Tag: Magic Johnson

Magic Johnson Congratulates Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama On Winning Award Named After Lakers Legend

The future of the NBA appears to be bright as young superstars like Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs are emerging both on and off the court. Wembanyama is a true unicorn of a player given his size, skill,…

Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Houston Rockets Playoff History

For the second consecutive season, the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves with home-court advantage in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. This time, LeBron James finds himself face-to-face with one of his biggest rivals of his career, Kevin Durant,…

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Leads L.A. To 11th Straight Win As They Prepare For Championship Run

The 1987 Los Angeles Lakers had one goal and one goal only: to return to the NBA Finals and win the fourth championship...

Magic Johnson ‘Devastated’ By Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Injuries

The Los Angeles Lakers are without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves indefinitely. Doncic suffered a Grade 2 left hamstring strain last Thursday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Reaves a Grade 2 left oblique muscle strain on the same day.…

Adam Silver Would Welcome Magic Johnson’s Involvement In Las Vegas Ownership Group

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson is arguably more successful in his post-playing career than he was during his days in the NBA. Following basketball, Johnson became one of the best athletes-turned-investors as he's built an empire through various ventures…

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Makes Head Coaching Debut

Following the unexpected retirement of Magic Johnson, the 1990s were a stop-gap towards the next generation of...

Magic Johnson: Luka Doncic Is Most Unguardable Player In NBA

Over the Los Angeles Lakers' eight-game winning streak, Luka Doncic is averaging a ridiculous 40.9 points, 8.9 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 2.4 steals on 50.2% from the field and 42.2% from 3-point range. These are the types of returns L.A. envisioned…

Lakers News: Magic Johnson Congratulates LeBron James On Breaking NBA FG Record

Through nearly 23 years in the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has seemingly every accolade possible. However, another box remained unchecked as leading up to this week, he was second in field goals made behind another Lakers legend…

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Reaches 10,000 Career Assists

Widely regarded as the greatest point guard of all-time, Magic Johnson was the prime example of maximizing the...

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Lead L.A. To Sixth Straight Win In NBA Finals Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics had legendary battles in the 1980s, but during the early part of the decade...