Matchup: Chris Paul vs. Magic Johnson
Breakdown: Paul just finished his second season as a first-team defensive player. He would make up a lot of what he lacks in size against Magic with his ability to guard on the perimeter.
Both players are magnificent with the ball in their hands, and can score at will when their team needs it.
It's hard to count Paul's lack of postseason success against him considering his past supporting casts.
However, he is entering his eighth year, and if he's the best point guard in the NBA; he should have more playoff experience and success on his resume.
Magic, meanwhile, is a three-time NBA Finals MVP and has a stunning postseason record. Magic averaged 11.2 assists per game for his career, but 12.5 per game in the playoffs.
Both of those stats are NBA records.
At 6'9", Magic's height advantage would be too much for Paul to overcome despite his exceptional on-ball defense.
Paul still has time to prove himself as an NBA champion, but at this point in his career, he hasn't shown enough to prove he could stack up against Magic..
Russell Westbrook's athleticism would be the only hope the 2012 team would have at the point guard position to take on Magic.
Even then, Westbrook is too inexperienced, and Magic would manage to pick him apart, too.
Advantage: Dream Team
