hoops datahoops dataCareer statistics for Kobe Bryant (1997-2016) and Magic Johnson (1980-1996) side by side, with an interactive chart to compare any stat by age across regular season and playoffs.
| Career | Kobe Bryant | Magic Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 1,346 | 906 |
| Career Points | 33,643 | 17,707 |
| Points Per Game | 25.0 | 19.5 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 5.2 | 7.2 |
| Assists Per Game | 4.7 | 11.2 |
| Field Goal % | 44.7% | 52.0% |
| 3-Point % | 32.9% | 30.4% |
| True Shooting % | 55.0% | 61.0% |
Kobe Bryant scored more career points, 33,643 to 17,707, in the NBA regular season.
Kobe Bryant averaged more points per game for his career, 25.0 PPG to 19.5 PPG.
Magic Johnson averaged more rebounds per game, 7.2 RPG to 5.2 RPG.
Magic Johnson averaged more assists per game, 11.2 APG to 4.7 APG.
Kobe Bryant shot better from three for his career, 32.9% to 30.4%.
Magic Johnson posted the higher career true shooting percentage, 61.0% to 55.0%.