2. Magic Johnson, 1979-1991; 1995-1996 Los Angeles Lakers
Career Averages: 19.5 ppg; 7.2 rebounds; 11.2 assists; 1.9 steals
A unique player if there ever was one. The tallest player to play as a Point Guard, the 6’9″ Johnson is a 5 time NBA Champion and a 3 time MVP.
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Johnson teamed up with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and together the duo took the Lakers to unparalleled heights. Johnson was so talented that right from his rookie year, he was expected to be the man who could help Abdul-Jabbar win a championship. Together, they won five championships.
Magic was more like a bigger Oscar Robertson, except Magic didn’t have the same scoring prowess. However, for a 6’9″ player, his ball handling skills were incredible. He could also fill in as a SF/PF due to his height.
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