Tag: Magic Johnson

Lakers Release ‘Iconic Los Angeles’ Short Film Prior To NBA All-Star Weekend

The basketball world will soon be descending on the city of Los Angeles as the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend will be taking place in the city. While technically the L.A. Clippers are the host team, with most All-Star events taking…

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Comes Out Of Retirement To Win 1992 All-Star Game MVP

When it comes down to the NBA All-Star Game, one has always stood out head and shoulders above the rest as the...

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Comes Out Of Retirement

The Los Angeles Lakers franchise had never been the same since Magic Johnson announced his official retirement...

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...