[Saba Sports News] Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, a Lakers legend, doesn’t consider Magic Johnson the greatest point guard of all time, despite their decade-long partnership and five championships. Abdul-Jabbar’s stance became apparent in a recent discussion surrounding the GOAT point guard, where even Stephen Curry, who chose himself over Magic, didn’t get his vote.
In response to a question from PIX11 news reporter Justin Walters, Abdul-Jabbar surprised by naming another former teammate, Oscar Robertson, as his choice for the greatest point guard. He praised Robertson’s skills, expressing regret that modern fans missed witnessing his prime, highlighting his three-point shooting ability during an era when the NBA hadn’t yet introduced the three-point arc.
Abdul-Jabbar and Robertson played together for four seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, instantly winning a championship in their first year as teammates. Robertson’s impressive career included averages of 25.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 9.5 assists over 14 NBA seasons, earning him 12 All-Star selections and leading the league in assists on six occasions.