Why isnt Magic mentioned as the pure Goat NBA Player?

[Luke Cage]

Probably because he played with Kareem and Worthy and Cooper (defense wise) So he really got drafted into a pretty sweet situation. I mean they went to the Finals his first year in the league.

Still to win finals mvp your rookie season with players that caliber clearly able to take it they damn selves is unprecedented. I think only bill Russell is the only other guy to win a ring as a star during his rookie year, and obviously the trophy was named after him.

 

[Noah]

Russell is top 5 for sure, least on my personal list.

I hate leaving out my man Larry Bird though

If only that shot had gone in in Game 4 of the '87 Finals

 

[keon]

http://www.thecoli.com/threads/magic-johnson-had-the-easiest-career-out-of-all-the-hofers.12903/

 

[Luke Cage]

He should have joined the Knicks in 93 when he had the chance

Riley/Magic/Ewing

Ewing was a really good center, but he was Marc gasol good in era of all time greats. Much rather have David (first Anthony Davis with more length but equal speed) Robinson or Shaq (the true superman) oneal or obviously Hakeem (the Dream) Olajuwon. Ewing was Better than people like mutumbo or mourning but still only the first of the second tier of that era.

That being said even wack centers of that period like Shawn Bradley or George ( my giant moureson) would be top tier today. And arvidus sabonis is his past prime nba version would still shyt on any current center,

 

[WhoShotCha]

Most people put him 2nd or 3rd All-time

 

[Scorsese]

Because Michael Jordan Exists...

 

[DraymondT]

Magic is overrated honestly for his flash and he played in one of the worst conferences ever. One of my fave players to watch but he the only top 10 GOAT that gets a pass on defense nikkas really think hes top 3? . His defense ranged from well below average to mediocre to average. Even Larry Legend was puttin in work on D, made all D teams, showed impacts on his team and stats for his defense. Magic just led in steals but so did Iverson he wasnt pullin his weight on defense guards used to roast him and he couldnt guard bigger guys like Larry

 

[Optimus Prime]

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