Magic Johnson was a huge game changer, he is one of the best players to ever play. He had rivals like Larry Bird, Michael Jordon, Charles Barkley, Steve Kerr, etc. He has won 5 championships. and has won 3 MVP awards. He had one game where he played all 5 positions and got a triple double.
Larry Bird was Magic Johnsons #1 rival, they met in the finals almost every year. And have gone back and forth with championships after championships. Bird won the MVP 3 times in his career. He has won 3 championships, and has stayed with the Celtics with his whole Basketball career. He now owns the Indiana Pacers.
Almost everybody that I know say that MJ (Michael Jordon) is the Best basketball player alive. I agree, because he has made a huge impact on basketball. He was A huge scorer, he is 3rd in all time points scored with 32,292. He has made it to the finals 6 times and has won all 6 championships. He has also won 5 MVP's.