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2 months agoMagic has made many tough shots too though (including half-court, 25 foot hook shots, and walk-off game winners.)
And when it comes to other players vs. Magic as a passer, I’ve posted this before…
Magic can make every pass Jokic and LeBron can, but Jokic and LeBron can’t make every pass that Magic did AT THE VOLUME Magic was asked to do it at.
Sure flashy passes have been made by all, but Magic could make jaw dropping passes 10x-15x per game. Jokic, LeBron, CP3, Stockton etc will make 2 or 3 great passes per game and people think that makes them equal to Magic.
No, Magic had volumes of highlight reel passes that the others couldn’t touch.
The passes were flashy because often Magic was using ball-fakes and no-look misdirects to either create a passing lane or ensure his passes weren’t intercepted. These are skills that are rarely used in today’s game because players rely more on their handle and athleticism than misdirection and spatial awareness.
I can tell you haven’t watched Magic much because you seem to think being flashy didn’t also have a purpose.
That is how you have the highest APG when it matters most (the playoffs) as Magic does.
You can try to minimize his godlike passing level, but it won’t work. Magic is by far the best passer this league has ever seen. Modern players are also good, but Magic was great more consistently.