Derek Fisher Compares LeBron James to Magic Johnson With Bold Late-Career Take

During Spectrum SportsNet coverage, plenty of people have been asking the same question lately: How much does LeBron James still have left? The Los Angeles Lakers entered their playoff opener with concerns around health and scoring support, but James did, in fact, shut down the noise. Against the Houston Rockets, the 41-year-old ran the game like a master conductor, reminding everyone that elite basketball IQ ages differently.

The Lakers grabbed a 107-98 Game 1 win, and James was at the center of everything. He posted 19 points on 60 percent shooting, added nine rebounds, handed out 13 assists, and picked off two steals. The biggest damage came early, when he piled up eight assists in the first quarter alone. With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves dealing with injury concerns, James controlled the pace, created easy looks, and kept the offense humming all night.

That performance led former Lakers guard Derek Fisher to drop a bold comparison. 

“We could say this is his Magic Johnson era right now. You can stixll win championships with a guy like him leading the charge.”