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Magic Johnson Retired

Guard · Los Angeles Lakers · 6'4", 195 lb · Drafted 1979
5× NBA Champion3× MVPHall of FameLos Angeles Lakers
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In short

Magic Johnson is a retired guard and Hall of Famer who starred for the Los Angeles Lakers. Showtime's maestro — a 6-9 point guard who redefined the position. Career averages: 19.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 11.2 assists per game.

Scoring map · Magic’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 32% · Top of key 3 14%
Rim — 32% of scoring, 27% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 6% of scoring, 5% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 12% of scoring, 12% of shotsTop of key 3 — 14% of scoring, 14% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 12% of scoring, 12% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 6% of scoring, 5% of shotsMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shotsPaint — 9% of scoring, 11% of shotsMid-range (R) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shots
  • Rim32%
  • Top of key 314%
  • Wing 3 (R)12%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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The Johnson Story — narrated
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Magic Johnson is one of the NBA's all-time greats. Showtime's maestro — a 6-9 point guard who redefined the position.

Over a Hall of Fame career he averaged 19.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 11.2 assists and won 5 championships.

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Career avg
19.5 ppg
Guard
Rebounds
7.2 rpg
career
Assists
11.2 apg
career
Titles
5× champion
Los Angeles Lakers
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Magic Johnson is a retired Hall of Fame guard, most iconic with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Showtime's maestro — a 6-9 point guard who redefined the position.

He retired with career averages of 19.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 11.2 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: Basketball-Reference / NBA.com. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Showtime's maestro — a 6-9 point guard who redefined the position.

PERSONALITY

The person

A Hall of Fame guard and Los Angeles Lakers legend.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Fame guard
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
90/100
Scoring78
Playmaking88
Rebounding60
Perimeter D56
Rim protection30
Spacing60
Athleticism75
Clutch87
Hall of FameLos Angeles Lakers1979 draft
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Johnson is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. Showtime's maestro — a 6-9 point guard who redefined the position.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
19.5
per game
Career RPG
7.2
per game
Career APG
11.2
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyShowtime's maestro — a 6-9 point guard who redefined the position.
Titles5× NBA champion with a Hall of Fame career.

Hardware

5×
NBA Champion
3×
NBA MVP
3×
Finals MVP
12×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Fame guard and Los Angeles Lakers legend.

Magic Johnson's place in history is settled: Showtime's maestro — a 6-9 point guard who redefined the position.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

An all-time great — 5× champion and Los Angeles Lakers icon.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Magic Johnson's career averages?

Magic Johnson averaged 19.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 11.2 assists per game over his career.

Is Magic Johnson in the Hall of Fame?

Yes — Magic Johnson is enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and won 5 NBA championships.