Magic Johnson vs. John Shumate Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Shumate and Magic Johnson 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

Magic Johnson

vs.

John Shumate

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Magic Johnson: 1979-80 to 1995-96
John Shumate: 1975-76 to 1980-81

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Magic Johnson 5 John Shumate 0

NBA Seasons Magic Johnson 13 John Shumate 5

Playoffs Played Magic Johnson 13 John Shumate 2

All-Star Games Magic Johnson 12 John Shumate 0

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Magic Johnson 3 John Shumate 0

Finals MVP Magic Johnson 3 John Shumate 0

All-NBA First Team Magic Johnson 9 John Shumate 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Magic Johnson 10 John Shumate 0

Assists Leader Magic Johnson 4 John Shumate 0

Steals Leader Magic Johnson 2 John Shumate 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Magic Johnson 19.5 John Shumate 12.3

Rebounds Per Game Magic Johnson 7.2 John Shumate 7.5

Assists Per Game Magic Johnson 11.2 John Shumate 1.8

Steals Per Game Magic Johnson 1.9 John Shumate 1.0

Blocks Per Game Magic Johnson 0.4 John Shumate 0.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Magic Johnson 17,707 John Shumate 3,920

Total Rebounds Magic Johnson 6,559 John Shumate 2,388

Total Assists Magic Johnson 10,141 John Shumate 574

Total Steals Magic Johnson 1,724 John Shumate 323

Total Blocks Magic Johnson 374 John Shumate 224

Total Games Magic Johnson 906 John Shumate 318

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Magic Johnson .520 John Shumate .516

3-Point Percentage Magic Johnson .303 John Shumate .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Magic Johnson .848 John Shumate .720

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Magic Johnson 23.9 (1987) John Shumate 15.1 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Magic Johnson 9.6 (1982) John Shumate 9.5 (1977)

Assists Per Game Magic Johnson 13.1 (1984) John Shumate 2.3 (1978)

Steals Per Game Magic Johnson 3.4 (1981) John Shumate 1.2 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Magic Johnson 0.7 (1984) John Shumate 1.1 (1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Magic Johnson 19.5 John Shumate 12.3

Rebounds Per Game Magic Johnson 7.7 John Shumate 7.5

Assists Per Game Magic Johnson 12.3 John Shumate 2.5

Steals Per Game Magic Johnson 1.9 John Shumate 1.1

Blocks Per Game Magic Johnson 0.3 John Shumate 1.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Magic Johnson 3,701 John Shumate 148

Total Rebounds Magic Johnson 1,465 John Shumate 90

Total Assists Magic Johnson 2,346 John Shumate 30

Total Steals Magic Johnson 358 John Shumate 13

Total Blocks Magic Johnson 64 John Shumate 17

Total Games Magic Johnson 190 John Shumate 12

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Magic Johnson .506 John Shumate .563

3-Point Percentage Magic Johnson .241 John Shumate - *

Free Throw Percentage Magic Johnson .838 John Shumate .537

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Magic Johnson 25.2 (1990) John Shumate 14.1 (1976)

Rebounds Per Game Magic Johnson 13.7 (1981) John Shumate 8.6 (1976)

Assists Per Game Magic Johnson 15.2 (1985) John Shumate 2.8 (1976)

Steals Per Game Magic Johnson 3.1 (1980) John Shumate 1.3 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Magic Johnson 1.0 (1981) John Shumate 1.4 (1976)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.