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Magic Johnson vs Stephen Curry
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Magic Johnson Los Angeles Lakers · 1959– 53% · #7 in the world
- Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors · 1988– 47% · #9 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Magic Johnson over Stephen Curry by just 53% to 47%. Magic Johnson is #7 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking, and #4 of the 14 of the Los Angeles Lakers. Stephen Curry is #9, and #2 of the 11 of the Golden State Warriors.
The case for each
Magic Johnson: The Lakers' Showtime point guard, five titles in the 1980s, three MVPs and three Finals MVPs, a 6-foot-9 passer who played every position, center included, in the deciding game of the 1980 Finals.
Stephen Curry: The shooter who changed the game: the most three-pointers in NBA history, four titles with the Golden State Warriors, two MVPs, the second of them the league's first unanimous one in 2016.
Side by side
| Magic Johnson | Stephen Curry | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #7 | #9 |
| Team | Los Angeles Lakers | Golden State Warriors |
| Born | 1959 | 1988 |