Tag: Magic Johnson

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Tallies 21 Points And 19 Assists In Blowout Win Over Suns

Coming off a second NBA championship under head coach Pat Riley, the Los Angeles Lakers began the 1985-86...

This Day In Lakers History: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Picks Up Injured Magic Johnson In Win Against Celtics

The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics have a rivalry that has been cultivated over decades, eventually becoming...

Lakers Video: Magic Johnson Serves As Grand Marshal Of Rose Parade

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson is not only one of the greatest basketball players in the history of the franchise, and basketball period, but he has also been a fixture of the Los Angeles community for many decades. As…

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Makes Buzzer Beater Against Celtics

In the 1980s, the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics always brought the best out of each other. Led by Magic...

Lakers Legend Magic Johnson ‘Encouraged’ With Michigan State’s Hiring Of Pat Fitzgerald

As the college football season draws to a close, several programs are in the process of making changes to their coaching staff. The Michigan State Spartans formally introduced Pat Fitzgerald as their new head coach on Tuesday, which came after…

Magic Johnson & Other Lakers React To Death Of Elden Campbell

The entire Los Angeles Lakers family was devastated to learn of the passing of former center Elden Campbell at the age of 57 years old. The cause of death is currently unknown, but Campbell was a beloved member of the…

This Day In Lakers History: Byron Scott’s 32 Points, Magic Johnson Triple-Double Navigate Blowout Over Jazz

On Dec. 2, 1988, the 10-3 Los Angeles Lakers prepared for a clash against the Utah Jazz. Coming off of back-to-back...

Magic Johnson Believes Dodgers Are Good For MLB Like Showtime Lakers Were For NBA

The entire city of Los Angeles has been in celebration mode since the Dodgers won their second consecutive World Series Championship. So many around the world were locked in to an epic Game 7 and Los Angeles Lakers legend and…

Lakers Video: Magic Johnson Happy To Win 18th Championship As Player & Owner With Dodgers Repeating

The Los Angeles Dodgers made an improbable comeback down 3-2 in the World Series as they won two straight away from Dodger Stadium against the Toronto Blue Jays to clinch their second straight championship. Dodgers partial owner and Los Angeles…

Lakers News: Magic Johnson To Serve As Grand Marshal In 137th Rose Parade

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses announced that Los Angeles Lakers legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson will serve as the Grand Marshal of the 2026 Rose Parade, which is set for Jan. 1. Sticking with tradition, Johnson will ride down Colorado Boulevard…