Dwight Howard vs. Magic Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Magic Johnson and Dwight Howard 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
Dwight Howard:
2004-05 to 2021-22
Magic Johnson:
1979-80 to 1995-96

NBA Championships and Seasons

Dwight Howard1
Magic Johnson5
Dwight Howard18
Magic Johnson13
Dwight Howard12
Magic Johnson13
Dwight Howard8
Magic Johnson12

Honors and Awards

Dwight Howard0
Magic Johnson3
Dwight Howard0
Magic Johnson3
Dwight Howard5
Magic Johnson9
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Dwight Howard8
Magic Johnson10
Dwight Howard4
Magic Johnson0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Dwight Howard5
Magic Johnson0
Dwight Howard3
Magic Johnson0
*
Dwight Howard5
Magic Johnson0
Dwight Howard0
Magic Johnson4
Dwight Howard0
Magic Johnson2
Dwight Howard2
Magic Johnson0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Dwight Howard 15.7
Magic Johnson 19.5

Dwight Howard 11.8
Magic Johnson 7.2

Dwight Howard 1.3
Magic Johnson 11.2

Dwight Howard 0.9
Magic Johnson 1.9

Dwight Howard 1.8
Magic Johnson 0.4

Totals Stats

Dwight Howard 19,485
Magic Johnson 17,707

Dwight Howard 14,627
Magic Johnson 6,559

Dwight Howard 1,676
Magic Johnson 10,141

Dwight Howard 1,081
Magic Johnson 1,724

Dwight Howard 2,228
Magic Johnson 374

Dwight Howard 1,242
Magic Johnson 906

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dwight Howard .587
Magic Johnson .520

3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard .214
Magic Johnson .303

Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard .567
Magic Johnson .848

Best Season (no game minimum)

Dwight Howard 22.9
(2011)
Magic Johnson 23.9
(1987)

Dwight Howard 14.5
(2012)
Magic Johnson 9.6
(1982)

Dwight Howard 1.9
(2007)
Magic Johnson 13.1
(1984)

Dwight Howard 1.5
(2012)
Magic Johnson 3.4
(1981)

Dwight Howard 2.9
(2009)
Magic Johnson 0.7
(1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Dwight Howard 15.3
Magic Johnson 19.5

Dwight Howard 11.8
Magic Johnson 7.7

Dwight Howard 1.2
Magic Johnson 12.3

Dwight Howard 0.8
Magic Johnson 1.9

Dwight Howard 2.0
Magic Johnson 0.3

Totals Stats

Dwight Howard 1,909
Magic Johnson 3,701

Dwight Howard 1,473
Magic Johnson 1,465

Dwight Howard 149
Magic Johnson 2,346

Dwight Howard 94
Magic Johnson 358

Dwight Howard 248
Magic Johnson 64

Dwight Howard 125
Magic Johnson 190

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dwight Howard .589
Magic Johnson .506

3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard .143
Magic Johnson .241

Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard .548
Magic Johnson .838

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Dwight Howard 27.0
(2011)
Magic Johnson 25.2
(1990)

Dwight Howard 15.8
(2008)
Magic Johnson 13.7
(1981)

Dwight Howard 1.9
(2009)
Magic Johnson 15.2
(1985)

Dwight Howard 1.4
(2015)
Magic Johnson 3.1
(1980)

Dwight Howard 3.5
(2010)
Magic Johnson 1.0
(1981)