Before Sunday's game, Johnson had better stats in almost every category. And time may prove Stoudamire the better point guard. But thus far, Johnson's attitude is proving much more valuable to his current team than Stoudamire's. Johnson is not a superstar. But no team in the NBA starts five superstars.
Every team has some good players spread in among the great ones.
Johnson is a team player, and he's done what's required of him to complement the great players on his team. That's all he can do. And it may be enough to win him, and his teammates, championship rings. I was very impressed with the Stars in Game 7 of their series against Colorado. They came out ready to win, forced their kind of game, and, thankfully, did not force me to bite off any finger nails.