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Michael Jordan is certainly one of the greatest players in the league. He was known for his godly speed and strength. It was his powerful presence on the court that led the Chicago Bulls to 6 championship titles. As he reached the top, the legend became largely responsible for the league’s global fame. However, despite all the greatness he showed, famed rapper Joe Budden disregarded his opinion on a significant matter.

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As another debate rises over whether Magic Johnson or Stephen Curry is the best point guard, Budden successfully seems to have thrust another word. He drifted the entire attention to His Airness with his harsh criticism. Let’s check out what he has to say about it.

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Joe Budden demanded to shut down every opinion from the players of the previous era

$6 million rich American rapper Joe Budden made a strong comment in the ‘Dirty Podding’ podcast. When one of the members tossed the Stephen Curry vs. Magic Johnson debate in the circle, another rapper brought the obvious name Jordan into the conversation who recently made a comment on the debate. Soon, Budden drifted the attention with his comment as he said, “Man mute up Jordan….I am sick of him I am sick of the ogs.”   

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Unraveling the aspect of generational insecurity, Budden demanded all the NBA legends to not meddle with their opinions. Meanwhile, he also spoke about his respect for Johnson who saved the NBA. Back in Johnson’s playing days, he was responsible for bringing a new perspective to the NBA world.

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However criticizing His Airness for his recent comment, he said, “Why is you texting Stephen A at 5;30 in the morning the fact that you did that as Michael Jordan lends credence to the argument of where Steph is.”

Amidst all the debate of who is the greatest point guard, Jordan’s take on the matter invited another string of opinions.

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Michael Jordan’s text to Stephen A. Smith

In Gilbert Arenas’ podcast, Stephen Curry claimed to be the best point guard in the league. His comment yet again sparked the discussion on who is the best point guard. While his claim was corroborated by NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith, the 6-time NBA champion has a different opinion. 

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On the first take show, Smith read Jordan’s message live. The message read, “I beg to differ on greatest point guard of all-time… Magic Johnson is easily the best point guard of all time. Steph Curry is very close, but not in front of Magic.”

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Do you think Budden is right about his opinion? What do you think about Jordan’s opinion? Tell us in the comments below

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Pritha Debroy works with the NFL Lifestyle Desk at EssentiallySports, where she explores the league beyond the sidelines and focuses on the cultural nuances of football. Bringing a fresh perspective shaped by her background in basketball lifestyle stories and cross-sport expertise, she highlights how NFL athletes build influence off the field. A graduate of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, our in-house initiative that trains writers under industry experts, Pritha specializes in long-form features and player-driven stories that capture the evolving identity of today’s NFL stars. Pritha combines her passion for storytelling with a thoughtful approach to sports culture and lifestyle. With strong communication skills and an eye for detail, she brings a distinctive voice to NFL journalism, delivering engaging and insightful content that resonates with readers.

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