Steve Francis vs. Magic Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Magic Johnson and Steve Francis 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

Steve Francis

vs.

Magic Johnson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Steve Francis: 1999-00 to 2007-08
Magic Johnson: 1979-80 to 1995-96

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Steve Francis 0 Magic Johnson 5

NBA Seasons Steve Francis 9 Magic Johnson 13

Playoffs Played Steve Francis 1 Magic Johnson 13

All-Star Games Steve Francis 3 Magic Johnson 12

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Steve Francis 0 Magic Johnson 3

Finals MVP Steve Francis 0 Magic Johnson 3

All-NBA First Team Steve Francis 0 Magic Johnson 9

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Steve Francis 0 Magic Johnson 10

Assists Leader Steve Francis 0 Magic Johnson 4

Steals Leader Steve Francis 0 Magic Johnson 2

Rookie of The Year Steve Francis 1 Magic Johnson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Steve Francis 18.1 Magic Johnson 19.5

Rebounds Per Game Steve Francis 5.6 Magic Johnson 7.2

Assists Per Game Steve Francis 6.0 Magic Johnson 11.2

Steals Per Game Steve Francis 1.5 Magic Johnson 1.9

Blocks Per Game Steve Francis 0.4 Magic Johnson 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Steve Francis 10,446 Magic Johnson 17,707

Total Rebounds Steve Francis 3,215 Magic Johnson 6,559

Total Assists Steve Francis 3,473 Magic Johnson 10,141

Total Steals Steve Francis 846 Magic Johnson 1,724

Total Blocks Steve Francis 223 Magic Johnson 374

Total Games Steve Francis 576 Magic Johnson 906

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Steve Francis .429 Magic Johnson .520

3-Point Percentage Steve Francis .341 Magic Johnson .303

Free Throw Percentage Steve Francis .797 Magic Johnson .848

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Steve Francis 21.6 (2002) Magic Johnson 23.9 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Steve Francis 7.0 (2002) Magic Johnson 9.6 (1982)

Assists Per Game Steve Francis 7.0 (2005) Magic Johnson 13.1 (1984)

Steals Per Game Steve Francis 1.8 (2001) Magic Johnson 3.4 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Steve Francis 0.5 (2003) Magic Johnson 0.7 (1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Steve Francis 19.2 Magic Johnson 19.5

Rebounds Per Game Steve Francis 8.4 Magic Johnson 7.7

Assists Per Game Steve Francis 7.6 Magic Johnson 12.3

Steals Per Game Steve Francis 1.4 Magic Johnson 1.9

Blocks Per Game Steve Francis 0.2 Magic Johnson 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Steve Francis 96 Magic Johnson 3,701

Total Rebounds Steve Francis 42 Magic Johnson 1,465

Total Assists Steve Francis 38 Magic Johnson 2,346

Total Steals Steve Francis 7 Magic Johnson 358

Total Blocks Steve Francis 1 Magic Johnson 64

Total Games Steve Francis 5 Magic Johnson 190

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Steve Francis .429 Magic Johnson .506

3-Point Percentage Steve Francis .412 Magic Johnson .241

Free Throw Percentage Steve Francis .725 Magic Johnson .838

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Steve Francis 19.2 (2004) Magic Johnson 25.2 (1990)

Rebounds Per Game Steve Francis 8.4 (2004) Magic Johnson 13.7 (1981)

Assists Per Game Steve Francis 7.6 (2004) Magic Johnson 15.2 (1985)

Steals Per Game Steve Francis 1.4 (2004) Magic Johnson 3.1 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Steve Francis 0.2 (2004) Magic Johnson 1.0 (1981)