Where does Magic Johnson rank?
Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson was named the No. 4 best player in NBA history by the USA TODAY panelists. This seems like an absolute no brainer of a ranking for Magic and it’s nice to see someone get it right.
Did Magic Johnson play all 5 positions?
Playing on the road, Johnson (a 6’9″ rookie point guard) started the game at center and eventually played all five positions in a dominating performance. Scoring a game-high 42 points and grabbing a game-high 15 rebounds—and handing out seven assists— Johnson led the Lakers to the NBA crown.
How many MVP does Magic have?
three
Johnson’s career achievements include three NBA MVP Awards, nine NBA Finals appearances, twelve All-Star games, and ten All-NBA First and Second Team nominations. He led the league in regular season assists four times, and is the NBA’s all-time leader in average assists per game, at 11.2.
Is Magic Johnson the best point guard ever?
Magic is not only the greatest point guard of all-time, but you could argue that he’s the second greatest player of all-time (I have him third). Magic is the only player in NBA history who could vacillate between all five positions and still be an elite player.
When was Magic Johnson drafted?
1979 (Round: 1 / Pick: 1)
Magic Johnson/NBA drafts
Who can play all 5 positions?
Former Los Angeles Lakers superstar Magic Johnson is considered by many to be the most effective player to ever line up at all five positions on the court.
How many championships did Magic Johnson lose?
Players who Have Lost the Most NBA Finals
| Player | Finals Lost |
|---|---|
| Wilt Chamberlain | 4 |
| Mel Counts | 4 |
| Magic Johnson | 4 |
| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 4 |
How many blocks did Magic Johnson have?
Magic Johnson had 374 blocks in his career.
| NAME | GP | BLK |
|---|---|---|
| Magic Johnson | 906 | 374 |
Who is the number 1 point guard of all time?
Gary Payton Perhaps the greatest point guard defender of all time, Gary Payton had unnatural strength for his size, quick feet and elite hands and timing to help him lock down foes one-on-one as well as rack up the steals.