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Spoelstra compares Giannis to Magic Johnson after preseason opener

Original: Giannis draws Magic Johnson comparison from Erik Spoelstra after Heat's preseason opener https://www.nytimes.com/athleti

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra compared Giannis Antetokounmpo to Magic Johnson after his team's NBA preseason opener, praising the Milwaukee Bucks star's blend of size, playmaking and pace. The compliment quickly circulated among basketball fans, who debated whether the comparison is warranted and what it says about Antetokounmpo's standing among the game's all-time greats.

Why now: Spoelstra's high praise for one of the NBA's biggest stars in an otherwise routine preseason game gave fans a rare talking point.

Giannis AntetokounmpoErik SpoelstraMiami HeatMagic JohnsonMilwaukee Bucks

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• Giannis draws Magic Johnson comparison from Erik Spoelstra after Heat's preseason opener https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7657127/2026/10/03/giannis-magic-johnson-heat-spoelstra/ # Sports # Basketball # NBA · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 2

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