Anthony Davis vs. Magic Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Magic Johnson and Anthony Davis that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Anthony Davis:
2012-13 to 2023-24
Magic Johnson:
1979-80 to 1995-96

NBA Championships and Seasons

Anthony Davis1
Magic Johnson5
Anthony Davis12
Magic Johnson13
Anthony Davis5
Magic Johnson13
Anthony Davis1 *
Magic Johnson0
*
Anthony Davis9
Magic Johnson12

Honors and Awards

Anthony Davis0
Magic Johnson3
Anthony Davis0
Magic Johnson3
Anthony Davis4
Magic Johnson9
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Davis4
Magic Johnson10
Anthony Davis2
Magic Johnson0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Davis4
Magic Johnson0
Anthony Davis0
Magic Johnson4
Anthony Davis0
Magic Johnson2
Anthony Davis3
Magic Johnson0
Anthony Davis1 *
Magic Johnson0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 24.1
Magic Johnson 19.5

Anthony Davis 10.6
Magic Johnson 7.2

Anthony Davis 2.5
Magic Johnson 11.2

Anthony Davis 1.3
Magic Johnson 1.9

Anthony Davis 2.3
Magic Johnson 0.4

Totals Stats

Anthony Davis 17,521
Magic Johnson 17,707

Anthony Davis 7,725
Magic Johnson 6,559

Anthony Davis 1,808
Magic Johnson 10,141

Anthony Davis 964
Magic Johnson 1,724

Anthony Davis 1,691
Magic Johnson 374

Anthony Davis 728
Magic Johnson 906

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis .522
Magic Johnson .520

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis .299
Magic Johnson .303

Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis .795
Magic Johnson .848

Best Season (no game minimum)

Anthony Davis 28.1
(2018)
Magic Johnson 23.9
(1987)

Anthony Davis 12.6
(2024)
Magic Johnson 9.6
(1982)

Anthony Davis 3.9
(2019)
Magic Johnson 13.1
(1984)

Anthony Davis 1.6
(2019)
Magic Johnson 3.4
(1981)

Anthony Davis 2.9
(2015)
Magic Johnson 0.7
(1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 25.9
Magic Johnson 19.5

Anthony Davis 11.4
Magic Johnson 7.7

Anthony Davis 2.7
Magic Johnson 12.3

Anthony Davis 1.3
Magic Johnson 1.9

Anthony Davis 2.2
Magic Johnson 0.3

Totals Stats

Anthony Davis 1,427
Magic Johnson 3,701

Anthony Davis 627
Magic Johnson 1,465

Anthony Davis 150
Magic Johnson 2,346

Anthony Davis 74
Magic Johnson 358

Anthony Davis 121
Magic Johnson 64

Anthony Davis 55
Magic Johnson 190

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis .533
Magic Johnson .506

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis .327
Magic Johnson .241

Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis .841
Magic Johnson .838

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Anthony Davis 31.5
(2015)
Magic Johnson 25.2
(1990)

Anthony Davis 14.1
(2023)
Magic Johnson 13.7
(1981)

Anthony Davis 3.5
(2020)
Magic Johnson 15.2
(1985)

Anthony Davis 2.0
(2018)
Magic Johnson 3.1
(1980)

Anthony Davis 3.1
(2023)
Magic Johnson 1.0
(1981)