Michael Jordan doesn’t speak much about anything related to the NBA these days.
It’s rare that we’ll ever see him doing much of anything that isn’t golf, fishing or shooing away some kids. We especially don’t typically hear him talking to the media a ton these days. That’s extremely rare.
But apparently, when it comes to Magic Johnson and where he ranks among the best point guards, Jordan has some opinions. That’s the case according to Stephen A. Smith, at least.
Curry called himself the best point guard ever on a podcast with Gilbert Arenas earlier this week. And, of course, it ruffled some feathers online. That’s totally fair. It’s a close enough debate and Magic Johnson is one of the best NBA players ever. This is worthy of debate.
Naturally, Stephen A. chimed in on First Take the next day. Shockingly, he agreed with Curry. But Michael Jordan was absolutely not having it.
According to Smith, he got a text for Michael Jeffery Jordan at 5:54 a.m. Bright and early, this debate was on MJ’s mind. Here’s what he had to say.
Stephen A. Smith says Michael Jordan texted him to tell him that Magic Johnson is greater than Steph Curry pic.twitter.com/y6Rg1fCDZD
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) August 23, 2023
” Good morning, sir. Although greatest of anything is always a debate, I beg to differ on greatest point guard of all time with what you said. Magic Johnson is easily the best point guard of all-time. Steph Curry is very close, but not in front of Magic.”
That’s a wild text to get at 5:54 in the morning. But Mike was serious, man.
He started breaking it down talking about how Curry may be the best shooter ever, but he also said Johnson “invented” the triple-double. He immediately took that back, because obviously, Magic didn’t invent the triple-double. But he continued to talk about Magic’s impact as a passer and how that puts him ahead of Curry.
No matter which way you lean, Jordan made some pretty solid points here. Why he had to make those points so early in the morning, I have no idea. But the points were solid, nonetheless.
Of course, this didn’t settle the debate on the internet. Even after hearing this coming from Jordan, folks still had plenty to say about the debate.
Agreed w/MJs take. Like how he recognizes how Steph’s movement, spacing creates for others. I have a take on Steph’s comments that might seem strange but hear me out. https://t.co/YOuOsx4l0I
— Jannelle Moore (@Jannelle12) August 23, 2023
Mike is absolutely spot on. Magic Johnson remains the best PG of all time, Curry is not even close. https://t.co/AX1sVdYIKs
— SLO HOOPS FAN 🇸🇮 (@SloHoopsFan) August 23, 2023
What Michael Jordan said to Stephen A Smith via text 😆 https://t.co/eInTOeVC4m pic.twitter.com/ft36CBwyvO
— Brandon (@clickthatfollow) August 23, 2023
Steph Curry is a hell of a point guard, one of the all-time greats. But the great is Magic Johnson. If you ever watched him and see what he accomplished at his size in his era, Magic was different and truly changed the game. But I get it, y’all always want to start the debates. https://t.co/2iU8AWHNPx
— Kelsey Nicole Nelson (KNN) (@therealknelson) August 23, 2023
Bruh get outta here Mike lmaoooo https://t.co/9ABH947D76
— AJ King (@allday_ajking) August 23, 2023
Weird thing about the Magic Johnson was the first PG to rack up triple doubles stuff is it's just Oscar Robertson erasure. (It's not necessarily related to this debate, but a lot of the all-around talent stuff about Magic was true about Oscar first) https://t.co/mMiyP1W7hr
— Marc Delucchi (@maddelucchi) August 23, 2023
MJ knows ball https://t.co/r5YgwpsbbL
— Domo (@Domo8186) August 23, 2023
love you MJ but you're wrong.
Just because you don't play the position in a traditional way doesn't mean your production doesn't give the same/ better result.
This is like saying Patrick Mahomes isn't one of the best QBs ever because he doesnt maneuver ONLY in the pocket. https://t.co/SEVzd3Yl2m
— 𝐋• (@clarkkent415) August 23, 2023
More than anything, though, this tweet perfectly sums it up.
It’s really all about preference between those two..I just can’t believe Michael Jordan texted this man all this at 5:54 AM. Lmao https://t.co/6Zk8dGGIy5
— Hub (@KenHeLive) August 23, 2023
MJ, man. What are you doing? Get some sleep, dude.
