Magic Johnson Compares Aaron Rodgers To Larry Bird
By: Evan Jankens
@kingofthekc
When an NBA legend talks you usually listen.
Michigan State's own Magic Johnson took time out of his day to pay the Green Bay Packers' QB Aaron Rodgers the ultimate compliment — comparing him to one of the best NBA players of all-time.
Watching Packers QB Aaron Rodgers lead his team in the first half against the Eagles, I was trying to think of who he reminds me of.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) November 16, 2014
You could only imagine who Johnson was going to compare Rodgers to...and then he answered his own question: Larry Bird.
Aaron Rodgers reminds me of my good friend and rival Larry Bird. Aaron & Larry have similar qualities.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) November 16, 2014
Magic said they have some of the same qualities.
Both Aaron and Larry are great leaders, both are competitive & most importantly make their teammates better, all while making it look easy!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) November 16, 2014
He made some very good comparisons between Rodgers and Bird.
So the highest compliment I can give Aaron Rodgers, the best QB in the NFL, is to compare him to 3x NBA Champion Larry Bird!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) November 16, 2014
He did call Rodgers the best QB in the NFL.
After all is said and done, will the Green Bay Packers top the Lions in the NFC North?