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Michael Jordan‘s word on basketball is taken by many as gospel, despite his largely unsuccessful time as a general manager of the Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats.

However, few know the intricacies of on-court brilliance quite like Air Jordan, and he has caused a stir in the week with his assertion that Magic Johnson was a better player than Steph Curry.

Curry, who has pioneered an era of unrivalled success for the Golden State Warriors since being drafted by the team in 2009, made headlines recently when he confirmed himself to be the best point guard to ever play basketball.

It came during an appearance of Gilbert Arenas’ podcast, and in truth the Warriors icon was put on the spot a little bit.

When asked whether Curry was the best to ever play the point guard position in NBA history, his answer was sheepish at best.

“Yes,” he answered awkwardly on ‘Gil’s Arena’.

“It’s me and Magic Johnson. Is that the conversation? Obviously, I have to answer that way.”

Michael Jordan was not having it

Magic Johnson remains one of the most recognizable figures in basketball history, renowned for his talismanic performances on the court for the Los Angeles Lakers, as well as his tireless work in raising HIV awareness in the United States.

However, it came as no surprise that this hypothetical battle between Curry and Johnson was picked up by Stephen A. Smith and ESPN’s First-Take, who continued to present varying perspectives.

What was a rather engaging segment to begin with soon turned into blockbuster television as Smith read aloud a text he had received.

“Good morning, Sir. Although greatest of anything is always a debate, I beg to differ on the greatest point guard of all time, with what you said. Magic Johnson is easily the best point guard of all time. Steph Curry is very close, but not in front of Magic,” the text read.

“You must define ‘point guard’ to really have a serious debate. Steph Curry is by far the best shooter of all time – yes, his movement has created many shots for his teammates, he’s a career 43 percent three-point shooter.

“But Magic Johnson invented the triple-double. Not true invented, but makes it more noticeable in terms of the impact on the game. It’s a point guard stat, to be honest. Magic was the best. We can go on, but I don’t want to take up too much of your time. I know you get the point. By the way – Magic has five NBA championships.”

This text was from none other than Michael Jordan.

“He asked me to read it on the air,” Smith admitted.