Magic was a very unique player standing slightly over 6'7" but he became the best point guard ever. We always here a player called the next Jordan but who do you think is the next Magic? Steve Smith and Penny Hardaway were both called the next Magic because of their size, skills and position but neither came close. Penny appeared on his way to becoming a hall of fame point guard before injuries ruined his career and Steve Smith just wasn't even close despite being a very good player. Scottie Pippen and Grant Hill were similar in some ways being 6'7" point forwards but overall very different players. Lamar Odom was also called the next Magic Johnson but despite being an NBA all star never reached that level and he is a very different player. Boris Diaw can remind me of a dirt poor man's Magic because he can play any position and he is a point forward but he is nowhere close to good enough to be in the dicussion. Now for the players who have the potential.
Lebron James A natural pass first player who plays his best when he runs the offense. I think he is similar to Magic in a few ways...he is 6'8", an excellent and flashy passer, a triple double threat, an unselfish player and a natural leader. If he chose to play in that style he might be the next Magic. He played as a point forward in the playoffs and averaged 25 ppg, 8 rpg and 8 apg.
Shaun Livingston A 6'6" point guard who can do anything. We will have to see if he can come back from that terrible injury but he has shown incredible potential.

What do you think?
Lebron James A natural pass first player who plays his best when he runs the offense. I think he is similar to Magic in a few ways...he is 6'8", an excellent and flashy passer, a triple double threat, an unselfish player and a natural leader. If he chose to play in that style he might be the next Magic. He played as a point forward in the playoffs and averaged 25 ppg, 8 rpg and 8 apg.
Shaun Livingston A 6'6" point guard who can do anything. We will have to see if he can come back from that terrible injury but he has shown incredible potential.

What do you think?
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