don't know about that. The 1991 team lacked athleticism as evidenced by the finals and although Threatt was added, he was a far cry from what Cooper provided. Magic was playing at too heavy of weight too. He was well above 230 and was much slower.
@@eddieG667 I saw some of the highlights from the 1991-1992 preseason games and he was still the same guy. It's unfortunate that we never saw what could've been with the Bulls IMO had he not retired.
@@maximehemansyankey5333 Looking back at how GREAT Magic was, you can make the case he let his opponents win so they could get some shine so the league could grow. I mean when you have Bird confessing that you are the best he's seen and it's unbelievable and he confesses that in his own city after you beat him -- damn! It closes the door on anything. See Isiah said Magic was the best point guard and player and even Jordan said he measured himself to Magic...this is why even Rodman in '95 said Magic Johnson was better and he was because he could break you down so many different ways....and greater competition he was -- this is why I personally think he let Michael win in '91 just like Thomas let Jordan win in '91 because Jordan was the 'money' and the 'future' of everyone getting paid.
Thanks for the mixtape and the upload. You only get to watch half of it though. Some kind of digital giddy-up or something that’s scrambles the video idk.
Never seen a Michael Jordan Video pause on its own so Today's Generation can't see How Good Magic was A year before his Dismantled team Played the bulls @ Half Strength in The 91 Finals 😮
I think his 87’ and 89’ regular seasons were both slightly better overall, but 90’ is right up there. Those 3, which happen to be his mvp seasons are definitely his 3 best IMO.
agree with 87 and 89. What's interesting is he was already considerably less athletic by the 87 season, but he was probably 3x more savvy with the ball. His athleticism was much better before Byron Scott arrived as he was asked to play a much different role sharing point guard duties with Norm Nixon. By 87, his knees were bad and lateral quickness really was impacted. Then after his groin tear in 89, he was slowed even more and his dribble penetration was n't as much of a threat as before.
@@sunsdotcum they realized they could not longer have a fast break style with old legs. The Suns were just too much. I just wish they could've adapted to a slower, more deliberate style while keeping Riley and Cooper.
Without Kareem, Magic showed he could still continue Laker dominance as he led the Lakers to the best record that season 63-19. Then, in the next season, he led the Lakers to the 3rd best record (58-24) and to '91 Finals before he called it quits due to HIV.
Magic introduced me to basketball and made me love te game. Talk about a player fun to watch. That was Magic. Probably The GOAT Offensive Player too. OOTTA LOVE MAGIC!
@@70sfan Hey, sorry to bother you, but do you think you could try and reupload this video so as to maybe fix it? I am incredibly interested in watching this and I can't find any other videos doing such justice to later-career Magic Johnson's offensive prowess. Thank you in advance and I understand if it's too much of an ask.
Magic was The GOAT. He played against best Sixers, Celtics and Pistons and if he didn't retire, we'd have seen a Lakers-Bulls rivality era
don't know about that. The 1991 team lacked athleticism as evidenced by the finals and although Threatt was added, he was a far cry from what Cooper provided. Magic was playing at too heavy of weight too. He was well above 230 and was much slower.
@@eddieG667 I saw some of the highlights from the 1991-1992 preseason games and he was still the same guy. It's unfortunate that we never saw what could've been with the Bulls IMO had he not retired.
@sdcazares1980 ....had all the Lakers been healthy that 91 finals....JAMES WORTHY AND BYRON SCOTT, They would've won that finals for Magic 6th
@@eddieG667what are youtalking about
@@randybutler1697factz
Magic had it all and he did it all 100%, win or lose, he won more than he lost and was everything.
That s true.
@@maximehemansyankey5333 Looking back at how GREAT Magic was, you can make the case he let his opponents win so they could get some shine so the league could grow. I mean when you have Bird confessing that you are the best he's seen and it's unbelievable and he confesses that in his own city after you beat him -- damn! It closes the door on anything. See Isiah said Magic was the best point guard and player and even Jordan said he measured himself to Magic...this is why even Rodman in '95 said Magic Johnson was better and he was because he could break you down so many different ways....and greater competition he was -- this is why I personally think he let Michael win in '91 just like Thomas let Jordan win in '91 because Jordan was the 'money' and the 'future' of everyone getting paid.
Lol
Amazing basketball player... The greatest in my opinion!!
He's my favorite of all time, but iput him behind, Jordan at 2 all time. Greatest Laker ever.
Thanks for the mixtape and the upload. You only get to watch half of it though. Some kind of digital giddy-up or something that’s scrambles the video idk.
So no one gonna mention at the 26 min mark it’s no video???
@@handlebucket6285 maybe they can’t sit through basketball Highlights of a genius for 26 mins 🤦🏾♂️
Is there one of larry bird? If not plz do one...
Never seen a Michael Jordan Video pause on its own so Today's Generation can't see How Good Magic was A year before his Dismantled team Played the bulls @ Half Strength in The 91 Finals 😮
I think his 87’ and 89’ regular seasons were both slightly better overall, but 90’ is right up there. Those 3, which happen to be his mvp seasons are definitely his 3 best IMO.
agree with 87 and 89. What's interesting is he was already considerably less athletic by the 87 season, but he was probably 3x more savvy with the ball.
His athleticism was much better before Byron Scott arrived as he was asked to play a much different role sharing point guard duties with Norm Nixon. By 87, his knees were bad and lateral quickness really was impacted. Then after his groin tear in 89, he was slowed even more and his dribble penetration was n't as much of a threat as before.
@edwinb155 don't forget, Magic had knee surgery early on....that's why he started wearing the knee pads...
No surprise he was named league mvp
Barkley and Jordan both had a case to win over Magic
The most valuable thing about Magic Johnson is his eyes....
I never knew magic was like hook master
Arguably his best season
Yeah, but his team got eliminated in the WCSF by Phoenix 4-1
@@sunsdotcum they realized they could not longer have a fast break style with old legs. The Suns were just too much. I just wish they could've adapted to a slower, more deliberate style while keeping Riley and Cooper.
His best season was 88-89.
I dont understand why people rank kobe and lebron ahead of magic
Who does? Some moronic kid
Because they’re better
@@ighost4580 Not Kobe
@@tyrekgriffin9852 stop it
Magic was certainly better than both Kobe and LeBron
The 🐐!!!!PLAIN AND SIMPLE.....
Without Kareem, Magic showed he could still continue Laker dominance as he led the Lakers to the best record that season 63-19. Then, in the next season, he led the Lakers to the 3rd best record (58-24) and to '91 Finals before he called it quits due to HIV.
Magic introduced me to basketball and made me love te game. Talk about a player fun to watch. That was Magic. Probably The GOAT Offensive Player too. OOTTA LOVE MAGIC!
The video stopped at 22 minutes?
Me to😢
He had that killer in him since day 1 unlike Lebronbron but Lebronbron eventually developed it so respect
Magics best Season he was in his Prime here
88-89
Those handles at 6'9" and 240
Thank you for blessing UA-cam with this
I missed this shit. How???
Quick feet for his size too
The video footage stops at the 22 min mark
I don't understand why, it seems that the file got damaged during the upload...
@@70sfan Hey, sorry to bother you, but do you think you could try and reupload this video so as to maybe fix it? I am incredibly interested in watching this and I can't find any other videos doing such justice to later-career Magic Johnson's offensive prowess. Thank you in advance and I understand if it's too much of an ask.