Showtime Lakers probably underestimated young Phoenix team.
During the 1980s and `90s there was the NBA All-Star Game and the offseason All-Star Game. Back then, Hall of Famer Magic Johnson hosted his annual "Midsummer Night's Magic" at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion.
"He's not indestructible" - Magic Johnson wasn't worried about the Lakers playing without Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1980-81 originally appeared on Basketball Network. The 1980-81 Los Angeles Lakers ...
On May 16, 1980, Magic Johnson filled in for an injured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar at center. He put up 42 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists in a Finals-Clinching win over PHI.
When Los Angeles Lakers star center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar could not play in Game 6 of the championship series in 1980 due to an injury, rookie point guard Earvin “Magic” Johnson played center, guard and ...
Magic Johnson’s legacy as one of the NBA’s greatest players is well-known, but his impact goes far beyond his days on the court. As a player with the Lakers, Magic snagged five NBA titles, dazzling ...
A look at the top 1981 Topps basketball cards, including Bird and Magic’s first solo cards and their latest market prices.