hoops datahoops dataCareer statistics for Magic Johnson (1980-1996) and Scottie Pippen (1988-2004) side by side, with an interactive chart to compare any stat by age across regular season and playoffs.
| Career | Magic Johnson | Scottie Pippen |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 906 | 1,178 |
| Career Points | 17,707 | 18,942 |
| Points Per Game | 19.5 | 16.1 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 7.2 | 6.4 |
| Assists Per Game | 11.2 | 5.2 |
| Field Goal % | 52.0% | 47.3% |
| 3-Point % | 30.4% | 32.6% |
| True Shooting % | 61.0% | 53.7% |
Scottie Pippen scored more career points, 18,942 to 17,707, in the NBA regular season.
Magic Johnson averaged more points per game for his career, 19.5 PPG to 16.1 PPG.
Magic Johnson averaged more rebounds per game, 7.2 RPG to 6.4 RPG.
Magic Johnson averaged more assists per game, 11.2 APG to 5.2 APG.
Scottie Pippen shot better from three for his career, 32.6% to 30.4%.
Magic Johnson posted the higher career true shooting percentage, 61.0% to 53.7%.