As a 5-time NBA champ, 3-time league MVP, Hall of Famer, and the straw that stirred one of basketball's most famous styles of play, how good was Magic Johnson really?
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Has anyone else been watching the "Winning Time" series on HBO?
I just started watching it great series so far love it! I want more stories of NBA players and their rise to fame!
Yep. I've been loving it so far. Just wish they released episodes faster.
Yea
Also third
he was good larry bird is way better though
That performance in game 6 of the 1980 finals is unreal. To switch from a point guard to a center as a rookie and drop 40, unbelievable.
Thats what wild about Magic. Wins the NCAA championship in 1979 and then FMVP as a rookie in 1980. He asked his coach to step in for their teams best player and rose to the occasion. That game along with Jordan's 63 against the 86 Celtics, Lebron's 48 where he matched the Pistons by himself to win a conference final game in double OT, and Duncan's unofficial quad double to win his second title as reigning MVP, are the greatest games ever played.
He wasn’t a point guard his rookie season. And he also didn’t really play much centre that game. Not that it wasn’t an incredible performance, because it was, but he played position-less basketball, way WAY before it was commonplace. It made sense for him to take the jump ball that game. (He never guarded the other team’s centre though)
Jordan could never do that
@@Blahblahblehblhah well he would never be a center but he would drop 40 as a point guard probably
@@geordiejones5618 magic won the state national and world championship within 4 years
I don’t think anyone can ever top Magic as the greatest point guard ever, he started winning since the beginning, won FMVP in his Rookie year, he’s won so many accolades but the most impressive part is he did it in such a short time in only 13 seasons
Man won a championship and finals MVP as a rookie
@@apoorvsingh3395 2k myplayer type shit lik
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Perfect storm got to play with the goat at the time in Kareem and obviously was a freak of nature at 6’9 with handles of a 6ft guy …Ben Simmons only could dream
@Slim Jimmy idk man the same reason I say Jordan is better then LeBron is the same I say Magic is better, Magic accomplished more in less time, at this current season Steph is on Magic had already won 1 more MVP 2 more championships and 3 more FMVP’s, Magic is the greater Point Guard
THE GREATEST PG of All time. AT 6'9 he did it all. Salute to Magic
But he couldn’t shoot
@@shahzoorbhatti6974 But he's in the hall of fame
prime penny was better
@@shahzoorbhatti6974 He increased his range later in his career.
you act as if 6'9 is short
It's a shame the world didn't know enough back then about HIV, he could've had an even more impressive career. His career lasted only 11 years and he reached 9 finals and won 5 rings. Just insane.
He won the because he had Kareem. Once he lost Kareem, the winning stopped.
@@younglove3362 yes Kareem with his 13 points and 4 bouards a game in the '88 Finals is what took him over the top... *shakes head*
@@younglove3362quit smoking meth bruh
Dude having AIDS is the bomb. I've had AIDS for a long time, and it's so awesome.
He literally changed the role of the PG. For the better too.
Facts without him we get no nash no Stockton and so much more magic is a legend.
@@AugustBurnsRed181 fs! I heard he's a legend off the court too. Something about his magic johnson.
He also had a big hand in shifting the public perception of HIV
@@grantparker3128 and what's the perception we see it from?
him and pistol Pete are revolutionary for that position
Magic brought excitement, and real joy and happiness to basketball. If I am drafting a team, he is the first player I would choose.
I problably would choose either him or Shaq to be my franchise player.
I would choose Jordan, but Magic is the best PG of all time.
Magic, Jordan, LeBron and Bill Russel are lock starters for me on my all time team. Kobe, Curry, and Shaq are lock bench players. Forwards are tough, but Duncan is on the team, maybe even starting.
Greatest point guard and passer in NBA history
Curry> Not gonna change my mind so don't bother
@@nuckfigg3r 😂curry aint better than magic I’m not gonna argue don’t even bother
@@nuckfigg3r lmao you 12 years old or something
I remember when another pro said that Magic was the only player ever that could throw a true no-look pass.
@@nuckfigg3r We'd take you more seriously if you voice didn't crack every time you tell us your super informed basketball knowledge.
The greatest point guard of all time idc what y’all say.
The GOAT of PG
He could of been if he didn’t get aids 🤷🏿♂️
Idc too. CURRY da GOAT pg
Facts
@@KinGoat how many finals mvps doe curry have?
His famous quote before that 6-th game, "Don't fear, Magic is here" 😅😅
That's some anime shit lol
He is just a Gem of a person You can see why he had so much game on and off the court just a lot of good energy
Magic is in my top Five. It's a shame we shine so much light on Jordan, LeBron and Kobe not taking anything from them we all know they are top players. But the quality that Magic mastered before all of them was leadership. Yes he had the great Kareem there with him when he came in the lead but this guy as a rookie point guard won the NBA championship in his first year at the age of 20. And then won 4 more championships. And he didn't play as many years as other stars did. Magic to me is underrated.
True but the other 3 guys are Nike guys.
Jordan and Lebron are Nike guys. Kobe came in late but was majorly hated on at first. However Magic Kobe and Duncan all have goat claim getting tittles at 19-20-21 you right they all have to be top 5
I’m not sure you’re reading the room right. Jordan and Kobe are beloved to be sure, and rightly so. What they did on the court was simply majestic to watch. Yes, it was individual greatness, but I don’t say that as a criticism. That were the greatest in history at their game. Then we have Magic and Bird. They are arguably the greatest floor generals to ever play the game. They have never been, in any way that I can recall, overlooked or underrated. Bird-Magic are legendary. I can’t think of any conversation about all-time NBA greats that hasn’t included both. They are almost universally regarded as two of the 10 best players in history.
He's not underrated, he's easily a top 5 all time, to me even top 3.
What other than passing was Magic great at ?
Greatest point guard in nba history
Magic Johnson revolutionized the NBA!
If Magic would have stayed another season after his second retirement, he would have played with Shaq & Kobe.
That probably would've given Magic his 6th ring if that happened. But as a Chicago fan, I'm glad he didn't.
Magic has a legitimate case to be the GOAT, imo. He's right up there with Chamberlain, Jordan, James, & Jabar.
Goat pg for sure but idk about the goat across all 5 positions. For me he's JUST outside top 5
Russell* not Wilt
At their peak, he wasn't better than Bird.
For me top 5 is 1. MJ 2. Kareem 3. LeBron 4. Wilt 5. Magic
@@dannychamberlain6244 u have lechoke over shaq and bird....
Magic is the greatest point guard and there is no close second.
Stephen Curry pretty close lol
@@rell4219 No he's not.
Curry is great but he's not close to being as great as Magic. Even Magic said at some point that Curry has a lot more to do before he's that good. LOL
@@rell4219 nah he’s not lol
@@rell4219 he’s not close. He’s probably top 3 behind Allen Iverson.
He's hands down, best point guard ever. Just like MJ is best shooting guard ever. There's no debate there. That's how good he was
So just passing he was good ? I did not watch him I just want some1 to tell me what other than passing was he great at. Because right now I have steph over him because all I here are his story's of rookie year and that he's a GREAT PASSER.
@@johnsepulvedacruz6428 he wasn't just a great passer. He was the best passer the game has ever seen (yes, including Larry Bird), _and_ he consistently put up solid numbers in points and rebounds. He was an amazing all-around player. Magic Johnson was a force to be reckoned with back in his day and still would be. The _reason_ for his nickname was that he would do passes and take shots that seemed impossible, but succeed.
@@RabblesTheBinx I am not comfortable saying Magic was a better passer than Bird. Or Stockton and Nash. Or maybe Oscar Robertson. But yes Steph is nowhere close.
I feel ya brother, but it does make you think..... of the big five NBA stats (points, rebounds, assists, blocks, and steals)...... Magic isnt there..... John Stockton holds two (assists and steals).
@@samantharay6098WTF, Why hesitation. Magic is a lot better passer than Bird.
I have him over Kobe personally. I think he has an argument for top 5 but everyone values different skills and styles. He's bonafide top 10.
He's definitely in my top 5 and easily over Kobe. I have him a spot over LeBron, tbh
@@TheFadedSpade35 yh no
@@TheFadedSpade35 what’s top 10?
@@TheFadedSpade35 you smoking on some crazy shit
@@TheFadedSpade35 magic is my favorite all time player, but he is not *better* than lebron. Do agree he is better than Kobe.
Please don't stop making these types of videos!
The NBA hasn’t been the same since Magic, Jordan and Larry ruled the hardwood!
A big reason so many of us don't get tired of reliving this.
Even with a shorter career he’s a top 10 player of all time
If it’s disrespectful to call lebron the goat then how tf can anyone say curry better then magic besides shooting 🤣💯
*top 3
@@real_motherfuckerupper8817I mean not rlly and brons a better passer too
@@Steven-fy9yu I wouldn’t go that far but all of our list are different.
I have him Top 5. Talent and Achievement.
My all time favorite basketball player.
Yes .. mine too 🏀
I grew up a fan of the Showtime Lakers, so I'm biased, but I would say that Magic certainly deserves to be in the conversation for best player ever. I totally get that the title probably goes to MJ or LBJ, but Magic rates a place in that conversation. (So does Larry Bird, who I had the utmost respect for even when they were battling the Lakers during those championship series.)
Unfortunately, too many players have come along to push Larry down on the list, most notably Kevin Durant and Dirk Nowitzski.
@AnarkeeSoundVibes Wrong KD and Dirk don't have 3 rings like Larry. Also Larry lead one of histories greatest teams.
He's so good that we forgot that his real name is Earvin
Not anymore leave that name for the guy who played on the sonics in 96
I have been waiting for this episode since I saw Larry Bird's episode. I hope to see many more forgotten, underappreciated or legendary players that you will make an episode for in the future. Keep up the great work!😁
Congrats on 500k 🥳🥳 keep the bangers coming!!
Magic was so good we got a HBO series to watch of him
Damn a 25 year, 25 million dollar contract is insane 😳 💰 🐐 PG Magic Johnson hands down 🏀💯
@@SuperTDSmith oh yeah that's true. Who do you think was the highest paid Laker of all time? Kobe or Shaq?
@@isaacannanjr2371 Westbrook is the highest paid laker rn
@@iamdezsi9671 😬 sheesh Lakers might want a refund for getting Russ then lmaoo but definitely the 2021-22 Lakers were more of a disappointment and disaster than the 2012-13 Lakers with an aging Kobe R.I.P., washed Steve Nash and soft Dwight Howard... 🏀💯
I grew up watching Showtime Lakers. Magic will always be my favorite player
Magic johnson king of showtime/ fastbreak basketball & pat riley
I’ve been trying to find a highlight reel for years that was filmed in black and white were Magic was running the break and made two fakes without traveling then passed to someone trailing him. One of the most beautiful sequences of basketball I’ve ever seen, the other was a Zeke highlight pass where he threw a pass between a defenders legs that went around a teammate hitting another in stride.
If you find it, I'd love to see it.
Magic's style of play along with his 6.9 athletic frame, ball handling and passing skills ad to that his extremely high basketball IQ and leadership. All of which cemented his as one of the most Impressively DomInate players in basketball history on Every level. People tend to forget Magic won Championships in HS, College and 5 NBA titles and 2 straight Olympic gold medals on the Greatest Team ever assembled. If not for retirement for obvious reasons I'm sure no one can argue against him possibly winning at least 2-3 more championships. He and Larry Legend Exemplifies what a True Superstar of the sport is. They played the game the right way winning playing Team ball not caring about personal stats. They each made others on there team even better and smarter players. Magic & Bird names go hand in hand as 2 sides of the same coin.
One of the best point guards of all time, huh? Magic Johnson is the greatest point guard of all time! And if he isn't on your top 5 of all time players list you have some serious basketball research to do!
If you never saw Magic play in person you have no idea how 'good' he was. On TV you only saw what the camera showed you, so usually only when he had the ball. If you saw him live you could watch him do everything and he was amazing. He single handedly controlled games by doing what ever needed to be done. Need a steal, he stole the ball. Need a rebound, he got it. Speed the game up. slow the game down, he did it. Score, pass, play D, whatever it took he did it and if you weren't paying attention you might not even have realized the impact he was having on every aspect of the game. Great player!
Unfortunately I was born in 98 so I never was able to see it live, I’m sure it was special. Having lived 20 minutes from downtown Milwaukee most of my life I can say watching Giannis in person feels that way to me. Yes everything he does on camera is incredible, but the way he impacts and dictates the game in so many levels from what you can only see in person is really amazing to watch.
Nonstop Sports i love this kind of video on how good was this player you need to do more of this like next how good was david robinson and other legend men
The best "true point guard" in basketball history. No one can ever replicate what he did in his career. Curry is also a point guard but he is what they call "hybrid". Still, he doesn't have the hardware (yet) to be called the GOAT PG😂 Crazy that he earned 25 million in 25 year contract. If he plays today and get finals MVP in his rookie season, he will be rewarded with a super max contract. About 60mil a year.
Steph ain’t above Cp3 in terms of greatest point guards
If we’re talking about playing your role as the playmaker, and basketball iq he’s not top 5
@@HugoSanchez-eb2pz As I said, Curry is not a traditional PG but a hybrid between SG and PG. Why? because he plays like a SG, with those off ball movement.
@@HugoSanchez-eb2pz CP3 isn't even in the top 5 lol
Damn a NCAA, NBA, Olympic champ the trifecta of basketball glory.
So I live near the Detroit area in Michigan and my barber shop actually has a signed Michigan state magic Johnson jersey. They also have a signed Michigan state Kirk cousins jersey too
@Nonstop Sports great documentary love the previous ones too such as wilt Chamberlain and kareem Abdul Jabbar, may I suggest that please make a prime Shaq video but in all honesty damn thx one of the best sports channels in KZhead by far. Cheers brother
Thank you for coming to my Commander's magic a great basketball player one of my favorites love you.
One of the best players in nba history 👏
A remarkable player. Maybe the greatest.
YESSSS!Finally!Thanks a lot!:))))
My grandfathers (papa) favorite player was Magic. Papa was a badass firefighter in LA County. Moved to Oregon in the 80, so i was raised as a blazer fan. So many good memories watching NBA on NBC with Ahmad Rashad. Any lakers cards i got i would give to Papa. 😂❤️
In my opinion magic is the best point guard of all time
Of curse
@@jimmy_40 curry best pg all time
@@juwantaylor5293 helll naw
@@jimmy_40 yes. Curry the goat 🐐 pg
@@juwantaylor5293 That would be magic actually.
He's my number one pick of all time.
Been waiting for this one
The most complete player in the history of the NBA!!!
Imagine where he’d be if he didn’t have to retire so early
Nah from the start of 1991, Jordan had that decade locked for him. Ain't no way beating the Bulls in 90's. 80's are for Bird, Magic and Isaiah but 90's was all Jordan.
@@kingjoshuamanatad2140 I dont think its a given. Magic was, arguably, getting better moving into the 90s. A better outside shot, and even slicker offensive awareness. The Lakers were losing Kareem around 90 regardless of Magics trajectory, but the Lakers always had major budget, and Magic was able to lead a teams offense epically well.
@@kingjoshuamanatad2140Isiah?, hell nah. Moses Malone or Kareem is a lot better, stop the riding.
The amount of points he was responsible for due to scoring, and assists is insane.
It's awesome how we see these nba legends past black n white photos
I grew up in Long Beach CA in the 70's and 80's " of course I'm a Magic Johnson fan " I also watch Michigan State basketball why because of Magic Johnson.
Greatest scorer on and off the court since Wilt😂💪🏾
HOW GOOD WAS OL'🐐👑MAGIC JOHNSON#32?? .. AS GOOD AS ANYBODY THAT EVER PLAYED IN THE NBA ..
I Been Waiting For This
The two most impressive things about Magic Johnson ( and there is a lot to be impressed by) how he made others better his most impressive individual stat his assists per game for his career is number one all time in the regular season and the playoffs
Best pg ever
100%
Best Lakers player of all time
Na Kareem was better he’s 2nd-3rd
Ever heard of Kobe?
@@yahlee1802 u only say that cuz he died tbh
@@cosimodicicco1876 I only say that cuz it’s true tbh
@@yahlee1802 Magic is better tho
The absolute best point guard ever to lace up; the best team leader ever in the NBA and I won't even mention his rebounds, assists and steals. If I was starting a team it would begin with #32. He made all those around him much better players.
what music do you use in the background @nonstop sport its so good
He was so good that he makes everyone that says Curry is the best PG of all time look like idiots.
Curry most definitely the best pg all time. Magic is #2
@@juwantaylor5293 made you look like one, as I said.
@@SuckOnYakuzA curry the best pg all time it's facts. Bobby marks just said curry is 2nd best player all time after mj
@@SuckOnYakuzA and curry not even done yet. He still got more championships to win
@@juwantaylor5293 why tf would I care what some espn guy says? they're bigger idiots than you. clear by that statement.
The greatest Laker ever
Hi luv ur vidz
Hi love your content
best pg in my opinion but also if u put him in the league today might not as good
probably would, look at ben simmons he don't shoot the ball yet he still an all star.
@@suck4599 thats true but also he has good playmaking and finishing
@@realuhp3do where was all that good play making and finishing in last year's playoffs?? Bum Simmons
He’d be better today
@@christian-lf2oc thats true yeah he was really scared last year in the playoffs
Dude was so good he was an All-Star retired
You guys should do this type of video for Patrick Ewing or Ben Wallace. Two Hard nosed big men who in my opinion never get enough recognition in the conversation of great centers.
This channel is fire
Magic with the fro 🔥🔥🔥🔥
-Best Point Guard Ever -Arguably one if the Greatest players Who ever play Basketball -The most enterteiment player to watch in a Basketball court (must see TV) -Magic ... just MAGIC Have i anwser this silly question??
My favorite player of all time ❣️❣️
Hi love the vid
He was truly magic, and a major force in reviving a dying NBA. He should be getting royalties
25 year long contract is WILD
Love the vid
you didn’t even watch it
@@damnkdot1654 😂😂
One of the BEST!!
Magic Johnson Alwis Play the Game in the rihat wey IT was so much fun Tou watch ihm Ei give shwo every nicht and agret winner
Great 👍video
One of the best if not the best guard to ever play the game!!
magic Johnson is my favorite basketball player
Please list the song that you used at 5:52. I have been looking for it for a long time. Thank you.
The GOAT! Best ever no one is even close.
Best all time personality in NBA!
if you want more behind the scenes of magic and the lakers watch that show winning time on HBO.
One of the best
We will never know how great a player Magic, the original M.J. was. Out of respect, and well deserved, he played 2nd fiddle to Kareem Abdul Jabbar for the majority of his career. Pat Riley told him to play a bigger offensive roll and Magic won M.V.P. that year, 1987 I believe.
His greatness was his all around game. Kareem and Magic worked today brilliantly. That is the mark of true greatness. Not this Hero Ball they sell now.
Magic the goat
Def the best point guard and for me, the goat as well.
G. O. A. T. Point Guard and my second favorite player behind MJ
Other than traveling and dribbling above the shoulder(carrying). Magic was incredible. He could do anything on the court. Greatest point guard ever, then Stockton.
My GOAT PG
he’s so underrated
Can you do 10 nba or nfl players with the most potential
Real magic 👑
My favorite Basketball Player.
My father's favorite player. And at 31 years old. And watching the game since 1997, I see why yo!
magic not only love basketball, he brings showtime to baSketball
In the span of 4 years: High School Champion, NCAA Champion, and NBA Champion. The only Rookie to be NBA Finals MVP. And he did this all before he turned 21 years old! 21 YEARS OLD!! There hasn't been anyone since 1980 who has come close to accomplishing what Magic did in those 4 years. Of all the records that have stood the longest, I don't think any player will ever match Magic being the only rookie to win NBA Finals MVP.
I cenn only Say that Magic Play only 12 years With the Lakers i Wisch He coldnt Play Moor years IT was so much fun tou watch ihm what great Player the best of imof Off all time
My uncle Steve Davis from Monticello Georgia was the first magic 73, 74,75