hoops datahoops dataCareer statistics for Jayson Tatum (2018-2026) and Magic Johnson (1980-1996) side by side, with an interactive chart to compare any stat by age across regular season and playoffs.
| Career | Jayson Tatum | Magic Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 601 | 906 |
| Career Points | 14,132 | 17,707 |
| Points Per Game | 23.5 | 19.5 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Assists Per Game | 3.9 | 11.2 |
| Field Goal % | 45.8% | 52.0% |
| 3-Point % | 36.8% | 30.4% |
| True Shooting % | 58.2% | 61.0% |
Magic Johnson scored more career points, 17,707 to 14,132, in the NBA regular season.
Jayson Tatum averaged more points per game for his career, 23.5 PPG to 19.5 PPG.
Jayson Tatum averaged more rebounds per game, 7.4 RPG to 7.2 RPG.
Magic Johnson averaged more assists per game, 11.2 APG to 3.9 APG.
Jayson Tatum shot better from three for his career, 36.8% to 30.4%.
Magic Johnson posted the higher career true shooting percentage, 61.0% to 58.2%.