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Magic Johnson
Magic Johnson, where do we start? The guy’s smile was almost as dazzling as his playmaking. He didn’t just pass the ball; he turned assists into an optical illusion. And battling Kareem and Bird? Magic made the '80s the golden era of hoops debates. Plus, his name's Magic—like, was there ever more perfect branding in sports history?
Magic Johnson's Rankings
Basketball Players
Rank: #9 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 35.2%
Streak: ❄️ 3-match losing streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- Magic Johnson vs Stephen Curry - Wins 73.1% of battles
- Magic Johnson vs Shaquille O'Neal - Wins 70.0% of battles
- Magic Johnson vs Wilt Chamberlain - Wins 60.0% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- Magic Johnson vs Michael Jordan - Loses 88.1% of battles
- Magic Johnson vs Larry Bird - Loses 78.6% of battles
- Magic Johnson vs Kobe Bryant - Loses 73.7% of battles