05-14-2005, 07:02 PM
Quote:How could it be argued that Oscar Robertson is the greatest all-around player if Magic Johnson was the greatest point guard in history and therefore Robertson isn't even the greatest at his own position?
Magic Johnson was IMO the best ever at running the floor, the primary job of a point guard.
I call Oscar Robertson (arguably) the greatest all-around player ever because nobody before or since did as many things on the court as well as he did. He was one of the best scorers ever from any position, averaging 25.7 points per game, seventh among retired players (Magic Johnson's 19.5 doesn't even crack the top-50). He averaged 10+ rebounds three times and 9+ twice, while Magic only once topped 9+. He was the only player ever to average a triple-double for a season, and in fact averaged a triple double over his first five seasons collectively. He was also one of the premier backcourt defenders during his era while Magic, while no slouch, was never quite seen as a top defender, certainly not on Robertson's level.
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