And 2 years later, Magic doesn't even include him on his list of great players.
http://www.rantsports.com/nba/2014/...-angeles-lakers-kobe-bryant-isnt-a-great-one/
From Laker Nation.com:
Magic Johnson is arguably the greatest Laker of all time, but he has not been fond of his former team as of late. Johnson was on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno last night and he was forthright about his feelings towards Lakers Coach Mike D’Antoni.
Johnson has been especially critical of the Lakers over the last couple of years. Today, he tweeted out a list of players who have carried their teams on their back and won which included Michaeal Jordan, Larry Bird, Kevin Durant, and Lebron Jame. However, he left Kobe Bryant off that list.
Johnson not including Bryant on that list us puzzling, but it is not surprising. Times are tough in Laker land, but Johnson’s constant bashing is not helpful. He continues to praise other players and organizations, but chooses to ignore one of the greatest players of all-time in Bryant.
LA Times 2010 Poll:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/spo...la-lakers-of-all-time-no-1-magic-johnson.html
The 10 greatest L.A. Lakers of all time -- No. 1: Magic Johnson
May 27, 2010 | 12:21 pm
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Concluding our countdown of the 10 greatest L.A. Lakers of all time, as chosen by our readers.
No. 1: Magic Johnson (3,594 first-place votes, 69,156 points)
Magic Johnson was selected first overall in the 1979 NBA Draft by the Lakers. The Lakers won the NBA title, and Johnson was named NBA Finals Most Valuable Player in his rookie season. He won four more titles with the Lakers during the 1980s.
Johnson's career achievements include three NBA MVP awards, 12 All-Star games, and 10 All-NBA first- and second-team awards. He is the NBA's all-time leader in assists per game, with an average of 11.2, and is probably the most popular Laker of all time.
On the all-time Lakers list, Johnson ranks fifth in games (906), eighth in field-goal percentage (52%), sixth in free-throw percentage (84.8%), third in rebounds (6,559), first in assists (10,141), first in steals (1,724), fifth in points (17,707), eighth in points per game (19.5) and first in assists per game (11.2).
-- Houston Mitchell
Previously:
No. 10: Jerry Buss
No. 9: Shaquille O'Neal
No. 8: Wilt Chamberlain
No. 7: Chick Hearn
No. 6: James Worthy
No. 5: Elgin Baylor
No. 4: Kobe Bryant
No. 3: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
No. 2: Jerry West
- See more at: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/spo...-no-1-magic-johnson.html#sthash.eX1LXc7E.dpuf
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/spo...la-lakers-of-all-time-no-1-magic-johnson.html
The 10 greatest L.A. Lakers of all time -- No. 1: Magic Johnson
May 27, 2010 | 12:21 pm
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4
Concluding our countdown of the 10 greatest L.A. Lakers of all time, as chosen by our readers.
No. 1: Magic Johnson (3,594 first-place votes, 69,156 points)
Johnson's career achievements include three NBA MVP awards, 12 All-Star games, and 10 All-NBA first- and second-team awards. He is the NBA's all-time leader in assists per game, with an average of 11.2, and is probably the most popular Laker of all time.
On the all-time Lakers list, Johnson ranks fifth in games (906), eighth in field-goal percentage (52%), sixth in free-throw percentage (84.8%), third in rebounds (6,559), first in assists (10,141), first in steals (1,724), fifth in points (17,707), eighth in points per game (19.5) and first in assists per game (11.2).
-- Houston Mitchell
Previously:
No. 10: Jerry Buss
No. 9: Shaquille O'Neal
No. 8: Wilt Chamberlain
No. 7: Chick Hearn
No. 6: James Worthy
No. 5: Elgin Baylor
No. 4: Kobe Bryant
No. 3: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
No. 2: Jerry West
- See more at: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/spo...-no-1-magic-johnson.html#sthash.eX1LXc7E.dpuf
LA Times 2010 Poll:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/spo...la-lakers-of-all-time-no-1-magic-johnson.html
The 10 greatest L.A. Lakers of all time -- No. 1: Magic Johnson
May 27, 2010 | 12:21 pm
3
4
Concluding our countdown of the 10 greatest L.A. Lakers of all time, as chosen by our readers.
No. 1: Magic Johnson (3,594 first-place votes, 69,156 points)
Johnson's career achievements include three NBA MVP awards, 12 All-Star games, and 10 All-NBA first- and second-team awards. He is the NBA's all-time leader in assists per game, with an average of 11.2, and is probably the most popular Laker of all time.
On the all-time Lakers list, Johnson ranks fifth in games (906), eighth in field-goal percentage (52%), sixth in free-throw percentage (84.8%), third in rebounds (6,559), first in assists (10,141), first in steals (1,724), fifth in points (17,707), eighth in points per game (19.5) and first in assists per game (11.2).
-- Houston Mitchell
Previously:
No. 10: Jerry Buss
No. 9: Shaquille O'Neal
No. 8: Wilt Chamberlain
No. 7: Chick Hearn
No. 6: James Worthy
No. 5: Elgin Baylor
No. 4: Kobe Bryant
No. 3: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
No. 2: Jerry West
- See more at: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/spo...-no-1-magic-johnson.html#sthash.eX1LXc7E.dpuf
Relax dude at one point in time Magic did say Kobe was the greatest laker of all time. Opinions are like assholes, everyone has one.
Actually I thought I was quite civil in the thread. Please show me where I acted anything like a 5 year old?
Kobe has matured over the years, and I actually appreciate his game a lot more than I used to. Though I admit it
still bugs the hell out of me when people are stupid enough to say he's as good as or better than Jordan.
We all know Jordan is the best. As far as magic vs Kobe, Kobe's ability to score is uncanny. Magic is the best passer/assist man ever. Defense is a toss up. Magic was definitely a better leader at a much younger age. Kobe matured over the years but magic came in the league balling. I would say even Steven in my book though.
