Mark Jackson vs. Magic Johnson Comparison

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

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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
Mark Jackson:
1987-88 to 2003-04
Magic Johnson:
1979-80 to 1995-96

NBA Championships and Seasons

Mark Jackson0
Magic Johnson5
Mark Jackson17
Magic Johnson13
Mark Jackson14
Magic Johnson13
Mark Jackson1
Magic Johnson12

Honors and Awards

Mark Jackson0
Magic Johnson3
Mark Jackson0
Magic Johnson3
Mark Jackson0
Magic Johnson9
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Mark Jackson0
Magic Johnson10
Mark Jackson1
Magic Johnson4
Mark Jackson0
Magic Johnson2
Mark Jackson1
Magic Johnson0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Mark Jackson 9.6
Magic Johnson 19.5

Mark Jackson 3.8
Magic Johnson 7.2

Mark Jackson 8.0
Magic Johnson 11.2

Mark Jackson 1.2
Magic Johnson 1.9

Mark Jackson 0.1
Magic Johnson 0.4

Totals Stats

Mark Jackson 12,489
Magic Johnson 17,707

Mark Jackson 4,963
Magic Johnson 6,559

Mark Jackson 10,334
Magic Johnson 10,141

Mark Jackson 1,608
Magic Johnson 1,724

Mark Jackson 117
Magic Johnson 374

Mark Jackson 1,296
Magic Johnson 906

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Mark Jackson .447
Magic Johnson .520

3-Point Percentage
Mark Jackson .332
Magic Johnson .303

Free Throw Percentage
Mark Jackson .770
Magic Johnson .848

Best Season (no game minimum)

Mark Jackson 16.9
(1989)
Magic Johnson 23.9
(1987)

Mark Jackson 4.8
(1988)
Magic Johnson 9.6
(1982)

Mark Jackson 11.4
(1997)
Magic Johnson 13.1
(1984)

Mark Jackson 2.5
(1988)
Magic Johnson 3.4
(1981)

Mark Jackson 0.2
(1995)
Magic Johnson 0.7
(1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Mark Jackson 9.0
Magic Johnson 19.5

Mark Jackson 3.6
Magic Johnson 7.7

Mark Jackson 6.9
Magic Johnson 12.3

Mark Jackson 1.0
Magic Johnson 1.9

Mark Jackson 0.1
Magic Johnson 0.3

Totals Stats

Mark Jackson 1,185
Magic Johnson 3,701

Mark Jackson 477
Magic Johnson 1,465

Mark Jackson 905
Magic Johnson 2,346

Mark Jackson 131
Magic Johnson 358

Mark Jackson 8
Magic Johnson 64

Mark Jackson 131
Magic Johnson 190

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Mark Jackson .432
Magic Johnson .506

3-Point Percentage
Mark Jackson .345
Magic Johnson .241

Free Throw Percentage
Mark Jackson .777
Magic Johnson .838

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Mark Jackson 15.2
(1993)
Magic Johnson 25.2
(1990)

Mark Jackson 5.8
(1993)
Magic Johnson 13.7
(1981)

Mark Jackson 10.1
(1989)
Magic Johnson 15.2
(1985)

Mark Jackson 2.5
(1988)
Magic Johnson 3.1
(1980)

Mark Jackson 0.3
(1991)
Magic Johnson 1.0
(1981)