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Michael Jordan vs Magic Johnson
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls · 1963– 64% · #1 in the world
- Magic Johnson Los Angeles Lakers · 1959– 36% · #7 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks Michael Jordan over Magic Johnson, 64% to 36%. Michael Jordan is #1 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking. Magic Johnson is #7, and #4 of the 14 of the Los Angeles Lakers.
The case for each
Michael Jordan: Six titles and six Finals MVPs with Chicago; won his first by beating Magic's Lakers in the 1991 Finals. Both played on the 1992 Dream Team.
Magic Johnson: Five titles and three MVPs with the Lakers; won the 1980 title as a rookie and, with Bird, carried the NBA through the 1980s.
Side by side
| Michael Jordan | Magic Johnson | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #1 | #7 |
| Team | Chicago Bulls | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Born | 1963 | 1959 |