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Stephen A. Smith explains why Kobe Bryant isn’t in his all-time top 5, ranking Magic Johnson ahead of him “Kobe doesn’t make the top five because Kobe was measured against MJ, and MJ played the same position, had the same style of play, and MJ was No. 1.” “When I think about Magic, even though Kobe was a better individual talent, Kobe didn’t lead and galvanize to the degree that Magic did.” “Magic was the dude that got everybody else better, that got everybody else on their game.” “Kobe would drop 80 on you, but Magic would accumulate 80 by having 20 points.” “This dude and that dude that was nice got fed, and it led to five championships and nine title appearances.”

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I have waited long enough. 2001 Kobe Bryant is the best basketball player ever. Goodnight.

Stephen A. Smith explains why Kobe Bryant isn’t in his all-time top 5, ranking Magic Johnson ahead of him “Kobe doesn’t make the top five because Kobe was measured against MJ, and MJ played the same position, had the same style of play, and MJ was No. 1.” “When I think about Magic, even though Kobe was a better individual talent, Kobe didn’t lead and galvanize to the degree that Magic did.” “Magic was the dude that got everybody else better, that got everybody else on their game.” “Kobe would drop 80 on you, but Magic would accumulate 80 by having 20 points.” “This dude and that dude that was nice got fed, and it led to five championships and nine title appearances.”

Stephen A. Smith explains why Kobe Bryant isn’t in his all-time top 5, ranking Magic Johnson ahead of him “Kobe doesn’t make the top five because Kobe was measured against MJ, and MJ played the same position, had the same style of play, and MJ was No. 1.” “When I think about Magic, even though Kobe was a better individual talent, Kobe didn’t lead and galvanize to the degree that Magic did.” “Magic was the dude that got everybody else better, that got everybody else on their game.” “Kobe would drop 80 on you, but Magic would accumulate 80 by having 20 points.” “This dude and that dude that was nice got fed, and it led to five championships and nine title appearances.”

True or False: You rank Steph Curry ahead of Magic Johnson among your greatest Point Guards in NBA history.

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