Not LeBron James nor Kobe Bryant, but the Lakers legend Nikola Jokiç admires

The NBA Finals are having their Game 2 tonight, and Nikola Jokiç is trying to increase the lead in the series over the Miami Heat by having another outstanding performance tonight.

After Game 1, the Lakers Icon Shaquille O'Neal surrendered to the Joker's greatness, but the Nuggets star has another Lakers legend that modeled his game from and admired.

And for many, surprise, it is not LeBron James nor Kobe Bryant, but the showtime era legend Earvin Magic Johnson. Jokiç himself revealed this as he said:

"I didn't follow that much NBA because, in Serbia, the games are on at 3 and 4 a.m. When Youtube came out when I was 15, I watched Magic because of his passing, Hakeem because of his post moves, and Jordan because he is Jordan." Said Nikola.

Magic Johnson is often considered to be the best Guard in NBA history

While other players are considered the games GOAT, like Michael Jordan and LeBron James, Magic is often considered the most outstanding Guard or one of the greatest guards in NBA history.