I never understood that statement. It seemed borderline blasphemous to me. Only comps is the amount of passes or his willingness to pass, but the difference was in clutch time magic still wanted the shot
The passing comparison is just plain stupid! Know that if the game was on the line, Magic DEFINITELY was 'gon make the RIGHT BASKETBALL play- HE WAS TAKING THE SHOT.
Now that you've watched Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, and Larry Bird: imagine they were the starting PG, SG and SF for the 1992 Olympic Games, with Barkley at PF and Patrick Ewing as a Center. Perhaps NOW you understand why they were the "Dream Team", and all the others were just "Team USA".
Magic would often fake out the cameramen with his no look passes, he was phenomenal. I’m a Celtics fan and loved Larry so watching him compete against Magic and the Lakers is why us oldies still think the 80s/90s was the golden era of basketball. I’d recommend watching some of those games in their entirety, if you got the time watch the 84,85,87 finals series. THAT was basketball at its best.
It is the golden era and I'm 31 years old....basketball today is nothing but travels and shooters no more true big men no physicality the females are playing more physical than these premadonas thats why i like gianis and westbrooke so much
Magic is the only player I've seen whose light did not dim when MJ shared the court with him. I think this was because Magic was equally as talented as MJ but in a completely different and unique way.
Real Keen observation. I agree with you too. Except for the last time in the 91 Championship that was the first time I saw a magic and Jordan on the court together and it was obvious somebody had the higher ground. But before that you're absolutely right Edit: I know I know. My guy was hurt. But that wasn't it.
@@martinmackye9865 By 91 Magic was at the end of his career, Jorday was just hitting his prime. The Lakers were a depleted team at that point, Kareem retired 2 years before, Magic was still putting up 40 in that series, but thats a bad sign. If Magic is putting up 40 every game, then theres something wrong with the Lakers. So you cant really judge the two of them just off that series. Magic never played a full season again. In fact, he didnt play a game for 4 years after that series, until he had a short comeback in 1995
And when the people that witnessed from Magic then MJ until now say that Lebron isn’t the goat the younger people say they don’t know what they’re talking about or that they’re hating 🤣🤦🏽♂️
The first video I watched of yours, you had around 700 subscribers. Now you're at 3.3K...keep on grinding man...I will be there with you. Let me restate that. We will be there with you.
Great reaction! Loved your energy. Magic is the reason I fell in love with this sport in 1980, his rookie season. He's my favorite player all-time and it's not even close. I was fortunate to have seen him ball in person many times and each time he never disappointed. 6'9 guard with bionic vision and the passing creativity we'll never ever see again. On the hardwood he was pure Magic!
Bro I love these videos, it’s not that we don’t respect the new generation but peeps act like the league used to be wack. 80-90s ballers were like artists wit the rock
Magic had it all. Unbelievable ball handling skills, elite passing, could shoot from anywhere on the floor, and had that killer instinct. Understanding how great he was gives you insight into how great Bird and Jordan really were. Does not matter what era, they would have been the best in the league. The stats would be better in this era for sure.
@@270yis7 it was ugly, but contrary to popular belief, Magic was a good outside shooter (plus he was hitting free throws at a 90% clip his last few years. Bad shooters don't lead the league in FTH percentage).
Imagine how he would handle the rock in today's game. I think I recall an interview of him saying he would been bananas if he was allowed to cup and carry like they do today.
Magic Johnson... best point guard ever. Magic and Bird saved the NBA in the '80s. The GOAT Jordan elevated the NBA to a whole new level. Then came Shaq, Kobe, Iverson, LeBron, and so on. It's unfortunate that there are not enough videos from the '70s and '60s. The tales of players like Wilt Chamberlain, Elgin Baylor, Oscar Robertson, Pete Maravich, and Julius 'Dr.J' Erving are legendary. But if you want to react to even sicker highlights, go no further than Dominique Wilkins.
And that is why he is called magic🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. When you see how good Magic and bird were; you understand why Jordan became so good. When you face the best; to win you need to be better.
Jordan came into league giving guys the business. If you don't believe me, watch the NBA Allstar team that played against the college players that were going to play in the Olympics. Jordan served notice then. He led the league in scoring for 10 straight years.
I remember watching Magic. He’s the beast that started the “Eyes in the Back if his Head” and “No-look!” rhetoric that is commonly used today. His court-awareness was off the charts!! But I also remember MJ and his collegiate Olympic team beating the ‘83 All-Star team 8 for 8. And in the sixth game, the NBA stars really wanted to win. But unfortunately, Jordan wasn’t in the NBA at the time.
Now that you've watched MJ, Magic and Larry does it make sense that some of us old heads consider Lebron to be top 4 or 5 not goat? Also keep up the good work. Enjoying your stuff.
Ezz42- There are a lot of other guys you can put in front of Lebron. Asides those 3 you mentioned which is obvious. One can put Kareem, Kobe, Duncan, Olajuwon, Wilt, West, Oscar, and Dr.J ahead of lebron.
@@TheDudeAbides1998 all of them are greats but take it easy... tbh only MJ is in the conversation with Lebron. His accolades + championships puts him at top 2. People need to stop changing their criterea based on the player they compare LBJ with and also need to start using context.
@@EntertainmentGuru101 when you are competing for the best, why would you need all these prime allstars? Why resort to flopping? The league really babies for not calling him out for his traveling. He has numerous flaws in his game. His offensive repertoire is really limited. Overrated on the defensive end. If you are so great at something, you don't tell people that, you let others do that for you. His playing style is very predictable. The media BS him, oh he's pass first player and he can guard the 1-5(really)? How can you be a past first player when you are taking the most shots on your team? He is such a follower/wannabe of MJ it's clear as day. Not only did he copy his jersey # but his movie flopped.
Magic was something that hasn't been replicated yet. Even Kobe was a carbon copy of MJ. Magics court vision and ball handling, especially at his size, was unmatched. The closest I've seen in live action was Rod Strickland in the league, and Avery Johnson in college. I've only seen clips of Pistol Pete. Magic threw real no-look passes, not the "I looked at you, and turned my head while I was passing" pass😂. But, you cant have a serious GOAT conversation without including Magic, period.
Thats a great point. The superstars of the league pre-Lebron understood that every super hero NEEDS a super villain to reach greatness which is why Lebron stacking his teams every season will never gain him consideration as the goat, no matter how many rings he wins.
@@kirbyaugustine761 only reason Jordan won is because those great teams got old. He NEVER beat the Celtics in the playoffs. Beat Detroit when they got old. And beat the Lakers when they were very old. Honestly Jordans toughest competition was in the east against the Knicks with Pat Ewing and pacers with Reggie Miller. Who I believe always had tough playoff series.
@@KayBeen So because MJ is the GOAt I guess you’re expecting him to travel back in time too. Every championship star and team dealt with the scenario you’re speaking of and guess what not all of them won either when they got their shot at a title. The year MJ beat Utah the 2nd time (reread that) they had the best record in the league. He also beat a prime Barkley who was league MVP that year he lost to the Bulls as well as a prime Sonic’s team with Gary Payton and Shawn Kemp. Your argument doesn’t hold water. Nice try. Do your research because team stacker Lebron ain’t even close to MJ.
@@kirbyaugustine761 First of I don't believe Jordan is the goat so I'm not expecting anything from him. I said that Jordans toughest competition was in the east as my research tells me he went 7 games in the playoffs with both the Knicks and the pacers. So your argument is that the sonics, suns, Utah the 2nd time the bulls beat them they had the best record in the league. Yes I reread it like u asked that they were these great teams. If they were so great what's the reason none of them teams never ever Won a single championship. They had plenty of opportunities. Jordan retired or the bulls didn't make it to the final. They still never won. Malone played together 20 years with the same coach and same system never won a championship. Karl Malone great player. Never came through in the clutch. Missed tons of free throws to cost them that series and ultimately a championship. Seattle was not a great team either. Why do you talk about Shawn Kemp like he was this great skilled player. His best attribute is dunking. Highlights got u confused buddy. The suns wasn't a great team either. Barkley played 16 or 17 years. Made it to the finals ONCE. So my research tells me u can't be a great team if I've never one a championship and only made it to the finals once. Or twice in Utah's case.
@@KayBeen All the teams aforementioned would’ve been favored to win the title those respective years if they weren’t playing the Bulls. MJ has NEVER (reread that). NEVER lost in the Finals. He has been MVP EVERY (reread that), EVERY Finals. The Jazz made it to the Finals 2 consecutive years which by most accounts is damn near an impossibility. I think Lebron has you jaded. His team stacking has got you believing that a superstar should make it to the Finals every season but... that’s actually a false notion. In MJ’s day teams stuck together and saw getting to the Finals as a journey. Although Barkley didn’t win a title there were many more star players that never got close to making it too a Finals. This is the problem old heads have with Lebron. How you get the titles matters as much as how many you get. Load management and team stacking weren’t considered viable options in MJ’s day. The league was a lot more physical in that era as compared to today’s game and yet Lebron has only played 1 complete season in over 16 seasons. I appreciate the debate but LBJ hasn’t given you a stable stance to defend.
The transition passes where the staple of Magic's offense, its called the Showtime offense. Its all running all the time, and he's going to get the ball to the right guy.
Just proves LeBron calling himself the GOAT is so disrespectful. With all the greats from the past. Watching a LeBron highlight clip doesn’t get people as excited as Jordan, Bird and Magic cauae they show skill and class in the middle or surround be the opposing team, LeBorn is almost always by himself or with only 1 player on him when they say he is being great.
Agreed. That’s why for me it’s hard to consider Lebron the GOAT because to me as a forward you have to pass Larry Bird. Not a shot or play to win the game where I’m not taking Bird over Lebron. And I hated the Celtics.
@@traceybean9449 I agree, LeBron will never be on MJ's, Larry's and Magic's levels because LeBron is on different level than these guys, on a level beyond these guys.
God, I miss those days!🥲 Magic was just that: Magic. When the Lakers got their fast break going, fans would get excited to see what Magic would do with the ball. Of course, those of us watching at home could see better, and would get just as pumped as those watching at the arena!
Oh man 😆😆 you brought back memories of my uncles at family gatherings. During playoffs. They're hardcore Lakers fans. Im not into basketball. It seems the player's skills back then (80s) were phenomenal. Compared to today. Funny reaction. Thanks for the laughs and memories 😁 ✌ & 💜
The game winners Magic 🎩 had were absolutely diabolical heart stopping heart breakers. Magic has been my favorite of all time since 6th grade. Jordan came later but it doesn't have the same impact as the MAGIC MAN.
Something that a friend of mine said one time: "look at magics passes. Notice that almost all his passes land in his teammates hands. No drop or bobble, but on the money"
Maaaaan!!!!! You are absolutely hilarious, and I am an "old hat" who was watching Magic in the 80's, and he is still my #1 point guard of all times. He did this type of thing in college and high school. He is the only player who won 3 national titles (High school, College, and NBA) in a four-year period. And, he was the NBA finals MVP as a Rookie, and he played all three positions in the final game without their star Center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Absolutely phenomenal!!!! Magic
I feel like you’d love a White Chocolate reel. Jason William and Pete Maravich (you could do a whole theme on white ballers, there were some great ones beside just Larry) also that little dude you thought want Dominique Wilkins, that was the OG Isaiah Thomas. You could do a little man theme too. Just ideas, good work
Magic is my all-time favorite player. No one better at the top of the mountain in my world, though there are plenty of players at or near that level. When he had that press conference in 1991, I was in my bedroom crying, because I thought that he was going to die. And here he is literally 30 years later, living his best life. And he still has that competitive fire in him, too.
This why I laugh when I hear biased young guys talk about this era like their experts. Like this present era is so elite over the Magic, Bird and Jordan era. Us old heads just cant let go of the past blah blah blah. No its just that this is basketball to us. Thanks for doing your research you're a real one
BROOOO! You got me DEAD with your reactions, dude! 🤣🤣🤣 But, that's exactly how we reacted real time when you watched Magic play. Good to see a youngsta like urself doin' his homework. Salute and much respect 🙌🏾✊🏾💪🏾🏀
Bro, I'm loving the reactions of somebody your age reacting to the people I grew up watching. Back in the day, we wanted to pass like Magic, jump like Jordan, shoot like Bird and rebound like Barkley. Keep it up man...
4:20 "42 points at center?" It used to be that most teams always wanted a star center as opposed to other positions, in the 84 draft the Blazers and Rockets passed on Jordan because they needed a center, the Rockets probably didn't mind cause they got Hakeem and he led the Rockets to 2 championships while Jordan was playing baseball, but I'm sure the Blazers kicked themselves in the ass for years, especially In 92 when they lost to Jordan in the finals lol
That's why Jordan is considered the GOAT. It doesn't make sense that someone was that offensively dominant with that physical stature. And especially not someone playing in the late 80's early 90's era where the league was dominated by big men. Jordan broke the mold in terms of how championships were won. The only other back court player to win a championship without a talented big was Steph Curry. And Steph needed Durant to eventually join him in order to build a dynasty.
Magic was a point guard par excellence and one of the greatest team leaders. What we saw in the 1980s and 1990s has not been seen since. MJ, Bird, Magic, Isiah, Hakeem, Kareem, Shaq, Mullen, Stockton, Chambers, Kemp, Dumars, Kevin Johnson, Mchale, etc, etc. That was the real Golden Era of basketball.
Magic often times looked off seconds before initiating a pass. He knew where everyone on the floor was and where they would be at and deliver with precision.
Im so glad you seen the other video first so this one took you to another level..now could you imagine what a series with magic vs bird was like...yeah AMAZING SERIES..never a boring game.
Magic is above Bron on my list atm, and I believe Bird in his prime was better than Magic 1. Jordan 2. Kareem 3. Russell 4. Magic 5. Wilt, Bird, Olajuwon, Duncan, Kobe or Lebron
It’s alright g that’s why he’s in my top 5 all time mines go 1.mj 2.lbj 3.kobe 4.kareem 5. Magic 6. Bird 7. Hakeem 8. Shaq 9. Tim and 10. For me is tied between KD/Wilt/Bill
@@youngcactusjack all around play versatility athletic ability and overall asset to the team. I would rather have Lebron than jordan personally because I think he would make more impact. Especially in his prime, could do everything and guard everyone, just my opinion though. Wish everyone would finally agree that Lebron and MJ are at least the top 2 all time easily and stop randomly putting people like magic in contention because of a little mixtape 😂
May as well go watch some Wilt Chamberlon video’s I just finished one, and in the 50’s they had to ban him jumping from the free throw line for free throw’s. When he was in his 40’s he blocked Magic’s shot one game magic called goal tending. Wilt said play it again, nobody is scoring at this basket, and every shot was blocked after that.
I definitely enjoy seeing your reaction on the old skool greatness that I have witnessed in real time back in the day…. Believe you me we all had the same reactions….. and those converse were called weapons. One of at the time the most sought out after shoes ever…
Gotta say love the channel love that you're doing research and your fave is your fave but I love the respect you give to all the legends now that you're watching them.
Glad you reacted to Magic. After reacting to Magic Jordan Bird, that was the era. The world feared team USA. Yes team USA the dram team picture all 3 of them playing together vs the world. We destroyed the entire world, made them cry.
Subscribed to your channel instantly. I love your reactions young fella. You kind of look like Chris Tucker and the guy that shot Dough Boy brother in Boyz In The Hood. Love your reactions. Magic is my favorite Laker. Good job
I just sub to ur channel bro, it started with watching your reaction to Michael Jordan's ultimate mixtape, I love the reactions very real, very authentic keep them coming, maybe Wilt Chamberlain or Isaiah Thomas next?
You got my sub bro. Not usually a reaction video fan, but you do it right, not saying how the old dudes would get murdered in nowadays NBA. Just appreciating the talent for what it is. Keep em coming and I'll keep watching 👊 And Magic is top 3 all time. From Lansing, my hometown, a fucking legend.
You had me crying laughing with that reaction at 2:47 😂😂
Magic almost killed him
Magic was unreal lol shesssh
Imagine taking a drink and then you see that, I can only imagine how far that drink goes from the mouth in shock and surprise over that.
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It’s absolutely hilarious every time I hear someone say Lebron passes like Magic…not close at all
I never understood that statement. It seemed borderline blasphemous to me. Only comps is the amount of passes or his willingness to pass, but the difference was in clutch time magic still wanted the shot
@@mrjay3047 Lol, this is dumb.
The passing comparison is just plain stupid! Know that if the game was on the line, Magic DEFINITELY was 'gon make the RIGHT BASKETBALL play- HE WAS TAKING THE SHOT.
lebaum fans be like that.....
@@mrjay3047 Lol
"Y'all are goin' too fast, too fast." I think that's how most opponents felt playing against the Showtime Lakers.
He has a learning deficit
Now that you've watched Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, and Larry Bird: imagine they were the starting PG, SG and SF for the 1992 Olympic Games, with Barkley at PF and Patrick Ewing as a Center. Perhaps NOW you understand why they were the "Dream Team", and all the others were just "Team USA".
Exactly
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Larry started but he didn’t play that much because by that time his back was trash
@@montayecurry1827 the fact that he messed up hiya back working on his mom's driveway is crazy
I hate the arguments of who's the best Dream Team. THE Dream Team is the best if Bird and Magic was in their prime.
Magic would often fake out the cameramen with his no look passes, he was phenomenal. I’m a Celtics fan and loved Larry so watching him compete against Magic and the Lakers is why us oldies still think the 80s/90s was the golden era of basketball. I’d recommend watching some of those games in their entirety, if you got the time watch the 84,85,87 finals series. THAT was basketball at its best.
No lies detected!
It is the golden era and I'm 31 years old....basketball today is nothing but travels and shooters no more true big men no physicality the females are playing more physical than these premadonas thats why i like gianis and westbrooke so much
The true point God. His passing highlights are better than most scoring ones.
Thats what i be saying about kawhis defensive highlights
YES!!
Magic is the only player I've seen whose light did not dim when MJ shared the court with him. I think this was because Magic was equally as talented as MJ but in a completely different and unique way.
This is soooo true!
Real Keen observation. I agree with you too. Except for the last time in the 91 Championship that was the first time I saw a magic and Jordan on the court together and it was obvious somebody had the higher ground. But before that you're absolutely right
Edit: I know I know. My guy was hurt. But that wasn't it.
@@martinmackye9865 By 91 Magic was at the end of his career, Jorday was just hitting his prime. The Lakers were a depleted team at that point, Kareem retired 2 years before, Magic was still putting up 40 in that series, but thats a bad sign. If Magic is putting up 40 every game, then theres something wrong with the Lakers. So you cant really judge the two of them just off that series. Magic never played a full season again. In fact, he didnt play a game for 4 years after that series, until he had a short comeback in 1995
We keep trying to tell y’all generation that we had ballers too. 😂😂😂🤣
Magic, Larry, and Michael. They defined that era.
Magic was special, 5 championships, the best passer in NBA History and it’s not even close
Magic had the ability to make the 15th player shine.
He was the greatest point guard in NBA history, and for around twelve seasons, he was arguably the NBA's best all-around player.
This is what the REAL Showtime looked like... poetry in motion... Magic is the BEST PASSER of all time!!!
I feel like it's irresponsible to make such a bold statement that LeBron is the best of all time without even seeing any of these legends play.
LeBron is the best of all time😮💨
@@skywatcher9176 lol. Okay.
@@skywatcher9176 riggghhttt /s
And when the people that witnessed from Magic then MJ until now say that Lebron isn’t the goat the younger people say they don’t know what they’re talking about or that they’re hating 🤣🤦🏽♂️
@@NothinButGame IKR!!?? We've seen ALL of them and they've only seen ONE of them. Who has the better overall perspective? 🤔
Best point guard the game has ever seen.
The first video I watched of yours, you had around 700 subscribers. Now you're at 3.3K...keep on grinding man...I will be there with you. Let me restate that. We will be there with you.
Magic was always moving forward. Even during the fancy dribbles he was moving forward, makes me scratch my head sometimes.
Great reaction! Loved your energy. Magic is the reason I fell in love with this sport in 1980, his rookie season. He's my favorite player all-time and it's not even close. I was fortunate to have seen him ball in person many times and each time he never disappointed. 6'9 guard with bionic vision and the passing creativity we'll never ever see again. On the hardwood he was pure Magic!
Thank you AGREE!!
When we say Magic is the point God, we're not exaggerating. He's literally THE Point God 🙏🏾
No DOUBT!!
Bro I love these videos, it’s not that we don’t respect the new generation but peeps act like the league used to be wack. 80-90s ballers were like artists wit the rock
Magic had it all. Unbelievable ball handling skills, elite passing, could shoot from anywhere on the floor, and had that killer instinct. Understanding how great he was gives you insight into how great Bird and Jordan really were. Does not matter what era, they would have been the best in the league. The stats would be better in this era for sure.
He couldn't do fadeaways because of low release shooting.
@@creativeearthian1702 he didn't need to, he was 6'9". He could just shoot over whoever was guarding him.
@@dgerch Magic also had that crazy flat-footed set shot that looked like it wouldn't go in, but often did. :D
@@270yis7 it was ugly, but contrary to popular belief, Magic was a good outside shooter (plus he was hitting free throws at a 90% clip his last few years. Bad shooters don't lead the league in FTH percentage).
That was Isaiah Thomas... considered to be one of the best PGs ever
Isaiah dribbling behind the back for about 15 seconds in a face up. That's ludicrous level handle.
i keep telling him that’s who he should watch next
A Kyrie before Kyrie.. not as good as a shooter, but handles were top notch
Imagine how he would handle the rock in today's game. I think I recall an interview of him saying he would been bananas if he was allowed to cup and carry like they do today.
I agree... it's more... I dont wanna say soft, but... they're not as aggressive today as they were in the 80s and early 90s when he played
Magic Johnson... best point guard ever. Magic and Bird saved the NBA in the '80s. The GOAT Jordan elevated the NBA to a whole new level. Then came Shaq, Kobe, Iverson, LeBron, and so on. It's unfortunate that there are not enough videos from the '70s and '60s. The tales of players like Wilt Chamberlain, Elgin Baylor, Oscar Robertson, Pete Maravich, and Julius 'Dr.J' Erving are legendary. But if you want to react to even sicker highlights, go no further than Dominique Wilkins.
Big O just about averaged a triple double 5 years in a row.
Now my man is starting to understand us old head’s when we talk about the true Mt Rushmore of basketball.
Yup and Lebron belongs there.......1)Mj 2)Kareem 3)Lebron 4)Whoever
@@BigKing17 mj lebron kareem magic bird duncan kobe wilt Hakeem shaq
@@du2thurl42 Only 4 people can be on Mt Rushmore
Bron not even top 10
Mj, Kareem, Russell, Magic, Lebron
Great video. Your first “Who’s that?” was Jerry West, the NBA logo.
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Man, if you don't how who's the logo, you don't know NBA.
He's also the mastermind behind getting Kobe to LA.
@@El_Bueno and shaq too
And that is why he is called magic🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. When you see how good Magic and bird were; you understand why Jordan became so good. When you face the best; to win you need to be better.
Jordan came into league giving guys the business. If you don't believe me, watch the NBA Allstar team that played against the college players that were going to play in the Olympics. Jordan served notice then. He led the league in scoring for 10 straight years.
I remember watching Magic. He’s the beast that started the “Eyes in the Back if his Head” and “No-look!” rhetoric that is commonly used today. His court-awareness was off the charts!! But I also remember MJ and his collegiate Olympic team beating the ‘83 All-Star team 8 for 8. And in the sixth game, the NBA stars really wanted to win. But unfortunately, Jordan wasn’t in the NBA at the time.
yeah. jordan was humiliating legends before he even started his nba career.
These reactions be having me rolling, man! 🤣🤣 This is great
Now that you've watched MJ, Magic and Larry does it make sense that some of us old heads consider Lebron to be top 4 or 5 not goat? Also keep up the good work. Enjoying your stuff.
Ezz42- There are a lot of other guys you can put in front of Lebron. Asides those 3 you mentioned which is obvious. One can put Kareem, Kobe, Duncan, Olajuwon, Wilt, West, Oscar, and Dr.J ahead of lebron.
@@TheDudeAbides1998 all of them are greats but take it easy... tbh only MJ is in the conversation with Lebron. His accolades + championships puts him at top 2.
People need to stop changing their criterea based on the player they compare LBJ with and also need to start using context.
@@EntertainmentGuru101 nope. We have to compare EVERYTHING. TBH, I don't have Lebron top ten.
@@TheDudeAbides1998 not top ten!? You cannot be serious... why not
@@EntertainmentGuru101 when you are competing for the best, why would you need all these prime allstars? Why resort to flopping? The league really babies for not calling him out for his traveling.
He has numerous flaws in his game. His offensive repertoire is really limited. Overrated on the defensive end. If you are so great at something, you don't tell people that, you let others do that for you.
His playing style is very predictable. The media BS him, oh he's pass first player and he can guard the 1-5(really)? How can you be a past first player when you are taking the most shots on your team? He is such a follower/wannabe of MJ it's clear as day. Not only did he copy his jersey # but his movie flopped.
Magic was something that hasn't been replicated yet. Even Kobe was a carbon copy of MJ. Magics court vision and ball handling, especially at his size, was unmatched. The closest I've seen in live action was Rod Strickland in the league, and Avery Johnson in college. I've only seen clips of Pistol Pete. Magic threw real no-look passes, not the "I looked at you, and turned my head while I was passing" pass😂.
But, you cant have a serious GOAT conversation without including Magic, period.
Agreed. BTW, Kobe carbon copied 2nd threepeat Jordan. The late 80's early 90's Jordan was basically an alien!
Nobody argues that magic is the goat?
@@cyber6sapien yep! The early iteration of Jordan isn't something to be replicated. Just unbridled athleticism.
That’s why I said… look at the talent jordan overcame to become the GOAT
Thats a great point. The superstars of the league pre-Lebron understood that every super hero NEEDS a super villain to reach greatness which is why Lebron stacking his teams every season will never gain him consideration as the goat, no matter how many rings he wins.
@@kirbyaugustine761 only reason Jordan won is because those great teams got old. He NEVER beat the Celtics in the playoffs. Beat Detroit when they got old. And beat the Lakers when they were very old. Honestly Jordans toughest competition was in the east against the Knicks with Pat Ewing and pacers with Reggie Miller. Who I believe always had tough playoff series.
@@KayBeen So because MJ is the GOAt I guess you’re expecting him to travel back in time too. Every championship star and team dealt with the scenario you’re speaking of and guess what not all of them won either when they got their shot at a title.
The year MJ beat Utah the 2nd time (reread that) they had the best record in the league. He also beat a prime Barkley who was league MVP that year he lost to the Bulls as well as a prime Sonic’s team with Gary Payton and Shawn Kemp. Your argument doesn’t hold water. Nice try. Do your research because team stacker Lebron ain’t even close to MJ.
@@kirbyaugustine761 First of I don't believe Jordan is the goat so I'm not expecting anything from him. I said that Jordans toughest competition was in the east as my research tells me he went 7 games in the playoffs with both the Knicks and the pacers. So your argument is that the sonics, suns, Utah the 2nd time the bulls beat them they had the best record in the league. Yes I reread it like u asked that they were these great teams. If they were so great what's the reason none of them teams never ever Won a single championship. They had plenty of opportunities. Jordan retired or the bulls didn't make it to the final. They still never won. Malone played together 20 years with the same coach and same system never won a championship. Karl Malone great player. Never came through in the clutch. Missed tons of free throws to cost them that series and ultimately a championship. Seattle was not a great team either. Why do you talk about Shawn Kemp like he was this great skilled player. His best attribute is dunking. Highlights got u confused buddy. The suns wasn't a great team either. Barkley played 16 or 17 years. Made it to the finals ONCE. So my research tells me u can't be a great team if I've never one a championship and only made it to the finals once. Or twice in Utah's case.
@@KayBeen All the teams aforementioned would’ve been favored to win the title those respective years if they weren’t playing the Bulls. MJ has NEVER (reread that). NEVER lost in the Finals. He has been MVP EVERY (reread that), EVERY Finals.
The Jazz made it to the Finals 2 consecutive years which by most accounts is damn near an impossibility. I think Lebron has you jaded. His team stacking has got you believing that a superstar should make it to the Finals every season but... that’s actually a false notion. In MJ’s day teams stuck together and saw getting to the Finals as a journey. Although Barkley didn’t win a title there were many more star players that never got close to making it too a Finals.
This is the problem old heads have with Lebron. How you get the titles matters as much as how many you get. Load management and team stacking weren’t considered viable options in MJ’s day. The league was a lot more physical in that era as compared to today’s game and yet Lebron has only played 1 complete season in over 16 seasons.
I appreciate the debate but LBJ hasn’t given you a stable stance to defend.
Magic was ahead of his time .
Best no looks I’ve ever seen TO THIS DAY 2021
Ppl forget magic won a chip, playin center, in his ROOKIE year! Insane!
Rookie with Finals MVP at the same time.
@@ilocanodetoy2225 and the fact he had just won the NCAA championship against Bird and Indiana State just the year before. Man's was a born winner
He didn’t deserve finals mvp, Kareem deserved it. He had much better stats, and even with the late injury, he clearly deserved it.
The transition passes where the staple of Magic's offense, its called the Showtime offense. Its all running all the time, and he's going to get the ball to the right guy.
Just proves LeBron calling himself the GOAT is so disrespectful. With all the greats from the past. Watching a LeBron highlight clip doesn’t get people as excited as Jordan, Bird and Magic cauae they show skill and class in the middle or surround be the opposing team, LeBorn is almost always by himself or with only 1 player on him when they say he is being great.
The only defence for LeBron is that the game these days is robotic & doesn't allow a player to truly dominate
Agreed. That’s why for me it’s hard to consider Lebron the GOAT because to me as a forward you have to pass Larry Bird. Not a shot or play to win the game where I’m not taking Bird over Lebron. And I hated the Celtics.
Yall should just go back and watch Lebron first 3 seasons and battles with Celtics and Detroit. All of your arguments will be refuted..
@@Boney4000 LeBron WILL NEVER be on Larry, Magic and Mike's LEVEL. PERIOD. End of discussion
@@traceybean9449 I agree, LeBron will never be on MJ's, Larry's and Magic's levels because LeBron is on different level than these guys, on a level beyond these guys.
God, I miss those days!🥲 Magic was just that: Magic. When the Lakers got their fast break going, fans would get excited to see what Magic would do with the ball. Of course, those of us watching at home could see better, and would get just as pumped as those watching at the arena!
Bruh you have no idea how good it feels to watch a young man get hype on the superstars that I grew up watching. Thank you for these videos 👍
Oh man 😆😆 you brought back memories of my uncles at family gatherings. During playoffs. They're hardcore Lakers fans. Im not into basketball. It seems the player's skills back then (80s) were phenomenal. Compared to today.
Funny reaction. Thanks for the laughs and memories 😁
✌ & 💜
Now, you know why we called him
"Magic "
A Fan From France !😉
He was a rookie & won the finals mvp & still is the only rookie to EVER do that.
The game winners Magic 🎩 had were absolutely diabolical heart stopping heart breakers. Magic has been my favorite of all time since 6th grade. Jordan came later but it doesn't have the same impact as the MAGIC MAN.
Something that a friend of mine said one time: "look at magics passes. Notice that almost all his passes land in his teammates hands. No drop or bobble, but on the money"
Preach
Now you can kind of understand a little why so many say that the 80's and 90's was the most exciting the NBA has ever been.
Maaaaan!!!!! You are absolutely hilarious, and I am an "old hat" who was watching Magic in the 80's, and he is still my #1 point guard of all times. He did this type of thing in college and high school. He is the only player who won 3 national titles (High school, College, and NBA) in a four-year period. And, he was the NBA finals MVP as a Rookie, and he played all three positions in the final game without their star Center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Absolutely phenomenal!!!! Magic
Magic was a street ball player with the grace of a panther. He also played with a pure joy that was infectious.
Keep it Coming Lil Bro. Love Your Eyes Opening to the Games Best Players.
I feel like you’d love a White Chocolate reel. Jason William and Pete Maravich (you could do a whole theme on white ballers, there were some great ones beside just Larry) also that little dude you thought want Dominique Wilkins, that was the OG Isaiah Thomas. You could do a little man theme too.
Just ideas, good work
These were My Lakers! until Jordan hit the league in '84! I had to give it up to Jordan. Heart Breaking. ❤
Magic is my all-time favorite player. No one better at the top of the mountain in my world, though there are plenty of players at or near that level. When he had that press conference in 1991, I was in my bedroom crying, because I thought that he was going to die. And here he is literally 30 years later, living his best life. And he still has that competitive fire in him, too.
AGREE!!
Legaci: Who is that?
Me: That's the logo bruh lol
LOL. Yeah, I was going to say that too!
Haha! I was looking to see if someone pointed it out... The Logo!
This why I laugh when I hear biased young guys talk about this era like their experts. Like this present era is so elite over the Magic, Bird and Jordan era. Us old heads just cant let go of the past blah blah blah. No its just that this is basketball to us. Thanks for doing your research you're a real one
Lebron is the goat stay mad
@@srihith3241 cool story bro
You are so on point, basketball was art, struggle, you played the game. These guy's don't know about playground or open gym ball, the real passion.
BROOOO!
You got me DEAD with your reactions, dude! 🤣🤣🤣
But, that's exactly how we reacted real time when you watched Magic play.
Good to see a youngsta like urself doin' his homework.
Salute and much respect 🙌🏾✊🏾💪🏾🏀
Bro, I'm loving the reactions of somebody your age reacting to the people I grew up watching. Back in the day, we wanted to pass like Magic, jump like Jordan, shoot like Bird and rebound like Barkley. Keep it up man...
4:20 "42 points at center?" It used to be that most teams always wanted a star center as opposed to other positions, in the 84 draft the Blazers and Rockets passed on Jordan because they needed a center, the Rockets probably didn't mind cause they got Hakeem and he led the Rockets to 2 championships while Jordan was playing baseball, but I'm sure the Blazers kicked themselves in the ass for years, especially In 92 when they lost to Jordan in the finals lol
That's why Jordan is considered the GOAT. It doesn't make sense that someone was that offensively dominant with that physical stature.
And especially not someone playing in the late 80's early 90's era where the league was dominated by big men. Jordan broke the mold in terms
of how championships were won. The only other back court player to win a championship without a talented big was Steph Curry. And Steph needed
Durant to eventually join him in order to build a dynasty.
Steph didn’t need Durant. Steph is the greatest point guard at his peak.
John Stockton. Best pure PG Ever. 20 points, 28 assists and 8 steals. And that was just one game.
Magic was a point guard par excellence and one of the greatest team leaders. What we saw in the 1980s and 1990s has not been seen since. MJ, Bird, Magic, Isiah, Hakeem, Kareem, Shaq, Mullen, Stockton, Chambers, Kemp, Dumars, Kevin Johnson, Mchale, etc, etc. That was the real Golden Era of basketball.
This the one right here 👏 your reactions are the best keep it up
If you’re amazed by Magic (as you should be lol) I got 4 words for you: “White Chocolate” Jason Williams … that’ll be a great video 🔥🔥
J Williams to me is extremely overrated. Once the Kings got rid of him for Bibby they became a much better team.
Magic often times looked off seconds before initiating a pass. He knew where everyone on the floor was and where they would be at and deliver with precision.
Magic & Bird were always two or three plays ahead of everyone else on the court.
@@russelturner5771 facts.
Im so glad you seen the other video first so this one took you to another level..now could you imagine what a series with magic vs bird was like...yeah AMAZING SERIES..never a boring game.
I appreciate you standing up for the greatness youngblood. 😃🔥✌️
Larry Legend and Magic were the best in the 80s…they were the show to watch
Magic is above Bron on my list atm, and I believe Bird in his prime was better than Magic
1. Jordan
2. Kareem
3. Russell
4. Magic
5. Wilt, Bird, Olajuwon, Duncan, Kobe or Lebron
That's a good list you've got.
@@AlexK878 Thanks
My top 5 is : 1. Jordan 2. Kareem 3. Magic 4. LeBron 5. Russell . .. So almost identical to yours.
Lebron is the goat. Wilt and bill played with plumbers
Bro your reactions are epic!! Keep up the great work!!!
My favorite player growing up. It was amazing watching him play
It’s alright g that’s why he’s in my top 5 all time mines go 1.mj 2.lbj 3.kobe 4.kareem 5. Magic 6. Bird 7. Hakeem 8. Shaq 9. Tim and 10. For me is tied between KD/Wilt/Bill
Good list but I think Lebron goat
@@srihith3241 that’s cool , what’s your main reasoning for bron being the goat
@@youngcactusjack all around play versatility athletic ability and overall asset to the team. I would rather have Lebron than jordan personally because I think he would make more impact. Especially in his prime, could do everything and guard everyone, just my opinion though. Wish everyone would finally agree that Lebron and MJ are at least the top 2 all time easily and stop randomly putting people like magic in contention because of a little mixtape 😂
May as well go watch some Wilt Chamberlon video’s I just finished one, and in the 50’s they had to ban him jumping from the free throw line for free throw’s. When he was in his 40’s he blocked Magic’s shot one game magic called goal tending. Wilt said play it again, nobody is scoring at this basket, and every shot was blocked after that.
wilt retired in 1973 while Magics rookie season was in 79-80 so you are not talking about a real game that's for damn sure
@@vegastjg watch my video I posted. He still had it into his 60’s. You can see him next to Shaq and
I've seen all the reaction vids. You're the best!
Dude you are hilarious. Great job with these.
I definitely enjoy seeing your reaction on the old skool greatness that I have witnessed in real time back in the day…. Believe you me we all had the same reactions….. and those converse were called weapons. One of at the time the most sought out after shoes ever…
That is greatness! Magic! I saw him play with Kareem! My favorite Lakers combo all time.
Gotta say love the channel love that you're doing research and your fave is your fave but I love the respect you give to all the legends now that you're watching them.
dude your reactions are so good lmao I've never seen Magic play but you make it seem like i'm watching this with a friend. Subbed.
Great video. Great channel. Keep doing ya thing bro.
Loving these vids !!!
Magic, Bird , and Jordan. I dont think anyone else can be in the same sentence. 3 greatest players since 1980.
You be bless 🙌..love your actions.
Both magic and Larry were unbelievable passers I love the 80s basketball glad I got the liftgate is a teenager
This the correct reaction. Now you know. Great vid. Fun to watch. Thanks
Great Video young King!!!
I’m with ya baby bro…keep posting
Glad you reacted to Magic. After reacting to Magic Jordan Bird, that was the era. The world feared team USA.
Yes team USA the dram team picture all 3 of them playing together vs the world. We destroyed the entire world, made them cry.
I love these historic mixtapes! Really shows younger people when people could really ball!
Young blood glad you have witnessed a real show stopper,his skills had all holding their heads or doing a double take!
Great videos keep at it yea the game had alot of greats before and will after LBJ
I LOVE YOUR REACTION MAN, THOSE ARE THE "MAGIC SHOWTIME" IN THE 80'S
Subscribed to your channel instantly. I love your reactions young fella.
You kind of look like Chris Tucker and the guy that shot Dough Boy brother in Boyz In The Hood.
Love your reactions. Magic is my favorite Laker. Good job
“Too fast.. too fast” epitome of Showtime!
Yo! You get a Sub, my guy! This was thoroughly entertaining! 😂
I’m happy you finally really seeing the greats
best nba reactor ive seeen on youtube bro..subed
The 🐐 Magic Johnson KING OF THE 80's
I’m a lifelong diehard Celtics fan. I grew up in the 80’s and Larry Legend is my all time hero. And I LOVE a Magic Johnson.
I just sub to ur channel bro, it started with watching your reaction to Michael Jordan's ultimate mixtape, I love the reactions very real, very authentic keep them coming, maybe Wilt Chamberlain or Isaiah Thomas next?
You had me rolling the whole video 🤣🤣🤣
Almost had a tear when magic hit the all star 3
Proud of the young generation for getting into these dudes. Great reaction
I love seeing the younger generation respect the old skools salute
You are looking at a genius at work 👍🤠
Bird & Magic made the NBA must see TV! I truly miss watching those guys light it up on a nightly basis.
You got my sub bro. Not usually a reaction video fan, but you do it right, not saying how the old dudes would get murdered in nowadays NBA. Just appreciating the talent for what it is. Keep em coming and I'll keep watching 👊 And Magic is top 3 all time. From Lansing, my hometown, a fucking legend.
Magic is not top 3. Lebron jordan and Kareem are all clear by a mile.