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Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Was Dead Wrong About This NBA Player
June 23, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson introduces newly drafted player Lonzo Ball to media at Toyota Sports Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Was Dead Wrong About This NBA Player

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI  |  By Ben Stinar  |  Last updated Feb 18, 2025 11:33 PM ET

Michael Carter-Williams got off to a solid start to his NBA career when he won the 2013 Rookie of The Year Award as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers.

That season, the former Syracuse star averaged 16.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 1.9 steals per contest while shooting 40.5% from the field.

Following his strong start, there was a lot of hope that he could develop into an All-Star player.

During the middle of the 2015 season, Carter-Williams was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks (who were coached by Jason Kidd).

At the time of the trade, Basketball Hall of Famer (and Los Angeles Lakers legend) Magic Johnson sent out a strong post.

The post had over 2,000 likes.

Johnson wrote (on February 19, 2015): "The Bucks just acquired the next Jason Kidd in Michael Carter-Williams."


This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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