Originally Posted by FKAri
That was '87.
Couldn't match Bird in his prime
Him and Bird were more or less equal and Magic defeated Bird in the Finals 3 of the 4 times they played. Magic also won LA their '87 title.
and is probably below Kobe all time as well.
Kobe is borderline top 10. Magic is around 5, 6 at worst.
Doesn't have a mind for the game like a Kidd or Stockton.
Wow, just wow.
But his skill level is exaggerated as he was such an unusually big guard with real point guard skills I will admit. But the romance behind him from the day he was drafted till now really paints him in too flattering of a light.
He's the GOAT PG. How would you prefer the media to paint him?