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Kobe Bryant vs Magic Johnson: head-to-head statistical comparison

Kobe Bryant
78IMPACT
Kobe Bryant
Los Angeles Lakers · Guard
25.0 PPG · 5.2 REB · 4.7 AST
Magic Johnson
82IMPACT
Magic Johnson
Los Angeles Lakers · Guard
19.5 PPG · 7.2 REB · 11.2 AST
VS
1–3
categories
Johnson leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
SCOREPLAYREBPER DRIMSPACEATHCLUTCH
Bryant 1Johnson 3

Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Johnson wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.

Tale of the tape
25.0
Points / game (career)
19.5
5.2
Rebounds / game (career)
7.2
4.7
Assists / game (career)
11.2
5
Championships
5
1
MVP awards
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%
RarityMythic
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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