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    Default Magic Johnson is the greatest Laker ever period.

    Inspired a generation, lifted the entire organization boosted the NBA greatly, philanthropy after being HIV positive, the very definition of a selfless basketball player that could do everything, etc. list goes on and on.


    kobe carried to 3 titles by Shaq. he only has 2 FMVPs



    Magic Johnson is my favorite b-ball player of all time. Why don't Lakers fans respect him compared to Kobe? Or is this a younger NBA generation thing?

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    Default Re: Magic Johnson is the greatest Laker ever period.

    You say some disrespect Magic, I'd say you disrespect Kobe. Both are legendary greats, and a discussion is at the very least legit.

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    Default Re: Magic Johnson is the greatest Laker ever period.

    In before the lock.

    It's common sense that Kobe is.

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    Default Re: Magic Johnson is the greatest Laker ever period.

    Didn't we just have this conversation a few days ago.

    what's everyone's favorite Sushi?

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    Default Re: Magic Johnson is the greatest Laker ever period.

    As good as Magic was he wasn't the all around player like Kobe is.

    Magic was a liability on defense and his shooting was suspect at times.

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    Default Re: Magic Johnson is the greatest Laker ever period.

    Agreed.

    All time rankings by purist and the sports panel will fall on influence years down the line.

    Magic will always be remembered simply because of his size and ability at the point. When you think of the PG position, you think of Magic; when you think of the SG position, you think of MJ, not Kobe.

    This will hurt Kobe down the line when players are looking at who the best HOFs they would want to emulate at their respective positions.

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    Default Re: Magic Johnson is the greatest Laker ever period.

    Quote Originally Posted by 9erempiree
    As good as Magic was he wasn't the all around player like Kobe is.

    Magic was a liability on defense and his shooting was suspect at times.
    In his early career. In his prime, he was lights out. Mainly because of his shot selection. It was damn near perfect. And his shot amount was very good. Not too much and not too little shots.

    Kobe is the better all around player. Magic is the better team player. Which one of them make a higher impact?

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    Default Re: Magic Johnson is the greatest Laker ever period.

    whatever fits your agenda, OP.

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    Default Re: Magic Johnson is the greatest Laker ever period.

    Quote Originally Posted by IamRAMBO24
    Agreed.

    All time rankings by purist and the sports panel will fall on influence years down the line.

    Magic will always be remembered simply because of his size and ability at the point. When you think of the PG position, you think of Magic; when you think of the SG position, you think of MJ, not Kobe.

    This will hurt Kobe down the line when players are looking at who the best HOFs they would want to emulate at their respective positions.
    This may be true and that's why Magic was so special. When you think of PG, you think of Magic.

    When you think of SG, you think Kobe/MJ. Very similar players with all around game but they are very different. Kobe was much more versatile where MJ was much more athletic, some even say they are very even. MJ had jumping ability where Kobe is much more quicker.

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    Default Re: Magic Johnson is the greatest Laker ever period.

    Wait since when is Kobe even in the competition

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    Default Re: Magic Johnson is the greatest Laker ever period.

    Quote Originally Posted by Nero Tulip
    Wait since when is Kobe even in the competition

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    Default Re: Magic Johnson is the greatest Laker ever period.

    Quote Originally Posted by 9erempiree
    As good as Magic was he wasn't the all around player like Kobe is.

    Magic was a liability on defense and his shooting was suspect at times.
    Are you kidding me ..

    Magic was a beast on offense; that sky hook was unstoppable. His size allowed him to back down at the perimeter, allowing him to take easy more efficient shots. He might not score as much but his passing abilities more than make up for his offense.

    As a rookie, when Kobe was air balling wide open looks, Magic single handedly lead an under-manned team to a championship.

    Their roles should of been reversed: Kobe gets aids from butt raping that white girl and Magic wins 5+ rings with a full career. Life isn't fair; the good guys are always the ones getting screwed over.

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    Default Re: Magic Johnson is the greatest Laker ever period.

    You're 27 years old, tell me more about magic being ur favorite player all-time.

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    Default Re: Magic Johnson is the greatest Laker ever period.

    Quote Originally Posted by 9erempiree
    This may be true and that's why Magic was so special. When you think of PG, you think of Magic.

    When you think of SG, you think Kobe/MJ. Very similar players with all around game but they are very different. Kobe was much more versatile where MJ was much more athletic, some even say they are very even. MJ had jumping ability where Kobe is much more quicker.
    Disagreed.

    MJ's first step was nearly unstoppable. He was breaking ankles at will in his prime whereas Kobe had a hard time driving to the basket against smaller, quicker guards, thus why he developed the mid range early on.

    Versatility goes to Jordan also with a better post game and better hands on defense. He also played point and was a great passer at that position, much better than Kobe's performance in this area.

    I'll give Kobe the 3 point shot.

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    Default Re: Magic Johnson is the greatest Laker ever period.

    Quote Originally Posted by Nero Tulip
    Wait since when is Kobe even in the competition
    you've been forgiven but kobe wont be so forgiving next time.

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