Topics: Michael Jordan, Steph Curry , NBA, Basketball
Michael Jordan chose another NBA icon instead of Steph Curry when naming who he believes is the best point guard of all time.
Jordan, 62, is widely considered to be the greatest basketball player of all time with the likes of Curry, 37, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant also often mentioned when the GOAT debate is discussed.
But when Jordan speaks, the basketball community – including players – usually take what he says on board, considering the fact he won six NBA titles during his time at the Chicago Bulls.
However, Curry may not be pleased if he hears that Jordan chose another point guard as the best to ever play in the position.
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But who did Jordan choose?
Well, back in 2023, ESPN host Stephen A. Smith revealed that Jordan texted: "Good morning, sir. Although greatest of anything is always a debate, I beg to differ on 'greatest point guard of all time'.
"Magic Johnson is easily the best point guard of all time. Steph Curry is very close, but not in front of Magic. You must define point guard to really have a serious debate."
Magic, who played for the LA Lakers for his whole career, and Jordan are close friends to this day and both featured in the iconic 1992 Olympic gold medal-winning U.S. team dubbed the ‘Dream Team’.
So, his choice may be influenced by the pair’s friendship – although there’s no doubting Magic is one of the best to ever play the game.
But what does Curry think?
The 37-year-old was asked if he thinks he is the greatest point guard ever by Gilbert Arenas In 2023, to which he replied: “Yes.”
Curry added: “Obviously I have to answer it that way but ... Magic’s resume is ridiculous.
“So the fact that we’re even having that conversation, that’s a place I never thought I’d be in.”
Magic - formerly Earvin Johnson Jr - also gave his thoughts on the debate when speaking to CBS Sports Radio in 2023.
“OK, 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," Magic said. "If he got more than No. 1 in assists all time in the Finals, No. 2 in double-doubles [in the playoffs and Finals], 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.”
“If he got more than all those things, he’s the best,” Johnson explained. “But the last time I checked, he doesn’t.”
