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Magic Johnson vs Oscar Robertson
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Magic Johnson Los Angeles Lakers · 1959– 57% · #7 in the world
- Oscar Robertson Cincinnati Royals · 1938– 43% · #17 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks Magic Johnson over Oscar Robertson, 57% to 43%. Magic Johnson is #7 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking, and #4 of the 14 of the Los Angeles Lakers. Oscar Robertson is #17.
Side by side
| Magic Johnson | Oscar Robertson | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #7 | #17 |
| Team | Los Angeles Lakers | Cincinnati Royals |
| Born | 1959 | 1938 |