Tag: Magic Johnson

Lakers News: Magic Johnson Congratulates Thunder’s Alex Caruso For Returning To NBA Finals

The Conference Final round featured several former Los Angeles Lakers players, including Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso. Caruso and the Thunder managed to survive a grueling seven-game series against the Denver Nuggets the previous round, but then drew a…

This Day In Lakers History: By Beating Trail Blazers, Magic Johnson Sends L.A. To 1991 NBA Finals

The 1990-91 season put the Los Angeles Lakers in a tough spot as it was clear that the Showtime days were coming...

Lakers News: Magic Johnson Apologizes For Underestimating Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder sent a message in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, dominating the Minnesota Timberwolves from the beginning and never letting up as they punched their ticket to the NBA Finals. As the postseason began there…

Lakers News: Magic Johnson Congratulates Shai Gilgeous-Alexander On Winning Award Named After Him

The NBA recently introduced Conference Finals MVP awards with the Western Conference version being named after Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson. The 2025 recipient of the award was a very deserving one with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander…

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Records Triple-Double In Western Conference Finals-Clinching Win Over Suns

On May 25, 1984, the Los Angeles Lakers traveled to Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum for a potential elimination...

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson, Byron Scott Lead L.A. Past Jazz In Game 7 Of 2nd Round Playoff Series

In 1988 the Los Angeles Lakers were looking to get back to the NBA Finals and defend their championship. L.A. dominated...

Lakers News: Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Admired Magic Johnson Growing Up

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has the power to completely change the landscape of the NBA this summer as he is reportedly open to leaving the only franchise he's ever played for. The Bucks have largely struggled since capturing the…

Lakers News: Magic Johnson Congratulates Knicks & Celebrates Celtics’ Elimination

Magic Johnson may no longer be involved with the Los Angeles Lakers on the basketball side, but he's been keeping tabs on the 2025 NBA Playoffs that have delivered some of the best postseason games in recent memory. This year's…

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Named 1987 NBA MVP

On May 19, 1987, former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Magic Johnson was named MVP, winning the award for the...

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Dishes Out 21 Assists In Win Over Trail Blazers In Game 1 Of 1991 Western Conference Finals

By dispatching the Golden State Warriors in five games in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles...