One thing the everyone forget is that Magic Johnson was a great passer however, it was the movement of his teammates that made his passing look easy. His teammates were not standing around looking. It was the movement of his teammates that added to the brilliance of his passing skills.
Agreed. I was watching (and disgusted by) some traveling videos from today's NBA. As a Laker fan who grew up in the 80's, I thought maybe I might be biased so I tried searching Magic Johnson traveling videos. I came upon his passing videos and was just blown away by how much I didn't remember. I quickly realized that his teammates had to be ready at any given moment for an impossible pass and to convert it quickly.
Whats also slept on his team mates dont know how to miss you have one of the goats in kareem, then you got big game james worthy, bob mcadoo the original KD, then ac green, byron scott, kurt rambis, wilkes, micheal cooper and mike thompson and the crew...... when you have all no.1 picks who are the best in the game these guys will give you assists🤣🤣
No one in the league today is as dynamic a passer and playmaker as Magic. Makes you wonder if we even have point guards in todays game. The value of one is evident watching this
When Magic is dribbling, I guess his teammates are as nervous as the opponents. The ball may just come at any time, from any angle, while Magic is doing any action and facing any direction... Any prediction based on past experience just doesn't work...=)
I have watched and studied most all generations and eras of basketball… To me, the 1980s Magic Johnson led, “Showtime Lakers” is the greatest and most beautiful basketball to watch of all time!
@@dwightlove3704 Kinda hard to rob someone in a 7 game series lol. It's not football where any team can get lucky once. They just blew it that's all Remember when GSW went up 3-1 and then had that colosell failure blowing it letting LeBrons Cavs win the finals? Lol Lakers and Warriors are a great example of why you NEVER underestimate your opponent.
@@bluegregory6239 96 Bulls are number one. Warriors with KD are #2. And 3 yes 87 Lakers but now people are trying to say the 01 Shaq n Kobe Lakers. I disagree with that the showtime Lakers would obliterate Shaq n Kobe
@@one7deep7savage7 That incident with McHale played a role in the Celtics winning that '84 title.The refs should have ejected McHale from that game and I say the Lakers would have swept them as I said before the Celtics were frustrated because they were being exposed for a LACK OF SPEED and everyone knew it.
I continue to hold that Magic Johnson had the most winning impact of any player I've ever seen. There were many bad Bulls and Cavs teams but it is impossible to have a bad team when Magic Johnson is your star player. I consider him the GOAT and always have. I'm glad the analytics came in and backed up my eyeballs, though. Magic is number one on a lot of all-in-one "metrics."
True since its an NBA player they have played this game for a few decades and completely memorized everything about the game so its only natural to be god at passing
@@lodii7246 In Magic’s case, he wasn’t merely good, he was GREAT. Even compared to NBA vets in his time, he was passing in ways that hadn’t been seen before.
When Magic had the ball " AnyOne" could get it! He made everyone look good . Cooper , Worthy, Scott, Kareem , Rambis ,Michael Thompson , McGee. It must've been a joy to play with This man .
I can never get enough of Magic. I would much rather watch fast breaks, or some of those finger breaking passes. It's amazing there were not more injuries.Highlights of 3 point shots is like watching paint dry.
the greatest passing talent ever, his speed of thought belongs is ridiculous.no one had the 24 second clock chopped up in as many decision making milliseconds as him. PLAYER WHOSE TALENT TRANSCENDS TIME.
He was an anomaly of his Era. 6'9 PG who was faster than everybody. Saw the entire floor including passing angles we didn't think were possible till he did it. And his best and most important quality that resulted in Rings (this is for the youth and up n coming) HE WAS TRULY NON SELFISH!!! He made his teammates better and they loved playing with him.
My assessment after tryna figure out how he was getting away with such easy passes. When your 6’9 with a controlled handle and your head is always up. I’m guessing you can see the simple passing lanes more often then a normal size pg. plus the physical gift to get it there fast and on time even when you think you can deflect a pass he zips it right pass you. Basically #demigod
What's amazing is that his teammates don't really catch lobs. So nowadays some of these back door cuts he wouldn't have to whip the ball inside, it would just be a lob. It's spectacular that he can get guys the ball no matter how athletic or unathletic they are. If it's coop or Scott, it's a lob. If it's Rambis, it's high but not to where he has to jump for it.
We take magic for granted there is no Laker greater than magic period even Bryant is below him magic in my view is the goat I watched many basketball ball games but the delight the show time Lakers exhibited is unparalleled in the history of the game the Magic Bird era is definitely the best period of the game ever it was not just athleticism which you see today but the artistry , joy and fanfare was great you had so many super stars and great teams I won't take Isaiah out of the conversation .
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Magic Johnson had eye in the front, side and back of his head. If you got open he would find you. In my opinion the greatest point guard in NBA history.
Youngsters, pay attention this wasn't just once a game. Most of these are showing multiple passes vs the same team in the same game. We as fans were treated on a regular basis to great passing from Magic, not just one every once in a while for a highlight on ESPN. For as good as he was, IMO he is still underrated because of all the recency bias with Curry, Paul, Ja etc...
That man triple head faked on the same play passed with the left hand on a no look in a matter of 3 seconds……. Beyond the word skilled Magic was truly amazing.
That pass at 13:30- we knew Magic could run the fast break. For all those who say they played no defense, this is half court set up and Magic just sliced it up. All he needed was the space of a basketball. I saw him do it all the time. Be honest fast break ball like the Showtime Lakers is a lot more fun than watching some guy shoot threes.
Something I always tell fellow basketball fans.: Magic Johnson could have scored as much as Michael or Lary, he just chose to score by making it flashy (aka with a pass-y) 🔦
He always seemed in control. He could pass with his left hand perfect bullet passes. For a right handed player that's crazy. Some of those passes in traffic are like lasers.
As long as there's an angle MAGIC is getting an assist, 3 defensive players in front you..angle over them (WTF)..GREATNESS...MR.NO LOOK...👀🏀👐 #LIVINGLEGEND #LAKERGREAT..#FUKKCLIPPERS
Magic dribbles with his right hand 80% of the time........ which is a huge NO NO for coaches...... regardless, he's arguably the greatest passer of all time.......... in other words...... ANOMALY and a TRUE GREAT
"Magic for his 20th assist." Make your teammates better? Are you kidding me? If basketball is a team game, how is Magic Johnson not the game's greatest player?
Ha ha ha YOU CAN ASK Jack Nicholson WHO'S THE BEST AND WILL SAID MAGIC JOHNSON he's spend a LEAST a million JUST TO watch MAGIC PLAY PLUS HIS NOT the ONLY ONE LOT'S OF PEOPLE JUST buy THOSE tickets JUST TO SEE MAGIC MAGIC IS THE GOAT EVEN JORDAN CAN bring PEOPLE TO.the Arena LIKE MAGIC DID
One thing the everyone forget is that Magic Johnson was a great passer however, it was the movement of his teammates that made his passing look easy. His teammates were not standing around looking. It was the movement of his teammates that added to the brilliance of his passing skills.
well sure. That was the whole plan. Rebound, give ball to Magic and then run your ass off and fill a lane. Dunk.
Agreed. I was watching (and disgusted by) some traveling videos from today's NBA. As a Laker fan who grew up in the 80's, I thought maybe I might be biased so I tried searching Magic Johnson traveling videos. I came upon his passing videos and was just blown away by how much I didn't remember. I quickly realized that his teammates had to be ready at any given moment for an impossible pass and to convert it quickly.
Whats also slept on his team mates dont know how to miss you have one of the goats in kareem, then you got big game james worthy, bob mcadoo the original KD, then ac green, byron scott, kurt rambis, wilkes, micheal cooper and mike thompson and the crew...... when you have all no.1 picks who are the best in the game these guys will give you assists🤣🤣
@joceja23 they had both
When team mates know there is an excellent chance of getting a Magic pass, they move. If the ball disappears into a Black Hole, no one moves.
No one in the league today is as dynamic a passer and playmaker as Magic. Makes you wonder if we even have point guards in todays game. The value of one is evident watching this
The ultimate in making your teammates better.
When Magic is dribbling, I guess his teammates are as nervous as the opponents. The ball may just come at any time, from any angle, while Magic is doing any action and facing any direction... Any prediction based on past experience just doesn't work...=)
Yi Yang ...lol, WORD.
A lot of the plays are planned and practiced.
I miss seeing”MAGIC JOHNSON PLAY HE’S THE REAL PLAY MAKER “!!!!👍😁👍
THOSE BOUNCE PASSES ARE RIDICULOUS 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Milo Tucker he was sick wit the bounce passes...
At 2:16, he KNEELS to get the correct angle. RIDICULOUS!
I have watched and studied most all generations and eras of basketball… To me, the 1980s Magic Johnson led, “Showtime Lakers” is the greatest and most beautiful basketball to watch of all time!
I think that the 86-87 Lakers is the single-best team ever. Spare me the
Bulls and Celtics and Warriors comments.
@@bluegregory6239 They were robbed in '84 the Celtics were on the verge of being swept.
@@dwightlove3704 Kinda hard to rob someone in a 7 game series lol. It's not football where any team can get lucky once. They just blew it that's all
Remember when GSW went up 3-1 and then had that colosell failure blowing it letting LeBrons Cavs win the finals? Lol Lakers and Warriors are a great example of why you NEVER underestimate your opponent.
@@bluegregory6239 96 Bulls are number one. Warriors with KD are #2.
And 3 yes 87 Lakers but now people are trying to say the 01 Shaq n Kobe Lakers.
I disagree with that the showtime Lakers would obliterate Shaq n Kobe
@@one7deep7savage7 That incident with McHale played a role in the Celtics winning that '84 title.The refs should have ejected McHale from that game and I say the Lakers would have swept them as I said before the Celtics were frustrated because they were being exposed for a LACK OF SPEED and everyone knew it.
I continue to hold that Magic Johnson had the most winning impact of any player I've ever seen. There were many bad Bulls and Cavs teams but it is impossible to have a bad team when Magic Johnson is your star player. I consider him the GOAT and always have. I'm glad the analytics came in and backed up my eyeballs, though. Magic is number one on a lot of all-in-one "metrics."
A good passer can deliver the ball to a teammate based on where they are, a great passer delivers the ball to where they will be.
Laker Logic Its true. Amateurs pass to players. Pros pass to spots.
True since its an NBA player they have played this game for a few decades and completely memorized everything about the game so its only natural to be god at passing
@@lodii7246 In Magic’s case, he wasn’t merely good, he was GREAT. Even compared to NBA vets in his time, he was passing in ways that hadn’t been seen before.
Worthy is a great finisher, after a pass from Magic.. Count it!!
When Magic had the ball " AnyOne" could get it!
He made everyone look good . Cooper , Worthy, Scott, Kareem , Rambis ,Michael Thompson , McGee. It must've been a joy to play with This man .
i don't care who has the record, magic johnson will always be the greatest assist man ever...
ascend2me ...Yup. He found dudes that weren't really sure if they were open...but knew to keep watch of Magic no matter what lol
ascend2me ...Truth. He may not be #1 in quantity, but the Quality....GOAT. GENIUS. And, imho, the greatest team leader of his generation.
ascend2me lonzo ball
He was one of the best passers for sure, but Bird was actually even better.
Counter Strike 😂😂😂
This is just Unreal.
I can never get enough of Magic. I would much rather watch fast breaks, or some of those finger breaking passes. It's amazing there were not more injuries.Highlights of 3 point shots is like watching paint dry.
vin russo What
@@maxdurk4624 he said watching hightlights of 3 pointers in like watching paint dry
@@NewAgeSlaves I know what he said but am so dumbfounded at how dumb it is. The way he types and clearly thinks is akin to a ten year old.
@@maxdurk4624 lol well I think he articulated himself well enough that it could be recieved
Let this be a lesson, always dribble with your head up.
The greatest passer ever...bruh you watch how the hell he can get those assist. Love Magic
Can't believe what I'm seeing no one ever had passing skills like this its unreal
I never get tired of watching Magic and Larry Bird pass the rock. They saw the game differently than everyone else
the greatest passing talent ever, his speed of thought belongs is ridiculous.no one had the 24 second clock chopped up in as many decision making milliseconds as him. PLAYER WHOSE TALENT TRANSCENDS TIME.
the 11:16 Supersonic clips showed him in a godly zone. worth rewatching.
Gotta rewatch those Sonics passes. Pretty ridiculous
I'm sorry, but this whole clip is of him in godly zone.
Ridiculous. The Sonics should have just stopped playing.
He was an anomaly of his Era. 6'9 PG who was faster than everybody. Saw the entire floor including passing angles we didn't think were possible till he did it. And his best and most important quality that resulted in Rings (this is for the youth and up n coming) HE WAS TRULY NON SELFISH!!! He made his teammates better and they loved playing with him.
Magic throwing dimes to Klay daddy.
He makes so many passes to cutters in tight windows. Its laughable how easy he makes it look.
Imagine him in today space out and heavy P&R offense... He would be a nightmare to defend.
Jordan and Lebron resume will get them the job. Magic's resume gets Everybody hired 👍 💯
Oh man, hearing Chick call it is so good...
My FIRST pick in an all time draft
Legend !
Top 3 of all time in the NBA unbelievable skills with a ball wayyyyyyyy ahead of his time! Literally
downloaded this already, wonderful player was magic
oh man looking forward to the full compilation. excellent work on this
The Best Ever. The GOAT. Not even close.
The perfect blend of Court vision, anticipation, and height.
Magic Johnson was very creative with his passing ability.
My assessment after tryna figure out how he was getting away with such easy passes. When your 6’9 with a controlled handle and your head is always up. I’m guessing you can see the simple passing lanes more often then a normal size pg. plus the physical gift to get it there fast and on time even when you think you can deflect a pass he zips it right pass you. Basically #demigod
The greatest of all time, right here
EARVIN MAGIC JOHNSON IS THE MONSTER !!!
this vid is str8 🔥🔥🔥
Love how J.kidd and Magic are almost the same. Just simple passes nothing fancy.
Magic made numerous fancy passes too
What's amazing is that his teammates don't really catch lobs. So nowadays some of these back door cuts he wouldn't have to whip the ball inside, it would just be a lob. It's spectacular that he can get guys the ball no matter how athletic or unathletic they are. If it's coop or Scott, it's a lob. If it's Rambis, it's high but not to where he has to jump for it.
Magic! simply the best passer ever!
#1 point guard all time!! Stockton #2 in my opinion...
Nope if it's skill set it's 2# cp3
If it's pure greatness it's 2# curry
Isiah is 2
I think Kidd has surpassed Stockton and Isiah. Just my opinion
@@betlogjaja3450 As a shooter yes but as a whole PG you aint lookin deep enough
His vision is UNREAL
Ridiculously sublime!!!!!
James Worthy might be the best finisher in Association history. And, to this day, Magic is my all-time favorite player. My personal goat.
took pistol pete flashiness to next level
This is just another thing that made the 80s great.
the magic man says it all! if it's magic....then everything else is illusory!
If basketball is a team game and no one made their teammates better than Magic,how is he not the GOAT?
We take magic for granted there is no Laker greater than magic period even Bryant is below him magic in my view is the goat I watched many basketball ball games but the delight the show time Lakers exhibited is unparalleled in the history of the game the Magic Bird era is definitely the best period of the game ever it was not just athleticism which you see today but the artistry , joy and fanfare was great you had so many super stars and great teams I won't take Isaiah out of the conversation .
Magic Johnson had eye in the front, side and back of his head. If you got open he would find you. In my opinion the greatest point guard in NBA history.
Youngsters, pay attention this wasn't just once a game. Most of these are showing multiple passes vs the same team in the same game. We as fans were treated on a regular basis to great passing from Magic, not just one every once in a while for a highlight on ESPN. For as good as he was, IMO he is still underrated because of all the recency bias with Curry, Paul, Ja etc...
WoooooW .......▂ ▃ ▄ ▅ ▆ █ 100 % Awesome !!!!
The most exciting plays are when the shooter is somehow able to be all alone under the basket and just softly lays it in.
I can literally spot that LeBron studied Magic Johnson's passing ability in transition. LITERALLY!
He is THE greatest Laker ..
Better than kobe Bryant;; just joking
People think Magic is great because of his passes. He is great because he gets his team to hustle. He even got Abdul Jabbar to run fast breaks.
RIP Chick Hearn!
That man triple head faked on the same play passed with the left hand on a no look in a matter of 3 seconds……. Beyond the word skilled Magic was truly amazing.
I have no idea how he makes these passes.. not only does he make them but he makes them with flair. RIDICULOUS.
That pass at 13:30- we knew Magic could run the fast break. For all those who say they played no defense, this is half court set up and Magic just sliced it up. All he needed was the space of a basketball. I saw him do it all the time. Be honest fast break ball like the Showtime Lakers is a lot more fun than watching some guy shoot threes.
Greatest Laker ever
The greats are always 2 to 3 steps ahead!
This is how you run the Point Guard Position 🥱
That spin move was nasty at 12:02.
Davon Benson Earl Monroe created the spin move. Magic loved to talk about him.
Ra O
There maybe another M.J or King James, but There won't be another MagicJohnson.
Kurt Rambis was really underrated.
Bird is the TH-cam darling and he is incredible but Johnson is a belter passer.
Something I always tell fellow basketball fans.: Magic Johnson could have scored as much as Michael or Lary, he just chose to score by making it flashy (aka with a pass-y) 🔦
Man, guys just had to cut and he gets them an open look
Great
He always seemed in control. He could pass with his left hand perfect bullet passes. For a right handed player that's crazy. Some of those passes in traffic are like lasers.
he could be a harlem globetrotter if he wanted
When NBA was fun and not a boring 3pt shoot out.
2:07 Dial up internet;
Ain't know one like him today . Just a bunch of 3 point shooters
You can see his influence on lebron
Nobody was as exciting as Magic, not even Jordan! (But that’s just me).
Only magic can fake out the camera crew. Hands down the greatest pg of all time
Daaaamb!! I mean all K & J had to do was show up on time.. The 1st M.J did all the work!! 😲
As long as there's an angle MAGIC is getting an assist, 3 defensive players in front you..angle over them (WTF)..GREATNESS...MR.NO LOOK...👀🏀👐 #LIVINGLEGEND #LAKERGREAT..#FUKKCLIPPERS
R.I.P Chick Hearn
Basket has one name: MAGIC...
Magic better than Bron idgaf. And I was born 98
1:35 wow
Magic Johnson.pound.for.the.
Best.basketball.player.in.the.world.
No.doubt.Larry Bird is.the.only.one.
Who.match.magic.jonhson.
Allen Iverson is
I forgot how his drives with fakes got the easiest layups. Magic looked good by making others look good
Master of assist
Magic dribbles with his right hand 80% of the time........ which is a huge NO NO for coaches...... regardless, he's arguably the greatest passer of all time.......... in other words...... ANOMALY and a TRUE GREAT
worthy..
I agree he only played 12 seasoned.Also
It's kind of weird seeing Magic throw a regular pass.
Your channel name is weird n concerns me . But im still putting it to 74
"Magic for his 20th assist."
Make your teammates better? Are you kidding me?
If basketball is a team game, how is Magic Johnson not the game's greatest player?
He's in the conversation. Defence has to be factored in, so there are arguments to be had.
Lebron is a great passer but please stop comparing his passing to magic, it's not even close
20 assist? fuuucckkkk
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Ha ha ha YOU CAN ASK Jack Nicholson WHO'S THE BEST AND WILL SAID MAGIC JOHNSON he's spend a LEAST a million JUST TO watch MAGIC PLAY PLUS HIS NOT the ONLY ONE LOT'S OF PEOPLE JUST buy THOSE tickets JUST TO SEE MAGIC MAGIC IS THE GOAT EVEN JORDAN CAN bring PEOPLE TO.the Arena LIKE MAGIC DID
LONZO BALL BETTA WATCH THIS VIDEO
Where's Lonzo!!??!!
Smh, thats just unfair.
No behind the back passes like Jason Kidd.
Jason kidd King of fastbreak offense;; & magic Johnson 🎩 showtime fastbreak/ running rebel offense
this players will be embarrass by today's NBA...truth