"The best performance ever in an NBA Finals game"- Julius Erving recalls seeing the birth of Magic Johnson's legend during Game 6 of the 1980 Finals

The 1980 NBA Finals remain one of the most iconic chapters in basketball history, not just because of how a storied franchise ...

VJ Edgecombe Ties Magic Johnson’s 46-Year-Old Record, Catches Jaylen Brown’s Attention in 76ers' Game 2 Win

For 46 years, Magic Johnson stood as the gold standard of a rookie player. Though he didn’t claim the definitive Rookie of ...
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Magic Johnson fits the theme of ‘teamwork,’ adds to his legacy as grand marshal of Rose Parade

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 ...
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Lakers jersey history No. 32 — Magic Johnson

A look at Magic Johnson's legendary career with the Lakers.