Magic came into the league at 20, Bird was 23. Of course Bird was better

Apr 23, 2024
4:33:39pm

PHXSUNS31 Intervention Needed

They still both had very similar age 23-31 seasons and Magic was better 20-22 than Bird was 32-35.

And we didn’t get to see Magic at 32-35.

My argument has nothing to do with quality of teammates.

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Where does Magic end up all time if he doesn’t retire early due to HIV?

PHXSUNS31

Apr 23, 1:17pm

He’d have top 5 locked down by everyone for sure

Cougforgood

Apr 23, 1:20pm

I think he’s got that locked down regardless

PHXSUNS31

Apr 23, 1:24pm

Not universal consensus though

Cougforgood

Apr 23, 1:25pm

Maybe not, but I think most would say he’s top 5…depending on how you count Wilt

PHXSUNS31

Apr 23, 1:31pm

Magic is top 5 IF you need each position. #1 point guard.

Tare

Apr 23, 1:58pm

What if you don’t need each position?

PHXSUNS31

Apr 23, 2:03pm

Probably 6-8. My top 5 - MJ, LeBron, Kareem, Wilt, Bird

Tare

Apr 23, 2:09pm

Won’t argue with the first 4, but I think it’s hard to go Bird over Magic

PHXSUNS31

Apr 23, 2:14pm

But if Bird's back had held up for longer and Magic hadn't gotten HIV ...

Coop

Apr 23, 2:48pm

Not bad. I don't think Wilt was that good. He was the ultimate stats guy

kimdaddy35

Apr 23, 2:51pm

It's crazy to look at his season when he came back after 4 years off

BGRTHNUMEGO

Apr 23, 1:21pm

Ya and some signs he would’ve been able to shoot 3s as well

PHXSUNS31

Apr 23, 1:29pm

Likely cuts into MJ's GOATness by preventing 6 chips in 6 trips during the 90's.

d-coug

Apr 23, 1:25pm

Ya I could see that. If Magic stole the 93 title…5 out of 6 just isn’t the same

PHXSUNS31

Apr 23, 1:30pm

I think Magic if anything is a bit overrated. He was a great passer but always

kimdaddy35

Apr 23, 2:04pm

I get the first 4…I don’t get having Bird over him though

PHXSUNS31

Apr 23, 2:15pm

Well I have Bird at 4. He had no weaknesses.

kimdaddy35

Apr 23, 2:41pm

Magic had just as good of a 9 year stretch…in fact compare age 23-31 for both

PHXSUNS31

Apr 23, 4:05pm

You are 100% making my point for me. Magic came into the league and was solid

kimdaddy35

Apr 23, 4:29pm

Magic came into the league at 20, Bird was 23. Of course Bird was better

PHXSUNS31

Apr 23, 4:33pm

Bird didn’t single-handedly turn the team into a title contender in two years.

Faceman

Apr 23, 7:20pm

Regardless of the HIV retirement, I wish he would have stayed one more year

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