Magic Johnson Archives

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…

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson & Others Pay Tribute To Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant On Third Anniversary Of Death

There is not a person who doesn’t remember where they were when they saw the tragic news of the passing of Los Angeles Lakers…

Lakers News: Magic Johnson Calls Victor Wembanyama ‘Best Player In The World’

When Magic Johnson joined the NBA after being the first overall pick by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1979…

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 Believes He Could’ve Gotten Kawhi Leonard In 2019 Free Agency

It was an offseason frenzy during the Summer of 2019. While the Los Angeles Lakers had just finished an underwhelming season;;;

Lakers News: Magic Johnson Congratulates Fellow Michigan State Alum Mat Ishbia On Purchase Of Suns

The NBA offseason was full of groundbreaking stories and drama, from the players all the way to the ownership level…

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…

Russell Westbrook Joins Magic Johnson As Only Lakers To Record Triple-Double Off Bench

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that Russell Westbrook joined Magic Johnson as the only player in franchise history to record…

Lakers News: LeBron James Reflects On Passing Magic Johnson For No. 6 On All-Time Assists List

LeBron James has his name all over the NBA record books as he seemingly moves up on an all-time list every single game…