Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson is widely regarded as one of the greatest point guards in NBA history, yet the Hall of Famer conceded Washington Wizards star Russell Westbrook has surpassed him in some aspects of the game.
Speaking with The Athletic's David Aldridge, Johnson said fans can sometimes fail to truly appreciate something like Westbrook's performance against the Indiana Pacers on May 3, when he finished with 14 points, 24 assists and 21 rebounds:
"People have played 13 years, 15 years, and never get 20 rebounds.