Magic Johnson compares Ben Simmons to LeBron James

Is college basketball sensation Ben Simmons the next LeBron James? Magic Johnson thinks so.

The former Lakers legend sent a few tweets on Tuesday lauding the LSU forward.

LSU's Ben Simmons is the best all around player I've seen since LeBron James came out of high school straight to the NBA!

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 6, 2016

Whatever team selects Ben Simmons, will be getting a player that will have an immediate impact on their squad!

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 6, 2016

Johnson is known for his hyperbole, but this still carries some weight.

Simmons is coming off a 36-point, 14-rebound game on Saturday at Vanderbilt. He’s up to 20.5 points, 13.1 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game in his freshman campaign.

With stats like that, he is approaching LeBron James-status.