With the 5th pick in this draft, I select Magic Johnson.
Reasoning: Easy choice here. Magic was top 3 on my big board. With career averages of 19.5 ppg, 7.2 rpg, and 11.2 apg, Magic boasts as one of the most, if not
the most, versatile players in the game. The ability to play any position 1 through 5 with the preference at the 1 gives the team an upper edge at the point guard slot. At a height of 6'9'', he can move over to the point forward role as well and under extreme conditions he can move over to the center position and allow the team to play small ball.
Awards:
5× NBA champion (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987–1988)
3× NBA Finals MVP (1980, 1982, 1987)
3× NBA Most Valuable Player (1987, 1989–1990)
12× NBA All-Star (1980, 1982–1992)
2× NBA All-Star Game MVP (1990, 1992)
9× All-NBA First Team (1983–1991)
All-NBA Second Team (1982)
NBA All-Rookie First Team (1980)
4× NBA assists leader (1983–1984), (1986–1987)
2× NBA steals leader (1981–1982)
NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team
NCAA champion (1979)
NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1979)
Los Angeles Lakers #32 retired