnson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.9), 3-pointers attempted (+0.8) and free throws attempted (+2.8)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Vlade Divac 11.8
Magic Johnson 19.5
+7.7
Field Goals Made
Vlade Divac 4.6
Magic Johnson 6.9
+2.3
Field Goals Attempted
Vlade Divac 9.3
Magic Johnson 13.2
+3.9
3-Pointers Made
Vlade Divac 0.1
Magic Johnson 0.4
+0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Vlade Divac 0.4
Magic Johnson 1.2
+0.8
Free Throws Made
Vlade Divac 2.5
Magic Johnson 5.5
+3.0
Free Throws Attempted
Vlade Divac 3.7
Magic Johnson 6.5
+2.8
Offensive Rebounds
Vlade Divac 2.5
+0.7
Magic Johnson 1.8
Defensive Rebounds
Vlade Divac 5.7
+0.2
Magic Johnson 5.5
Total Rebounds
Vlade Divac 8.2
+1.0
Magic Johnson 7.2
Assists
Vlade Divac 3.1
Magic Johnson 11.2
+8.1
Steals
Vlade Divac 1.1
Magic Johnson 1.9
+0.8
Blocks
Vlade Divac 1.4
+1.0
Magic Johnson 0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Vlade Divac 2.2
Magic Johnson 3.9
+1.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Vlade Divac 3.2
+0.9
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, Magic Johnson had more total points, assists and steals while Vlade Divac had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Vlade Divac played more years (+3) and games (+228), and had more offensive rebounds (+1,280), defensive rebounds (+1,487), total rebounds (+2,767) and blocks (+1,257)
- Magic Johnson had more points (+4,309), field goals made (+1,006), 3-pointers made (+225), free throws made (+2,072), assists (+6,600) and steals (+436)
- Vlade Divac had more personal fouls (+1,559)
- Magic Johnson had more turnovers (+1,036)
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- Magic Johnson had more field goals attempted (+1,441), 3-pointers attempted (+648) and free throws attempted (+1,674)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Vlade Divac 16
+3
Magic Johnson 13
Games
Vlade Divac 1,134
+228
Magic Johnson 906
Points
Vlade Divac 13,398
Magic Johnson 17,707
+4,309
Field Goals Made
Vlade Divac 5,205
Magic Johnson 6,211
+1,006
Field Goals Attempted
Vlade Divac 10,510
Magic Johnson 11,951
+1,441
3-Pointers Made
Vlade Divac 100
Magic Johnson 325
+225
3-Pointers Attempted
Vlade Divac 426
Magic Johnson 1,074
+648
Free Throws Made
Vlade Divac 2,888
Magic Johnson 4,960
+2,072
Free Throws Attempted
Vlade Divac 4,176
Magic Johnson 5,850
+1,674
Offensive Rebounds
Vlade Divac 2,881
+1,280
Magic Johnson 1,601
Defensive Rebounds
Vlade Divac 6,445
+1,487
Magic Johnson 4,958
Total Rebounds
Vlade Divac 9,326
+2,767
Magic Johnson 6,559
Assists
Vlade Divac 3,541
Magic Johnson 10,141
+6,600
Steals
Vlade Divac 1,288
Magic Johnson 1,724
+436
Blocks
Vlade Divac 1,631
+1,257
Magic Johnson 374
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Vlade Divac 2,470
Magic Johnson 3,506
+1,036
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Vlade Divac 3,609
+1,559
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 Vlade Divac.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Vlade Divac 49.5%
Magic Johnson 52.0%
+2.5
3-Point Percentage
Vlade Divac 23.5%
Magic Johnson 30.3%
+6.8
Free Throw Percentage
Vlade Divac 69.2%
Magic Johnson 84.8%
+15.6

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Vlade Divac had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.7) and blocks (+1.1)
- Magic Johnson had better averages in points (+7.4), field goals made (+2.3), 3-pointers made (+0.2), free throws made (+2.5), defensive rebounds (+0.9), total rebounds (+0.2), assists (+9.9) and steals (+0.9)
- Vlade Divac had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.8)
- Magic Johnson had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.6)
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- Magic Johnson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.1), 3-pointers attempted (+0.7) and free throws attempted (+2.5)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Vlade Divac 12.1
Magic Johnson 19.5
+7.4
Field Goals Made
Vlade Divac 4.5
Magic Johnson 6.8
+2.3
Field Goals Attempted
Vlade Divac 9.3
Magic Johnson 13.4
+4.1
3-Pointers Made
Vlade Divac 0.1
Magic Johnson 0.3
+0.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Vlade Divac 0.4
Magic Johnson 1.1
+0.7
Free Throws Made
Vlade Divac 3.1
Magic Johnson 5.6
+2.5
Free Throws Attempted
Vlade Divac 4.2
Magic Johnson 6.7
+2.5
Offensive Rebounds
Vlade Divac 2.5
+0.7
Magic Johnson 1.8
Defensive Rebounds
Vlade Divac 5.0
Magic Johnson 5.9
+0.9
Total Rebounds
Vlade Divac 7.5
Magic Johnson 7.7
+0.2
Assists
Vlade Divac 2.4
Magic Johnson 12.3
+9.9
Steals
Vlade Divac 1.0
Magic Johnson 1.9
+0.9
Blocks
Vlade Divac 1.4
+1.1
Magic Johnson 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Vlade Divac 2.1
Magic Johnson 3.7
+1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Vlade Divac 3.6
+0.8
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, Magic Johnson had more total points, rebounds, assists and steals while Vlade Divac had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Vlade Divac played more years (+1) and had more blocks (+101)
- Magic Johnson played more games (+69) and had more points (+2,233), field goals made (+750), 3-pointers made (+38), free throws made (+695), offensive rebounds (+42), defensive rebounds (+510), total rebounds (+552), assists (+2,060) and steals (+241)
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- Magic Johnson had more turnovers (+436) and personal fouls (+85)
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- Magic Johnson had more field goals attempted (+1,424), 3-pointers attempted (+158) and free throws attempted (+764)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Vlade Divac 14
+1
Magic Johnson 13
Games
Vlade Divac 121
Magic Johnson 190
+69
Points
Vlade Divac 1,468
Magic Johnson 3,701
+2,233
Field Goals Made
Vlade Divac 541
Magic Johnson 1,291
+750
Field Goals Attempted
Vlade Divac 1,128
Magic Johnson 2,552
+1,424
3-Pointers Made
Vlade Divac 13
Magic Johnson 51
+38
3-Pointers Attempted
Vlade Divac 54
Magic Johnson 212
+158
Free Throws Made
Vlade Divac 373
Magic Johnson 1,068
+695
Free Throws Attempted
Vlade Divac 510
Magic Johnson 1,274
+764
Offensive Rebounds
Vlade Divac 307
Magic Johnson 349
+42
Defensive Rebounds
Vlade Divac 606
Magic Johnson 1,116
+510
Total Rebounds
Vlade Divac 913
Magic Johnson 1,465
+552
Assists
Vlade Divac 286
Magic Johnson 2,346
+2,060
Steals
Vlade Divac 117
Magic Johnson 358
+241
Blocks
Vlade Divac 165
+101
Magic Johnson 64
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Vlade Divac 260
Magic Johnson 696
+436
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Vlade Divac 439
Magic Johnson 524
+85

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Magic Johnson had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage than Vlade Divac. They are tied in 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Vlade Divac 48.0%
Magic Johnson 50.6%
+2.6
3-Point Percentage
Vlade Divac 24.1%
Magic Johnson 24.1%
Free Throw Percentage
Vlade Divac 73.1%
Magic Johnson 83.8%
+10.7
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