mossed2012BtoNBA•Is there a bigger gap in ability between Steph and the next best shooter or Magic and the next best passer?English
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2 months agoI don’t only think they’re in the same tier, I think a couple of them are better passers than Magic. I’d also consider throwing Jokic into that category too.
I don’t think Magic is a generational passer. Jason Kidd did everything you described Magic doing in spades. Stockton averaged 14.5 assists per game for his career. Jokic is able to make the passes he does, even at his height and size.
He’s included because he’s the all-time assists leader and assists/game leader in nba history. Including him in this discussion is the same reason we throw Bill Russell into the GOAT convo. Is Bill one of the greatest of all time? Probably not, but the records and stat lines speak for themselves, and get his name included.