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Magic Johnson vs Michael Jordan

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

MJ
Magic Johnson
Los Angeles Lakers · Guard
VS
23
MJ
Michael Jordan
Chicago Bulls · Guard

Tale of the tape

19.5
Points / game
30.1
7.2
Rebounds / game
6.2
11.2
Assists / game
5.3
5
Championships
6
3
MVP awards
5
The verdict

Jordan holds the edge, leading in 3 of 5 categories (points / game, championships, mvp awards). Johnson answers in rebounds / game, assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.