Asked about the summer debate about the greatest point guard in history, relaunched by Stephen Curry who felt that it was between him and Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar therefore took a step aside by quoting… Oscar Robertson!
A choice which necessarily surprised since KAJ was teammates with Magic Johnson for a long time at the Lakers.
Faced with reactions, the former top scorer in NBA history therefore published a video to detail his choice, in an impossible debate but which still unleashes passions.
“I was asked at the start of the week who was the best point guard in the NBA, a very difficult question” he believes this way. “Steph Curry has been mentioned, he is the best 3-point shooter in the NBA today and a very valuable player. People also mentioned Magic Johnson. I chose Oscar Robertson, but I should have said, first of all, that Magic should take priority because I played with him, we won five world titles together, and he’s the best teammate I’ve ever had. I’ve had. »
After reflection, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar obviously thinks that he should have voted for Magic Johnson.
“So I can’t really put anyone else in front of him. But I have to give Oscar credit for being the complete player that he was, and for being an example for many players who came after him. It’s almost impossible for me to determine who is the best among all these players. But I can tell you why, and it has to do with all the success I’ve had with Magic.” concludes the 76-year-old man.
A couple days ago a reporter asked me who I thought the best point guard was in @NBA
After giving it some more thought I wanted @Lakers @MagicJohnson fans to hear my further thoughts… pic.twitter.com/TqbBmMBZGn— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (@kaj33) September 16, 2023
