hoops datahoops dataCareer statistics for LeBron James (2004-2026) and Magic Johnson (1980-1996) side by side, with an interactive chart to compare any stat by age across regular season and playoffs.
| Career | LeBron James | Magic Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 1,622 | 906 |
| Career Points | 43,440 | 17,707 |
| Points Per Game | 26.8 | 19.5 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 7.5 | 7.2 |
| Assists Per Game | 7.4 | 11.2 |
| Field Goal % | 50.7% | 52.0% |
| 3-Point % | 34.8% | 30.4% |
| True Shooting % | 59.0% | 61.0% |
LeBron James scored more career points, 43,440 to 17,707, in the NBA regular season.
LeBron James averaged more points per game for his career, 26.8 PPG to 19.5 PPG.
LeBron James averaged more rebounds per game, 7.5 RPG to 7.2 RPG.
Magic Johnson averaged more assists per game, 11.2 APG to 7.4 APG.
LeBron James shot better from three for his career, 34.8% to 30.4%.
Magic Johnson posted the higher career true shooting percentage, 61.0% to 59.0%.