In a surprising twist to the eternal conversation about who is the greatest NBA point guard of all time, NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has decided to change his original opinion in favor of Oscar Robertson instead of Magic Johnson. This unusual alteration in Abdul-Jabbar’s outlook has left many basketball fans surprised and curious about the reasons behind his selection.
The controversy began when journalist Justin Walters questioned Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about his preference between two of the greatest point guards in NBA history, Stephen Curry and Magic Johnson. However, instead of choosing between these two basketball icons, Abdul-Jabbar made an unexpected turn and settled on Oscar Robertson as the greatest of all time at that position.
The reasoning behind this surprising choice is based on Abdul-Jabbar’s experience playing alongside Oscar Robertson during the twilight of ‘Big O’s’ career. Abdul-Jabbar praised Robertson, highlighting his greatness and unique abilities on the court. One of the aspects he highlighted was Robertson’s three-point shooting range, which, although untapped in his time due to the absence of this type of shot, was a prominent feature of his game.
“I only had the opportunity to play with him at the end of his career, but he was incredible. And if people had seen him play at the best moment of his career and with the 3-point shot they would be with me. Oscar had 3-point range , but he never got to play when the 3-point shot was incorporated into the game,” Abdul-Jabbar explained.
A player way ahead of his time
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s testimony underscores the importance of understanding the evolution of the game over the years and how some talented players like Robertson could have made even more of their abilities if they had played in the current era.
Although Kareem Abdul-Jabbar recognized the greatness of contemporary players like Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and, of course, Magic Johnson, his final choice was Oscar Robertson. This surprising statement has fueled debate over who deserves the title of greatest point guard of all time and has generated intense scrutiny from NBA fans and experts.
2023-09-17 08:44:18
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