Magic Johnson vs. Wayman Tisdale Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Wayman Tisdale 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Magic Johnson:
1979-80 to 1995-96
Wayman Tisdale:
1985-86 to 1996-97

NBA Championships and Seasons

Magic Johnson5
Wayman Tisdale0
Magic Johnson13
Wayman Tisdale12
Magic Johnson13
Wayman Tisdale4
Magic Johnson12
Wayman Tisdale0

Honors and Awards

Magic Johnson3
Wayman Tisdale0
Magic Johnson3
Wayman Tisdale0
Magic Johnson9
Wayman Tisdale0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Magic Johnson10
Wayman Tisdale0
Magic Johnson4
Wayman Tisdale0
Magic Johnson2
Wayman Tisdale0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Magic Johnson 19.5
Wayman Tisdale 15.3

Magic Johnson 7.2
Wayman Tisdale 6.1

Magic Johnson 11.2
Wayman Tisdale 1.3

Magic Johnson 1.9
Wayman Tisdale 0.6

Magic Johnson 0.4
Wayman Tisdale 0.6

Totals Stats

Magic Johnson 17,707
Wayman Tisdale 12,878

Magic Johnson 6,559
Wayman Tisdale 5,117

Magic Johnson 10,141
Wayman Tisdale 1,077

Magic Johnson 1,724
Wayman Tisdale 464

Magic Johnson 374
Wayman Tisdale 500

Magic Johnson 906
Wayman Tisdale 840

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson .520
Wayman Tisdale .505

3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson .303
Wayman Tisdale .000

Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson .848
Wayman Tisdale .760

Best Season (no game minimum)

Magic Johnson 23.9
(1987)
Wayman Tisdale 22.3
(1990)

Magic Johnson 9.6
(1982)
Wayman Tisdale 7.7
(1989)

Magic Johnson 13.1
(1984)
Wayman Tisdale 2.0
(1991)

Magic Johnson 3.4
(1981)
Wayman Tisdale 0.8
(1992)

Magic Johnson 0.7
(1984)
Wayman Tisdale 1.1
(1992)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Magic Johnson 19.5
Wayman Tisdale 7.1

Magic Johnson 7.7
Wayman Tisdale 2.6

Magic Johnson 12.3
Wayman Tisdale 1.0

Magic Johnson 1.9
Wayman Tisdale 0.1

Magic Johnson 0.3
Wayman Tisdale 0.2

Totals Stats

Magic Johnson 3,701
Wayman Tisdale 157

Magic Johnson 1,465
Wayman Tisdale 57

Magic Johnson 2,346
Wayman Tisdale 22

Magic Johnson 358
Wayman Tisdale 2

Magic Johnson 64
Wayman Tisdale 5

Magic Johnson 190
Wayman Tisdale 22

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Magic Johnson .506
Wayman Tisdale .456

3-Point Percentage
Magic Johnson .241
Wayman Tisdale .000

Free Throw Percentage
Magic Johnson .838
Wayman Tisdale .590

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Magic Johnson 25.2
(1990)
Wayman Tisdale 12.8
(1987)

Magic Johnson 13.7
(1981)
Wayman Tisdale 4.0
(1987)

Magic Johnson 15.2
(1985)
Wayman Tisdale 2.3
(1987)

Magic Johnson 3.1
(1980)
Wayman Tisdale 0.3
(1996)

Magic Johnson 1.0
(1981)
Wayman Tisdale 0.4
(1995)