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- 1Spoelstra compares Giannis to Magic Johnson after preseason opener●Giannis draws Magic Johnson comparison from Erik Spoelstra after Heat's preseason opener https://www.nytimes.com/athleti
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra compared Giannis Antetokounmpo to Magic Johnson after the Heat's preseason opener against the Milwaukee Bucks, praising the Bucks star's playmaking and ability to control a game from the frontcourt. The comparison drew attention as a notable compliment from one of the NBA's most respected coaches heading into the new season.
- 2Spoelstra compares Giannis to Magic Johnson after Heat preseason opener●Giannis draws Magic Johnson comparison from Erik Spoelstra after Heat's preseason opener https://www. nytimes.com/athlet
Giannis Antetokounmpo featured in the Miami Heat's preseason opener, playing 14 minutes under coach Erik Spoelstra. That short stint was enough for Spoelstra to draw a comparison between Antetokounmpo and Lakers legend Magic Johnson, high praise for the Bucks star's blend of size and playmaking. The remarks are drawing attention as the NBA preseason gets underway.
- 3Magic Johnson explains Lakers' struggles in 1991 NBA Finals●"Michael is not the problem" - Magic Johnson explained why the Lakers struggled vs. the Bulls in the 1991 NBA Finals
Magic Johnson has revisited the Lakers' loss to the Chicago Bulls in the 1991 NBA Finals, arguing that Michael Jordan was not the reason Los Angeles struggled. Johnson says the real problems lay elsewhere, offering a fresh take on the series that marked the beginning of the Bulls' championship dynasty and the changing of the guard in the NBA.