hoops datahoops dataCareer statistics for Magic Johnson (1980-1996) and Russell Westbrook (2009-2026) side by side, with an interactive chart to compare any stat by age across regular season and playoffs.
| Career | Magic Johnson | Russell Westbrook |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 906 | 1,301 |
| Career Points | 17,707 | 27,176 |
| Points Per Game | 19.5 | 20.9 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 7.2 | 6.9 |
| Assists Per Game | 11.2 | 8.0 |
| Field Goal % | 52.0% | 43.8% |
| 3-Point % | 30.4% | 30.8% |
| True Shooting % | 61.0% | 52.6% |
Russell Westbrook scored more career points, 27,176 to 17,707, in the NBA regular season.
Russell Westbrook averaged more points per game for his career, 20.9 PPG to 19.5 PPG.
Magic Johnson averaged more rebounds per game, 7.2 RPG to 6.9 RPG.
Magic Johnson averaged more assists per game, 11.2 APG to 8.0 APG.
Russell Westbrook shot better from three for his career, 30.8% to 30.4%.
Magic Johnson posted the higher career true shooting percentage, 61.0% to 52.6%.