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Magic Johnson vs Shaquille O'Neal
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Magic Johnson Los Angeles Lakers · 1959– 49% · #7 in the world
- Shaquille O'Neal Los Angeles Lakers · 1972– 51% · #4 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Shaquille O'Neal over Magic Johnson by just 51% to 49%. Shaquille O'Neal is #4 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking and Magic Johnson #7; among the 14 of the Los Angeles Lakers, they are #2 and #4.
Side by side
| Magic Johnson | Shaquille O'Neal | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #7 | #4 |
| Team | Los Angeles Lakers | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Born | 1959 | 1972 |