Johnson: Jordan is the best first choice in history James & Tiangou & Russell follows

September 2: Today, NBA legend "Magic" Johnson talked about who is the best in history (GOAT) during a fan interaction event at the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. He chose Michael Jordan.

"I have to say Michael," Johnson said. "We have never seen anyone play like Michael. He is not only talented, but also very smart. Of course, there are two Lakers players who are also very good after him, that is LeBron James and Jabbar."

"But besides Michael, you have to consider Bill Russell, because he has 11 championship rings, which is undeniable," Johnson added. "When a person wins so many championship rings, he has to be included in the GOAT discussion. There is no doubt. Nowadays, people are often talking about Michael and LeBron, which is understandable."

"I still remember the shot Michael was on us in the 1991 Finals. He took the ball with his right hand and his tongue stretched out, and we all went to block... He saw us pounce, and then moved the ball from his right hand to his left, and then hit the ball into the basket. This is still the greatest goal I have ever seen. Some comrades are too young and should go to the video website to see this clip." Johnson said.

Johnson mentioned the key goal Jordan scored in the second game against the Lakers in the 1991 NBA Finals. In the end, Jordan led the Bulls to a 4-1 victory over Johnson's Lakers to win their first NBA championship. This also marked the beginning of the Bulls Dynasty, which won two three consecutive championships in the 1990s. Jordan won 6 championships, 6 Finals MVPs, 5 regular season MVPs, 1 best defensive player and 10 scoring champions in his career.

James has won 4 championships, 4 Finals MVPs, 4 regular season MVPs, 1 scoring champion and 1 assist champion in his career, and surpassed Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time scoring champion in February this year. As a former teammate of Johnson, Jabbar has won 6 championships, 2 Finals MVPs, 6 regular season MVPs and 2 scoring champions in his brilliant career.