Two-time NBA Finals MVP Kareem Abdul-Jabbar performed alongside Magic Johnson for a number of years after they dominated with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Johnson is broadly thought-about one of many biggest level guards in NBA historical past, however Abdul-Jabbar believes one other basketball icon performed the place higher.
“I do not assume you are going to need to hear this. Oscar Robertson. The Large O. I solely had the chance to play with him on the finish of his profession, however he was nice,” Abdul-Jabbar instructed New. York WPIX.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar speaks to the media throughout a press convention previous to the Milwaukee Bucks’ recreation in opposition to the Los Angeles Lakers on February 9, 2023, at Crypto.Com Area in Los Angeles. (Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE through Getty Pictures)
Even when Abdul-Jabbar, also called “The Captain,” did not point out Johnson’s title, Robertson was actually a little bit of an eccentric. Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors’ level guard and four-time NBA champion, has reignited the controversy in regards to the league’s greatest level guards of all time.
Curry is a prolific shooter who’s credited with revolutionizing trendy basketball.
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Robertson performed in a distinct period. He has received one NBA title however has been named league MVP six occasions. He’s a two-time member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Corridor of Fame and has been honored for his NBA profession and achievements within the Olympic Video games.
NBA legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Oscar Robertson pose for a photograph earlier than the sport between the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks throughout Recreation 4 of the 2021 NBA Finals on July 14, 2021, at Fiserv Discussion board Middle in Milwaukee. (Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE through Getty Pictures)
Abdul-Jabbar famous that Robertson’s recreation was underappreciated, and he didn’t have the benefit of taking part in throughout the 3-point capturing period.
“If individuals watched him play on the peak of his profession with a 3-point shot… Oscar had 3-point vary, however he by no means obtained to play when the 3-point shot was built-in into the sport. Individuals do not actually perceive how essential he was.”
(LR) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson and Orlando Woolridge of the Los Angeles Lakers throughout a recreation in opposition to the Indiana Pacers in 1988 at Market Sq. Area in Indianapolis. (Give attention to Sports activities/Getty Pictures)
Abdul-Jabbar and Robertson spent just a few seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, serving to lead the franchise to the 1971 NBA title.
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Abdul-Jabbar acknowledged the greatness of Johnson, Curry and LeBron James.
“I do know Steph Curry, LeBron, Kobe (Bryant), Magic (Johnson)… all of these guys are excellent, however I’ve to decide on Oscar,” Abdul-Jabbar stated. Robertson had profession averages of 25.7 factors, 7.5 rebounds and 9.5 assists in 14 NBA seasons.
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