Magic Johnson Disapproves of Lebron’s Decision; Shows Himself to be Out of Touch Too

Magic Johnson didn’t want to be outdone by Michael Jordan on the court – nor off. Following Jordan’s lead, he too decided to rip Lebron’s move to Miami. He stated that he would never have partnered with rivals to try and win a championship.

“We didn’t think about it cause that’s not what we were about…From college, I was trying to figure out how to beat Larry Bird.” Johnson stated. Really? That’s it? Just trying to beat Larry Bird? Well, that would explain why he may not have had as hard of a time walking away from basketball when Bird retired in 1992. Of course, Magic had contracted HIV and that was a more serious reason to retire but maybe it made it easier for him because Bird retired.

The problem is, is Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh rivals to Lebron James? One never gets that feeling. Magic and Bird squared off against one another in the 1979 NCAA Finals. In fact, Magic’s Michigan State team beat Bird’s Indiana State team for the championship. Forward it to their NBA years and both players appeared on rival NBA teams the LA Lakers and Boston Celtics. So, there was a rivalry in place that went back to college and one, in fact, that favored Magic as his Lakers won more championships than Bird’s Celtics.

Look, we already talked about this old-school-horn-blowing. Michael Jordan showed that he doesn’t understand it and of course, is overlooking the help he had with his championships. Magic Johnson may have been trying to figure out how to beat Larry Bird, but he didn’t do it alone. We already showed he has three hall of famers on his teams – as did Bird.

So, what can we take from yet another outburst by some  old has-been? They are competitive guys and are sipping too heavily from the kool-aid they brewed themselves. Sure, they are all great players but they played on great teams, too. Palm Beach Post writer Chris Perkins (following our lead here at MiamiHeatwave.com?) outlined this very principle going year by year with each championship team. If you look, the teams that have won it all and have consistently won (forming dynasties) have always had a core of at least 2-3 hall of famers.

Magic, you can see your Laker teams there as well as Bird’s. Oh, and Michael’s too. Thanks for making the point for us.

Again, Lebron if you are reading this, the hell with the old guys. I won’t even give Barkley a voice here (even though he is one of my favorite players) because he never won a title. This shows that for James winning is more important than winning on your own. It seems to me it takes a lot to look in the mirror and admit, if I want to win I have got to pay the ultimate price – I have to sacrifice my ego and admit I need help. James gets to do that and do it his way with friends Wade and Bosh. Hate on it all you want, but this team is a dynasty in the making and could be the best of them all.