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Guess who Magic Johnson thinks is the greatest point guard? It’s not Stephen Curry
Washington Commanders part-owner Magic Johnson pauses while speaking at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington
Magic Johnson has weighed in on the debate over the best point guard of all time, choosing himself over Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry. (Alex Brandon / Associated Press)
BY CHUCK SCHILKENSTAFF WRITER
SEPT. 29, 2023 2:03 PM PT
Magic Johnson is the greatest point guard of all time.
That news comes straight from ... Magic Johnson.
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During a CBS Sports Radio interview with Zach Gelb this week, the Lakers legend was asked if Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry had surpassed him as the GOAT at their position. The question was prompted by Curry declaring himself the best point guard over Johnson during a podcast appearance this summer.
Johnson responded to Gelb’s question by asking if the statistics indicate that a changing of the guard has taken place.
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When Gelb answered, “Not yet,” a straight-faced Johnson replied:
“OK, so, if he got more than five championships, if he got more than three Finals MVPs, and three league MVPs, then he’s the greatest. If he got more than No. 1 in assists all-time in the Finals, No. 2 in double-doubles [in the playoffs and Finals], No. 1 in triple-doubles all-time in the NBA playoffs, No. 4 in steals all-time in the playoffs, if he got more than those numbers, then he’s the best.”
Finally, Johnson laughed and broke out his trademark smile.
“If he got more than all those things, he’s the best,” Johnson said. “But the last time I checked, he doesn’t.”
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