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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Jeff Teague Suggests Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Could Surpass Magic Or Steph With Another Ring
With the Oklahoma City Thunder looking almost untouchable this season, sitting at 24 wins and just one loss, it’s easy to see why another title run feels realistic, and Shai …
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34 years ago today, on November 7, 1991, the sports world was rocked by an announcement that would transcend basketball and resonate far beyond the courts. Earvin “Magic” Johnson, one …
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Rookie Guard Magic Johnson Had To Play Center In The NBA Finals And Became A Legend
Let’s throw it back to one of Magic Johnson”s most legendary performances. On May 16, 1980, Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard Magic Johnson filled in at center for the injured …
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33 Years Ago Today, The Dream Team Won Gold At The 1992 Barcelona Olympics
On August 8, 1992, the world witnessed a seismic shift in basketball history. For the first time, the United States Olympic Men’s Basketball Team featured active NBA players, and they …
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NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson recently took part in the viral “82-0 or Die” challenge, where participants build an all-time starting five using randomly assigned teams—with the goal of …
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Magic Johnson is widely considered one of the most competitive players in the history of the NBA. Throughout his illustrious career, he consistently pushed himself to be the best, both …
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Bronny James, the rookie guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, delivered a standout performance in last night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, showcasing his potential as a valuable piece in …
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Larry Johnson Names His All-Time Starting Five, Surprisingly Puts Big O At Small Forward
Naming an all-time starting five is one common scenario in the NBA community. It’s a conversation that will have people talking, and every now and then, it gets a little …
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A physical before the 1991–92 NBA season, revealed that Magic Johnson was HIV positive. In a press conference following the sudden diagnosis, Magic revealed that he would retire immediately. Despite his retirement, …
