Few voices carry as much weight in the world of basketball as Magic Johnson‘s. The Lakers great and Hall of Famer has never been one to hold back his enthusiasm for his beloved team. And his latest comments regarding the Lakers and General Manager Rob Pelinka are nothing less of an enthusiastic endorsement. Magic Johnson couldn’t conceal his joy for the Lakers’ new approach under Rob Pelinka.

Johnson sees a championship contender in the Lakers, not merely a competitive squad. And speaking of contenders, Johnson’s apparent contender for his throne of the best point guard also got a reply. During an interview, he exclaimed why he is better than Stephen Curry who claims to be the best point guard of all time.

Johnson shows the potential of the Lakers this season

Magic Johnson’s exuberance is not without merit. He praised Pelinka’s initiatives throughout the midseason overhaul as well as the current summer. Pelinka oversaw a slew of acquisitions and contracts that boosted the Lakers’ squad, providing depth and variety. The Lakers signed new contracts with Austin Reaves, Jarrett Vanderbilt, Rui Hachimura, and D’Angelo Russell, maintaining consistency in the team’s nucleus. Furthermore, free-agent additions like as Gabe Vincent, Christian Wood, Jaxson Hayes, Taurean Prince, and Cam Reddish have increased the roster’s depth and variety.

Magic Johnson stated that the squad is capable of adapting to and succeeding in a variety of playing styles. He said, “I like the variety because we can have so many different lineups in there. That’s how you win. That’s how you win the championship. You got to have versatility in your lineup and we have it. Now, even if LeBron is out, we can win. If Anthony Davis is out, we can win. If somebody gets injured, we can win.”

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Despite early difficulties, Darvin Ham led the Lakers to the conference finals, showcasing his coaching abilities. Magic Johnson praised the Lakers coach for his ability to lead the club through a difficult 2022-23 season that began with a shaky 2-10 record. And talking about records, Johnson was asked in an interview if he thinks he still is the best point guard. Johnson just pointed at his records to make his point.

Magic Johnson vs. Stephen Curry, who is the best PG?

Magic Johnson, never one to hold back his opinions, has responded directly to Stephen Curry’s recent claim that he is the best point guard of all time. Johnson didn’t hold back in a recent discussion with Zach Gelb on CBS Sports Radio, giving a convincing argument to dispute Curry’s claims. While Curry is undeniably a superb player with several honors to his name, Johnson pointed out that there are significant statistics and achievements that distinguish the two.

Johnson said, “Okay, so, if he got more than five championships, if he got more than three Finals MVPs and three league MVPs, then he’s the greatest.” But he wasn’t done. He exclaimed, “If he got more than No. 1 in assists all-time in the Finals, No. 2 in double-doubles, No. 1 in triple-doubles all-time in the NBA playoffs, No. 4 in steals all-time in the playoffs. If he got more than those numbers, then he’s the best.”

In disputing Curry’s claims, Johnson left it up to the fans to pick who they felt was the finest point guard in NBA history. Who do you think is the better point guard, Stephen Curr or Magic Johnson? Let us know in the comments below.

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