In the annals of NBA history, there are moments that define a player’s legacy and forever remain etched in the memories of fans. For Magic Johnson, one such moment came …
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46 Years Ago Today, Rookie Guard Magic Johnson Had To Play Center In The NBA Finals And Became A Legend
On May 16, 1980, Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard Magic Johnson filled in at center for the injured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in Game 6 of the 1980 NBA Finals. Magic was …
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On May 14, 1996, basketball fans witnessed the end of an era as Earvin “Magic” Johnson officially announced his retirement from the NBA – for the second time. After a …
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Forty-six years ago today, Julius Erving briefly turned the NBA Finals into a magic show. On May 11, 1980, in Game 4 between the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers, …
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James Worthy Makes Bold Luka Dončić Claim: ‘More Consistent And Dominant Than Kobe And Kareem’
James Worthy made it clear that, in his view, Luka Dončić is already entering a different kind of Lakers conversation. The Hall of Famer said the franchise has always had …
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Dwight Howard Likens Victor Wembanyama To Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Kevin Garnett
Victor Wembanyama continues to wow fans and basketball pundits alike. He’s the kind of once-in-a-generation talent the league hasn’t quite figured out how to describe yet. And like all players …
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46 Years Ago Today, Larry Bird Made The First Ever Three In An NBA All-Star Game
The three-point line in the NBA is one of the most defining aspects of the sport and has changed the way the game is played more than expected, when it …
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30 Years Ago Michael Jordan And Magic Johnson Played Against Each Other For The First Time Since The 1991 NBA Finals
30 years ago today, on February 2, 1996, basketball fans were treated to a memorable showdown between the Chicago Bulls and the LA Lakers. This game was particularly special as …
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30 Years Ago Today, Magic Johnson Returned And The Forum Felt Young Again
On January 30, 1996, 30 years ago today, the Los Angeles Lakers walked back into their own history at the Great Western Forum. Earvin “Magic” Johnson, who had not appeared …
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Mark Jackson has played for enough basketball royalty to make any “best coach I ever had” conversation tricky. He entered the NBA in 1987, stuck around for 17 seasons, and …
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