hoops datahoops dataCareer statistics for Magic Johnson (1980-1996) and Patrick Ewing (1986-2002) side by side, with an interactive chart to compare any stat by age across regular season and playoffs.
| Career | Magic Johnson | Patrick Ewing |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 906 | 1,182 |
| Career Points | 17,707 | 24,815 |
| Points Per Game | 19.5 | 21.0 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 7.2 | 9.8 |
| Assists Per Game | 11.2 | 1.9 |
| Field Goal % | 52.0% | 50.4% |
| 3-Point % | 30.4% | 15.2% |
| True Shooting % | 61.0% | 55.3% |
Patrick Ewing scored more career points, 24,815 to 17,707, in the NBA regular season.
Patrick Ewing averaged more points per game for his career, 21.0 PPG to 19.5 PPG.
Patrick Ewing averaged more rebounds per game, 9.8 RPG to 7.2 RPG.
Magic Johnson averaged more assists per game, 11.2 APG to 1.9 APG.
Magic Johnson shot better from three for his career, 30.4% to 15.2%.
Magic Johnson posted the higher career true shooting percentage, 61.0% to 55.3%.