That may be true...or not. Maybe Magic isn't the player in SSBA that he was in the NBA. And just maybe the same will apply to MJ & Bowie.
I didn't say Magic was the player he was in the NBA. I said he was a damned good player. Two very different things. 20/8/8 with A- defense is a good player.
player 1: SG 20 6'6'' 195 A- C+ B B+ C D
player 2: C 21 7'1'' 235 B- C- C B+ B+ C
Ignoring the names who honestly wouldn't consider trading player 1 for player 2...
I wouldn't.
Player one has one very SSBA-ready skill, inside scoring. He will be one of the top inside scoring guards in the league at his position. He will also be a solid defender at his position, and a + rebounder and ballhandler.
Player 2 doesn't have one part of the game he's good at. He's a jack of all trades, master of none. He's not a good scorer. He's not a good defender (centers, IMO, really need to be "great" defenders, moreso than guards). He's a good rebounder. Good rebounding, decent defense, and so-so offense doesn't do it for me.
Player 1: great inside scorer, good defender, good rebounder, very good ballhandler.
Player 2: Good rebounder, decent defender, mediocre offensive player.
It's not just ratings, but ratings respective to their positions.