Magic vs Lebron: Position By Position

[hateraid]

Head to head Magic vs Lebron (probably the 2 most versatile players ever)

Who would win at each position?

My choices:

PG: Magic
SG: Lebron
SF: Lebron
PF: Closest one for me but I'd stay with Lebron
C: Magic

Personal preference, I still say Magic plays the PG better than Lebron plays any position, overall I would go with Magic on my team

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Overall: LeBron

PG: Magic
SG: LeBron
SF: LeBron
PF: LeBron
C: LeBron

[riseagainst]

Overall: LeBron

PG: Magic
SG: LeBron
SF: LeBron
PF: LeBron
C: LeBron

[gts]

so did the first three posts ever actually see magic play during the 80's or?

[hateraid]

so did the first three posts ever actually see magic play during the 80's or?

Including myself? Of course!

[swagga]

Head to head Magic vs Lebron (probably the 2 most versatile players ever)

Who would win at each position?

My choices:

PG: Magic
SG: Lebron
SF: Lebron
PF: Closest one for me but I'd stay with Lebron
C: Magic

Personal preference, I still say Magic plays the PG better than Lebron plays any position, overall I would go with Magic on my team

pg : magic >>> lebron
sg: lebron >>> magic
sf: lebron>>> magic
pf magic >>> lebron in the 80s (post game importance, post passing)
magic = lebron now (lebron's floor spacing in todays game)
c magic >>> lebron in the 80s (post game, post passing)
magic > lebron now (lebron's rim protection in todays game)

so it's not that big of a difference: lebron is much better wing but a weaker playmaker. magic has a monster post game but no floor spacing and no rim protection. Each is/was perfectly suited for the basketball style during their playing time.

[plowking]

So if you have Lebron>Magic for power forward, why do you consider Magic the better center? Because he took the jumpball and played 3 possessions of center in that finals game all those years ago?

so did the first three posts ever actually see magic play during the 80's or?

So, do you ever not make a stupid post?

[Kvnzhangyay]

this thread lol

I would say overall Lebron

PG: Magic (duh)
SG: Lebron (scoring abilities, though Magic's scoring is HIGHLY underrated)
SF: Lebron (duh)
PF: Depends on which era PF, Lebron current era, Magic's post up game would be a better PF in his era
C: Same as PF^

[Prometheus]

I would rather have Bron for any position other than point guard...

but I'd still rather have Magic on my team.

[LAZERUSS]

Magic could easily have played the SF position in his career, and probably PF, as well.

But, he was THE greatest PG in NBA history.

[Kvnzhangyay]

Magic could easily have played the SF position in his career, and probably PF, as well.

But, he was THE greatest PG in NBA history.

Hence why their both such versatile players...

[T_L_P]

PG: Magic
SG: LeBron
SF: LeBron
PF: LeBron
C: Magic

[Leftimage]

Head to head Magic vs Lebron (probably the 2 most versatile players ever)

Who would win at each position?

My choices:

PG: Magic
SG: Lebron
SF: Lebron
PF: Closest one for me but I'd stay with Lebron
C: Magic

Personal preference, I still say Magic plays the PG better than Lebron plays any position, overall I would go with Magic on my team

PG: Magic in part due to the experience gained from playing in that position for his entire basketball career, and the fact he was never expected to be the team's go-to scorer. His amazing vision evolved accordingly.

SG,SF,PF,C: Lebron by a good margin. Not even a fair match-up for Magic who wasn't particularly known for playing multiple positions.

I'm a bit dissapointed by ISH for giving C to Magic. So predictable. So he filled in at the C position and had a great historical playoff game. Who seriously gives a ****? Lebron is a physical specimen and he has defended every center worth defending in today's NBA. Much stronger, faster & higher jumper than Magic (makes up for the inch he lacks in height). Much better suited for the center position than Magic, both in his playing style and body type.

[bizil]

I would take Magic at PG and Bron at the other positions. Even though Magic had alpha dog level scoring ability, I think Bron is the more explosive and better scorer. BUT Magic is more clutch than Lebron. Bron's defensive versatility is MUCH GREATER than Magic's ever was. Magic's offensive versatility in terms of number of positions than can be played is as good as anybody.

But Magic was a natural PG even though he was 6'9. While Bron is a great passer, he such a freak athlete and great scorer that I want him focusing on scoring more. Even though Bron could EASILY be a great PG. I would rather have Bron getting getting a Bird-type 27 points-8 boards-8 assists from the SF position than 22 points-7 boards-12 dimes like Magic. Can't go wrong either way, but I want Bron focusing on being a dominant scorer AND a dominant all around player in one.

And let's keep this in mind. What if Magic had Dr.J level freak athletic ability back in the day? There's a GREAT CHANCE PG wouldn't have been his primary position. With freaks like that, u want them finishing plays and forcing their will on the defense AS OPPPOSED to setting up guys as the top job description. Bron in many ways is the evolution to Magic because of that freak athletic ability.

Even though Bron is a pass first player, he's not NECESSARILY pass first, pass second, and THEN dominant scoring. That's how Magic thought the game. Always looking to pass first and pass second BUT STILL AN ALPHA DOG! The guys like Magic check down a defense like Peyton Manning does in football. Bron is more like Steve Young or Elway. Great in the pocket, but will ROLL OUT on that ass and scramble.

[LAZERUSS]

A peak Magic, both in the regular season, and post-season, was a better rebounder than Lebron.

Furthermore, while Lebron was faster and more athletic, a defensive rebound by Magic was usually much more lethal (either he would go coast-to-coast, or start a sure-fire fast break with an outlet.)