Stephen Curry's key trait overlooked by “mentor” Magic Johnson makes him the “best” point guard, says Baron Davis

Last year, Magic Johnson made it clear who the greatest point guard in league history was. “If he has 5+ championships, 3+ Finals MVPs, 3 league MVPs, and the #1 all time assists in the Finals, then he's the greatest… but last time I checked, he wasn't the case.” The Lakers legend made it clear that Stephen Curry needs a few more accolades to be named the No. 1 point guard. But his “mentee,” who also has a connection to the Warriors, had a different opinion.

“So when you look at Steph Curry, Steph Curry already has an advantage because he's the best point guard there is.” Baron Davis spoke to former player Iman Shumpert on a podcast and explained his reasoning. “Do you have to go through the history of these point guards and say which point guard came across half the court and you had to pick him up immediately?”

When discussing the settlement, Shumpert said: “No, but there were a lot of point guards to support. Because you couldn't, because you can't completely let him down.And Davis made it clear why he crowned Chef Curry Best Chef, even ahead of Magic Johnson. “But he can also get to the bucket.”

The former Warriors star placed Curry ahead of Magic due to better potency. However, that is Golden boy still has a long way to go to match Johnson's accolades. So far he has won 4 championships and 1 Finals MVP, but has never led the league in assists.

However, the decision might not be easy, after all, Davis referred to the Lakers legend as his “mentor.”

The 2x All-Star grew up in South Central Los Angeles and was heavily influenced by Magic Johnson. “When I was in high school and got the chance to play in the pros one summer, Magic came up to me and said he wanted me to go to UCLA. He inspired me a lot and this meeting motivated me a lot.”

As a former point guard, Davis certainly knows a thing or two about the position. And despite his close connection to Magic Johnson, he chose Stephen Curry. And the debate is not over yet.

The former president chose Curry and compared Magic Johnson to a Lakers superstar

“I want a bit of shooting and a bit of flair. I’m going to bring my friend Steph Curry in because we’re in the three-point era and he’s the best shooter of all time, bar none.” Recently, Barack Obama picked his “Starting 5” and chose the Warriors superstar as his PG. But he didn't forget Magic Johnson's contribution, but they weren't enough for a place.

The former POTUS chose LeBron James as his “point forward“, because of his playing skills like Magic Johnson. “He would basically do some of what he did recently in the Olympics, and that's a pretty good approximation of what Magic Johnson could do.” But not everyone is for Stephen Curry, which includes a former Pacers legend.

““Magic changed the game of basketball.” Richard Jefferson specified that Johnson was not only a star player, but also the driving force of the Lakers' famous “Showtime” era. Not to be forgotten, Magic Johnson is still the youngest and only rookie in the league to win the Finals MVP award. But just like the GOAT debate between Bron and Michael Jordan, this conversation seems to be stuck in an endless loop.