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re: Magic Johnson's opinion on Russell Westbrook:

Posted on 4/26/13 at 4:04 pm to
Posted by okietiger
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Posted on 4/26/13 at 4:04 pm to
Would he have achieved any of that if he was in a place such as Milwaukee?
Posted by Chasin The Tiger
Lake Travis, TX
Member since Sep 2012
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Posted on 4/26/13 at 4:05 pm to
quote:

"I was very disappointed in Russell Westbrook. That was the worst point guard in a championship finals I've ever seen. He was too wild, he was taking off-balance shots. You've got to come out and set the tone with Kevin Durant and see what type of defense Miami was going to play against him. Then you can always get off Russell."
Posted by TotesMcGotes
New York, New York
Member since Mar 2009
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Posted on 4/26/13 at 4:05 pm to
He did have a great rookie season.

The rest of that is bullshite.
Posted by BIGDAB
Go for the Jugular
Member since Jun 2011
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Posted on 4/26/13 at 4:06 pm to
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@MagicJohnson: He is one of 5 unique players in the NBA. LeBron, Kobe, Kevin Durant and Blake Griffin are the other 4!



FWIW he didn't say best, he said unique.
Posted by TigerFanInSouthland
Louisiana
Member since Aug 2012
28065 posts
Posted on 4/26/13 at 4:07 pm to
I really hate the NBA, but Magic does know the game. So sure. Westbrook is one of the top.
Posted by okietiger
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Member since Oct 2005
40966 posts
Posted on 4/26/13 at 4:08 pm to
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FWIW he didn't say best, he said unique.


...and proceeded to put him a group with LBJ, KD, and Kobe. Most would consider that the top 3 players in the world.
Posted by Tiger1242
Member since Jul 2011
31897 posts
Posted on 4/26/13 at 4:12 pm to
How did he not mention Dirk? If you're making a list of the most "unique" NBA stars, surely Dirk is at the top. Nobody plays like him
Posted by BIGDAB
Go for the Jugular
Member since Jun 2011
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Posted on 4/26/13 at 4:12 pm to
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and proceeded to put him a group with LBJ, KD, and Kobe. Most would consider that the top 3 players in the world.


He also added Blake Griffin in that bunch. Most would not consider him a top 5 player in the NBA. He's not the best player on his team.
Posted by shel311
McKinney, Texas
Member since Aug 2004
110659 posts
Posted on 4/26/13 at 4:14 pm to
quote:

At this point, so many people are calling Blake overrated that he is underrated.
He's the Tony Romo of the NBA.
Posted by shel311
McKinney, Texas
Member since Aug 2004
110659 posts
Posted on 4/26/13 at 4:16 pm to
quote:

"I was very disappointed in Russell Westbrook. That was the worst point guard in a championship finals I've ever seen. He was too wild, he was taking off-balance shots. You've got to come out and set the tone with Kevin Durant and see what type of defense Miami was going to play against him. Then you can always get off Russell."
So magic's opinion on ONE game is more important than his opinion on Westbrook this entire season simply because it's the opinion you agree with?

Posted by okietiger
Chelsea F.C. Fan
Member since Oct 2005
40966 posts
Posted on 4/26/13 at 4:17 pm to
With all this being sad, it severely discredits the mighty Magic's opinions.

I don't even know if I'D include Russ on that list and I'm obviously a huge homer.
Posted by biglil3
West Monroe
Member since Jan 2010
2049 posts
Posted on 4/26/13 at 4:17 pm to
Griffin shouldn't even sniff that list

insert Kyrie Irving,CP3 or Curry
Posted by biglil3
West Monroe
Member since Jan 2010
2049 posts
Posted on 4/26/13 at 4:18 pm to
ok, Curry was a stretch
Posted by okietiger
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Member since Oct 2005
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Posted on 4/26/13 at 4:21 pm to
Yeah he needs to make All-star team first I'd say.

My list for most unique would be:

LBJ, Kobe, KD, Melo, and Dirk.

Followed immediately by CP3 and Westbrook.

Irving and Curry next.
Posted by biglil3
West Monroe
Member since Jan 2010
2049 posts
Posted on 4/26/13 at 4:24 pm to
Melo is just THAT guy everyone gives a hard time, I don't get it
Posted by okietiger
Chelsea F.C. Fan
Member since Oct 2005
40966 posts
Posted on 4/26/13 at 4:25 pm to
He shoots way too much yes, but the guy can play ever fricking position AND score literally every way you can score in a game of basketball. It's insane the hate he gets.
Posted by VerlanderBEAST
Member since Dec 2011
18981 posts
Posted on 4/26/13 at 4:25 pm to
quote:

Blake griffin isn't even the best dunker. Chris Paul makes everyone better.

Yeah Blake only averaged 23-12-4 as a rookie without Paul
This post was edited on 4/26/13 at 4:26 pm
Posted by TotesMcGotes
New York, New York
Member since Mar 2009
27871 posts
Posted on 4/26/13 at 4:29 pm to
And then he never got any better.
Posted by L.A.
The Mojave Desert
Member since Aug 2003
61200 posts
Posted on 4/26/13 at 4:32 pm to
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And then he never got any better.
Griffin is a MUCH better player right now that he was his rookie year. It's not even close.



Posted by Cap Crunch
Fire Alleva
Member since Dec 2010
54189 posts
Posted on 4/26/13 at 4:32 pm to
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@MagicJohnson: He is one of 5 unique players in the NBA. LeBron, Kobe, Kevin Durant and Blake Griffin are the other 4!

I just lost respect for Magic Johnson
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