Magic Johnson vs Michael Jordan: head-to-head statistical comparison
Magic Johnson
19.5 PPG · 7.2 REB · 11.2 AST
Michael Jordan
30.1 PPG · 6.2 REB · 5.3 AST
VS
2–3
categories
Jordan leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 2.
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The two-way profile
Johnson 2Jordan 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Jordan wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
19.5
30.1
7.2
6.2
11.2
5.3
5
6
3
5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Johnson peak 23.9Jordan peak 37.1
The trophy case edge: Jordan
5× NBA Champion3× NBA MVP3× Finals MVP12× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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6× NBA Champion5× NBA MVP6× Finals MVP1× Defensive Player of the Year10× Scoring champion14× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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.
82Johnson · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
85Jordan · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Magic Johnson
$4.0k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+52%
Legacy floor100%
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Michael Jordan
$4.0k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+52%
Legacy floor100%
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Card verdictBoth grade to about $4.0k today.
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