Would Magic average 16 dimes in today's NBA?

[westsideozzie]

With the rule changes and his size, he would be an absolute nightmare for todays little guards and two quick for most two's thru four's. Seeing that he has averaged 15 dimes in the post season in the 80's, its very conceivable he could average 16 dimes a game. When it comes to goat performers, I feel Magic does not get his due.

[STATUTORY]

he would average more turnovers in this era with proliferation of zone and system defenses

[SpecialQue]

Magic would kill it in today's NBA.

[Rocketswin2013]

Magic would not do that. His stats would translate perfectly.

[swagga]

he would average more turnovers in this era with proliferation of zone and system defenses

you easily bust a zone with passing. So at your post. Magic would thrive in this era.

[westsideozzie]

you easily bust a zone with passing. So at your post. Magic would thrive in this era.

There really is not a defender that could give him trouble.. Lebron, Maybe.

[Da_Realist]

Magic would dominate the league any way he wanted to. He could average 30 if he wanted to. 6'9" guy very quick for his size, with both a good left and right hand, could take it coast to coast (big men can't camp out in the lane anymore), could post up and had elite level vision and court awareness to keep defenses honest. He would own the league. Oh, and he worked himself up to shoot 90% from the free throw line so when he's fouled, it's an automatic two points.

[ralph_i_el]

magics stats would depend heavily on his team composition, but 16 asists per game could be feasible.

[swagga]

Magic would dominate the league any way he wanted to. He could average 30 if he wanted to. 6'9" guy very quick for his size, with both a good left and right hand, could take it coast to coast (big men can't camp out in the lane anymore), could post up and had elite level vision and court awareness to keep defenses honest. He would own the league. Oh, and he worked himself up to shoot 90% from the free throw line so when he's fouled, it's an automatic two points.

minus 90%, just not that gifted as a shooter.

[dr.hee]

he would average more turnovers in this era with proliferation of zone and system defenses

Absolutely. I mean just look at the way PGs are getting locked down today. Even legendary players like Kendall Marshall and Jose Calderon are only able to average 9 apg in today's era. Pathetic. Magic would get exposed even more. Of course.

[DonDadda59]

he would average more turnovers in this era with proliferation of zone and system defenses

There is no 'proliferation' of 'zone' and even if there was, isn't it supposed to force more ball movement? You think Magic, who won a National Championship (against Larry Bird) playing against actual zones in College is going to struggle finding the soft spots and open man?

Magic would kill it in today's NBA.

This. Although not too sure about 16 APG. In this era that's based on the PnR, I think Stockton would have the best chance of getting 15-16 APG.

[navy]

No. But only because of pace. He would still be a great passer no doubt.

[atljonesbro]

I don't think I've ever seen a thread on ISH where the player from the past doesn't magically get 2 times better when he comes into this era. You morons are delusional

[BigTicket]

No he wouldnt.

The pace is slower now, so his average would be lower.

[Rocketswin2013]

14 absolute max. 11 at worst. 16 is asking too much even for him.