He is the only player with the skills and body to play every position on the floor, he proved it.
2006-07-07 17:17:20 · 11 answers · asked by Brad I 3 in Sports ➔ Basketball
They key words here are "all around", so that would exclude Michael Jordan.
Magic definitely has to be considered one of the greatest all around players of all time. He single handedly re-invented the point guard position. At 6'8", he created alot of matchup problems, as he was almost impossible to defend. He was a great passer, and made everyone around him better.
Oscar Robertson was also another complete player, averaging over 24 ppg, 7 rpg, and 9 apg. He and Magic were probably the two best guards of all time.
The only one I would put ahead of Magic would be Larry Bird. He and Magic were a very similar type of player, but Bird was a more consistant scorer and better rebounder than Magic. They were both winners all the way.
BTW....You are going to get alot of people that say Michael Jordan is the best (without any facts or reasons to back it up). Just ignore them.
2006-07-07 18:35:41 · answer #1 · answered by Hoopfan 6 · 3⤊ 5⤋
Magic Johnson
2006-07-07 17:21:47 · answer #2 · answered by Perawan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I evaluate Jordan the desirable participant yet i am going to't see myself no longer picking Magic if I had the first p.c.. and they happened to be accessible at the same time. In different words i'd p.c.. Magic earlier Jordan understanding i became picking a participant this is no longer inevitably considered extra efficient. i'd then experience free understanding my crew is waiting day a million for 12 seasons to win the championship. Johnson confronted harder communities, harder all-time communities like the Celtics, 76ers, and Pistons contained in the finals than Jordan did dealing with the 'ninety one Lakers, 'ninety 2 Trailblazers, and a good yet overated 'ninety six Supersonics (So Suns and Jazz were good).
2016-11-30 20:23:36 · answer #3 · answered by dimicco 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Magic Johnson or Michael Jordan
2006-07-07 18:10:50 · answer #4 · answered by moviefan190 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are close but I give the nod to Jordan leading scorer for many years and all defensive team for as many or more.Scoring Champ 10 times All NBA defensive team 9 times.
2006-07-07 17:35:01 · answer #5 · answered by David S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably Bob Petit, but few people today know of him. The most enjoyable/entertaining/scoring machine I ever saw was 'Pistol Pete Marovich.' He was fantastic and scored his college leading points before the 3-point line. Had he played with the 3 point line, his point totals would have been unbelievable. He died a tragic early death.
2006-07-07 17:57:05 · answer #6 · answered by homerunhitter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scottie Pippen
Words from Michael Jordan:" I'm so happy because Scottie is my teamate.He's the only person who can play good defence on me "
2006-07-07 17:26:34 · answer #7 · answered by fafyzcage 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
r u crazy!!??, Michael Jordan is the best player ever!!!!!, magic jhonson was a good player too, but MJ was so much better
2006-07-08 05:56:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
michael jordan hands down
2006-07-07 17:19:58 · answer #9 · answered by deepbushhunter69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oscar robertson. averaged a triple double per game one season.
2006-07-07 18:02:21 · answer #10 · answered by Dennis L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋