re: Magic Johnson's opinion on Russell Westbrook:

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I take it that Magic isn't a Chris Paul fan.

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I wouldn't say Chris Paul's game is very unique, so I guess that's why Magic didn't include him.


I'd say CP3's game is the best of all NBA PG's and I'm sure Magic would probably agree. But that doesn't make it unique.

Lebron is the only player that can play all 5 positions and guard all 5 positions. That's unique

KD is nearly 7' tall and is the second player ever to join the 180 club while scoring 28+ ppg. That's unique

Kobe is Kobe. Kobe's play style is as close to Jordan's as anyone in the association. That's unique in today's league. (NOTE: Kobe isn't the GOAT and never will be)

Westbrook is an unbelievable scorer who can absolutely take over games and dominate as a 2nd option. He's a 2 guard that can dish, and dish well. He can drive with unbelievable speed and he is very physical. That's unique. You can argue that Rose is in that category, but obviously not this year considering he hasn't played professional basketball in about 12 months.

Blake Griffin is unbelievably athletic and can throw down some ridiculous highlight dunks every night. I guess that's why Magic included him, but I honestly disagree with this pick. I'd say he belongs in the CP category in terms of uniqueness in his game. He's a solid PF (who is way overrated by ESPN) who is absurdly athletic, but his game isn't exactly unique, just a better version of many other players' games.