Kobe Bryant
17.6 PPG · 3.7 REB · 2.8 AST
Magic Johnson
14.6 PPG · 5.7 REB · 6.9 AST
VS
1–3
categories
Johnson leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Bryant 1Johnson 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Johnson wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
25.0
19.5
5.2
7.2
4.7
11.2
5
5
1
3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Bryant peak 35.4Johnson peak 23.9
The trophy case edge: Johnson
5× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP2× Finals MVP2× Scoring champion18× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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5× NBA Champion3× NBA MVP3× Finals MVP12× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Johnson holds the edge, leading in 3 of 5 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game, mvp awards). Bryant answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
78Bryant · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
82Johnson · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Kobe Bryant
$4.0k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+52%
Legacy floor100%
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Magic Johnson
$4.0k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+52%
Legacy floor100%
RarityMythic
Card verdictBoth grade to about $4.0k today.
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