‘You gotta be box office’ — Magic Johnson defines NBA superstardom with examples like Larry Bird, Shaquille O’Neal, and Charles Barkley
Magic Johnson outlined his criteria for NBA superstardom, emphasizing the ability to draw crowds on the road and lead teams to championships. He highlighted legends like Bird, Shaq, and Barkley as examples. Johnson also pointed to Gilgeous-Alexander and Haliburton as current players meeting his standards, while reminding Doncic of the expectations that come with potentially joining the Lakers.
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