Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Was Dead Wrong About This NBA Player
Michael Carter-Williams got off to a solid start to his NBA career when he won the 2013 Rookie of The Year Award as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers.
That season, the former Syracuse star averaged 16.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 1.9 steals per contest while shooting 40.5% from the field.
Michael Carter-Williams reportedly to be named Rookie of the Year. Only other 76ers player to win the award was Allen Iverson in 1996-97.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 3, 2014
Following his strong start, there was a lot of hope that he could develop into an All-Star player.
During the middle of the 2015 season, Carter-Williams was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks (who were coached by Jason Kidd).
At the time of the trade, Basketball Hall of Famer (and Los Angeles Lakers legend) Magic Johnson sent out a strong post.
The post had over 2,000 likes.
Johnson wrote (on February 19, 2015): "The Bucks just acquired the next Jason Kidd in Michael Carter-Williams."
The Bucks just acquired the next Jason Kidd in Michael Carter-Williams.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) February 20, 2015
