How Do You Play Point Guard Like Magic Johnson?
If you are looking for a player to pattern your game after look no further than Earvin “Magic” Johnson. Not only was he a completely unique player, but he is credited with saving the NBA when he and Larry Bird entered the league in 1981. Magic was far bigger than any other point guard had been and had an amazing feel for the game for a player his size. It is unlikely you can enjoy the same size advantage that Magic had, but you can still pattern your game after him and try to play like Magic. Push the pace. Magic played for a team that was labeled as “Showtime” because of the entertaining up and down style of play that he brought to the table. The fact that he played in Los Angeles contributed to the Showtime nick name as well. If you want to play like Magic, you have to play fast paced basketball. Get the ball to the open man, even if you have to get him open yourself. Magic made great decisions in a blink of an eye when he was running the fast break. He always gave the ball to the pl
