Why Magic Johnson Was the Best PG Of All Time

[Shareefllovekdj]

Ha! Jamaal Wilkes "silky smooth" jumper is father back than Dr J's [That's called results bias] check this same jumper in 1984 [WATER].

[Thenewzboyof2000]

Good god you've got a beard

[nockday]

good god

[Hit3kThist3d]

The explanation for why DR.J's jumper is not really good thinking about Latty birds jumper, he also pulled the ball far over his head. Sorry if my english is not great, i'm norwegaian, what else can i say?

[105ziggy]

Chuck Daley

[Jokerz199]

6:49, who is the right guy coach Nick is talking about

[EGarrett01]

I like to learn about basketball by watching these videos, please give us more info similar to the title.

[wckusaka]

Why is it when Dr. J "heaves the ball" while shooting it's not effective, but when Larry Bird heaves the ball its money ever time?

[mattroom]

We all know Magic Johnson was a natural point guard. He played that position his whole life. He was the best point guard ever because what other point guard could literally play every single position? The video is not showing Magic's point guard skills, but what set him apart from other points guards, i.e., his versatility.

[yerok]

Great performance from Magic. Kareem got robbed of that FMVP though.

[kingkoua1]

i think oscar robertson was better than magic

[roxursox35]

Coach you should do a video on the NBL! :)

[pablonba34]

Good video but BAD TITLE. You choose a game where Magic plays at 5?? How am I suposed to know how good of a point guard he was??

Best title: "Why Magic was the most versatile player ever".

[MattGraeme]

holy crap you're back.

[thestradiosmiles]

Everyone saying the video is incorrectly titled is missing the point here: he's the best PG because he was capable of playing this far away from his natural position in the NBA Finals as a rookie, and elevating his game to the highest level. In the end, Magic was still a PG essentially playing out of position. What other PG could dominate from other positions like this? Oscar wouldn't have been able to handle the 5. Stock, West, Cousy, Isiah, Paul, Kidd, GP? No way could they handle bigs.

[sweatyshorts]

Another very enjoyable retro-breakdown, sir.

[jonathan919]

This video should be titled best all around player maybe. Definitely doesnt show anything about being best PG

[fuzzylojiks]

Magic had incredible court vision, unparalleled intuition, and a basketball IQ rivaled only by Larry Bird. He combined that with incredible ball handling packaged in a 6' 9" frame which made him the best PG in NBA history.

[tuenmunki]

He is the skillful version of LBJ.

[tuenmunki]

The body size is similar to the SG/SF. Low post offense is the best way to attract the help defense and create the open space for his teammate. Can you imagine that the 6'0-6'4' tall PG, need to defense MAGIC, who is the skillful, smart player and ability on passing. And on the court, his work is similar to swing man or the SF/PF.

I think that MAGIC is not the best PG, as he is NOT a PG.

[Noah97]

So who was that guy on the right coach?

[rockfan96channel]

@Noah97 chuck daly :D

[kileer7]

Good video Coach Nick, but shave your goatee for God's sake :)

[belajury]

I love using magic johnson in nba 2k12

[alwayzAngry]

whats with the pubes in and around your mouth..... lol

[Lockoutsucks]

coach,please shave lol!

[wikkywah3]

sick goatee man

[Rumpangul2]

Lose the beard, now.

[noonevincecarterfan]

Cool. breakdown. I know it's hard to compare the NBA back then to the NBA now, but if you can, do you think that the teams in general are better now than they were back then?

[Slamwoo93]

Thumbs up for the beard, and for the video too.

[Phatinium]

Good Breakdown Coach Nick...Though many people don't share your opinion including me somewhat...I understand your views on why you thought Magic was the best PG of all time.

[dimedropper1992]

Coach Nick got a beard going on, looking good Coach

[makuzer]

Wow this video is especially good and interesting ! Thx for sharing your basketball knowledge and these legendary nba games !

[inusek]

Good breakdown but its nothing about "Why Magic Johnson Was the Best PG Of All Time", you've shown barely any highlights of Magic's plays from this game! Awesome nuggets with young Daly and Riles though:)

[phasuul]

loving the beard coach nick!

[am88ification]

magic johnson 'IS' the best point guard of all time.

[KamalAkaBeLikeKobe]

Oscar. Oscar Robertson. I think you shoulda heard about him...

[am88ification]

you look like a rapist with the facial hair.

[getsase]

nice mustache

[solenick23]

You gotta shave that thing on your face asap Coach Nick. 

[rockfan96channel]

the guy next to billy cunnigham?

[bballbreakdown]

@rockfan96channel That's none other than Chuck Daly, future coach of the Pistons...

[rockfan96channel]

@bballbreakdown i could never tell, was he as good a player as he was a coach, also can you do breakdowns of the kobe/shaq lakers in the finals and see why they were dominant, and also can you breakdown kobes 81 game to see how toronto let him have the 2nd greatest performance in history?

keep up the good work :)

[procastoner8]

When you have these titles" why magic johnson was the best pg of all time " i WISH you can you prove that by putting several games of his career and possessions that made him the best.. its like saying kobe being the best ever by featuring his 81 point game.. that wont do it -.-

[pnewtonfarley]

now i know why video;s haven't been released in a few weeks...needed time to grow at mo

[TitoYuca]

good vid and analysis, but it didnt explain why magic was the best PG of all-time.

[NoName1325]

Coach Nick who had the best team of all time? What I mean is what team's year was the best and could beat any other team from anytime?

[TheAngryDipper]

can u do comparisons between players like kobe and michael, kidd and nash, garnett and duncan etc in their primes

[blackwind92]

The skyhook needs to be brought back to the league. It'd still be unguardable.

[chitownkidd33]

I think any educated fan can say Kareem's games 1 through 5 and playing on a broken leg(in game 5) was more MVP worthy than Magic's 1 incredible game. He did not deserve this Finals MVP.

[jdbrad07]

Coach can you teach my face how to grow a beard lol

[NewMoney527]

can u make a vid talking about the okc thunder and there smart draft pick since 2007

[TheDantan194]

Coach Nick working the Latino Gang member look --- Sent From bballbreakdown's AppRats (Facebook App)!

[lbj6mj23]

hey coach can you break down hakeems game favorite player ever?:)

[HJAnglez]

Great breakdown Nick. Keep up the good work and this channel will blow up.

[tommychow2]

vids pleasee! ty

[SquishyCandyftw]

Pat Riley is so awesome, too bad he stopped coaching.

Great vid

[AznRice24]

Shave brutha 

[davidhasvans]

"was" the best PG or "is" the best pg?

I'm confused.

[tupark82]

why does the title say Magic is the best pg of all time? while it's hard to argue that notion, i'm not sure how this video demonstrates it(7 assists) other than saying he was just incredibly versatile in what position he could play. just saying. loved the breakdown as always. have u broken down any MJ games yet??

[monsterdmx06]

Well, cool breakdown. But the title is really badly chosen. Of course Magic was the best, but I don't really see any evidence in your video

[TheAoaf]

Hes even the gayest player of all time.

[jackkun56]

Noticed the title says "was" and not "is." Is there a player better today?

[jarrenskater]

wasent that chuck daly

[chriss790]

Lol Coach, if you want to keep that beard you have to grow your hair. At least IMO

[yeon723]

Hey Coach, do you think the sixers mentally broke themselves down in thinking they were gonna win cause Lakers didn't have kareem causing them to not play as well?

[Tasermanron]

nice beard

[T0mmyPL]

6:50 is that Chuck Daly ?

[517wiiface]

Excellent breakdown! and I like the beard!

[pnyby28]

one of first? lets go 1980's lakers!

[ishowyouapple]

2nd

[Darkdoraemon]

first