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Isiah Thomas vs Magic Johnson

Head-to-head on career production and accolades. Gold marks the edge.

IT
Isiah Thomas
Detroit Pistons · Guard
VS
04
MJ
Magic Johnson
Los Angeles Lakers · Guard

Tale of the tape

19.2
Points / game
19.5
3.6
Rebounds / game
7.2
9.3
Assists / game
11.2
2
Championships
5
The verdict

Johnson holds the edge, leading in 4 of 4 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Thomas answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.