Carmelo Anthony vs. Magic Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Magic Johnson and Carmelo Anthony 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
Carmelo Anthony:
2003-04 to 2021-22
Magic Johnson:
1979-80 to 1995-96

NBA Championships and Seasons

Carmelo Anthony0
Magic Johnson5
Carmelo Anthony19
Magic Johnson13
Carmelo Anthony13
Magic Johnson13
Carmelo Anthony10
Magic Johnson12

Honors and Awards

Carmelo Anthony0
Magic Johnson3
Carmelo Anthony0
Magic Johnson3
Carmelo Anthony0
Magic Johnson9
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Carmelo Anthony6
Magic Johnson10
Carmelo Anthony1
Magic Johnson0
Carmelo Anthony0
Magic Johnson4
Carmelo Anthony0
Magic Johnson2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Carmelo Anthony 22.5
Magic Johnson 19.5

Carmelo Anthony 6.2
Magic Johnson 7.2

Carmelo Anthony 2.7
Magic Johnson 11.2

Carmelo Anthony 1.0
Magic Johnson 1.9

Carmelo Anthony 0.5
Magic Johnson 0.4

Totals Stats

Carmelo Anthony 28,289
Magic Johnson 17,707

Carmelo Anthony 7,808
Magic Johnson 6,559

Carmelo Anthony 3,422
Magic Johnson 10,141

Carmelo Anthony 1,223
Magic Johnson 1,724

Carmelo Anthony 644
Magic Johnson 374

Carmelo Anthony 1,260
Magic Johnson 906

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .447
Magic Johnson .520

3-Point Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .355
Magic Johnson .303

Free Throw Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .814
Magic Johnson .848

Best Season (no game minimum)

Carmelo Anthony 28.9
(2007)
Magic Johnson 23.9
(1987)

Carmelo Anthony 8.1
(2014)
Magic Johnson 9.6
(1982)

Carmelo Anthony 4.2
(2016)
Magic Johnson 13.1
(1984)

Carmelo Anthony 1.3
(2010)
Magic Johnson 3.4
(1981)

Carmelo Anthony 0.8
(2022)
Magic Johnson 0.7
(1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Carmelo Anthony 23.1
Magic Johnson 19.5

Carmelo Anthony 6.7
Magic Johnson 7.7

Carmelo Anthony 2.5
Magic Johnson 12.3

Carmelo Anthony 1.2
Magic Johnson 1.9

Carmelo Anthony 0.3
Magic Johnson 0.3

Totals Stats

Carmelo Anthony 1,914
Magic Johnson 3,701

Carmelo Anthony 557
Magic Johnson 1,465

Carmelo Anthony 204
Magic Johnson 2,346

Carmelo Anthony 100
Magic Johnson 358

Carmelo Anthony 29
Magic Johnson 64

Carmelo Anthony 83
Magic Johnson 190

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .414
Magic Johnson .506

3-Point Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .324
Magic Johnson .241

Free Throw Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .826
Magic Johnson .838

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Carmelo Anthony 30.7
(2010)
Magic Johnson 25.2
(1990)

Carmelo Anthony 10.3
(2011)
Magic Johnson 13.7
(1981)

Carmelo Anthony 4.8
(2011)
Magic Johnson 15.2
(1985)

Carmelo Anthony 2.0
(2010)
Magic Johnson 3.1
(1980)

Carmelo Anthony 0.8
(2011)
Magic Johnson 1.0
(1981)