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Rick Pitino Says Nick Calathes is a Better Passer Than Magic Johnson, Larry Bird

Rick Pitino says that former Florida player Nick Calathes is one of the all-time great passers in basketball.

In fact, Pitino believes he’s even better than Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Mo Cheeks and Isiah Thomas.

Check out his comments:

Coach @RealPitino : "I have coached against Magic, Bird, Cheeks, Isaiah Thomas. @Nick_Calathes15 is the best passer I have seen in my lifetime"pic.twitter.com/KoLpCCmXXp

— Eurohoops.net (@Eurohoopsnet) February 1, 2019