hoops datahoops dataCareer statistics for Magic Johnson (1980-1996) and Steve Nash (1997-2014) side by side, with an interactive chart to compare any stat by age across regular season and playoffs.
| Career | Magic Johnson | Steve Nash |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 906 | 1,213 |
| Career Points | 17,707 | 17,389 |
| Points Per Game | 19.5 | 14.3 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 7.2 | 3.0 |
| Assists Per Game | 11.2 | 8.5 |
| Field Goal % | 52.0% | 49.0% |
| 3-Point % | 30.4% | 42.8% |
| True Shooting % | 61.0% | 60.5% |
Magic Johnson scored more career points, 17,707 to 17,389, in the NBA regular season.
Magic Johnson averaged more points per game for his career, 19.5 PPG to 14.3 PPG.
Magic Johnson averaged more rebounds per game, 7.2 RPG to 3.0 RPG.
Magic Johnson averaged more assists per game, 11.2 APG to 8.5 APG.
Steve Nash shot better from three for his career, 42.8% to 30.4%.
Magic Johnson posted the higher career true shooting percentage, 61.0% to 60.5%.