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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar vs Magic Johnson
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Los Angeles Lakers · 1947– 54% · #3 in the world
- Magic Johnson Los Angeles Lakers · 1959– 46% · #7 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar over Magic Johnson by just 54% to 46%. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is #3 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking and Magic Johnson #7; among the 14 of the Los Angeles Lakers, they are #1 and #4.
Side by side
| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | Magic Johnson | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #3 | #7 |
| Team | Los Angeles Lakers | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Born | 1947 | 1959 |