Tag: Magic Johnson

Magic Johnson Wants UConn’s Dan Hurley To Be Next Lakers Coach

The Los Angeles Lakers' search for their next head coach took a big turn on Thursday when news came out that the team was targeting...

Corey Hansford

Lakers News: Magic Johnson Gives Thoughts On NBA Finals

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson has continued his interest in the team since hanging it up, going as far as taking...

Matthew Valento

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Sets NBA Finals Record With 21 Assists Against Celtics

The building blocks to the greatest rivalry in American sports was set during the 1980s when the Boston Celtics and...

Matthew Moreno

Byron Scott Believes 1987-88 Lakers Are Greatest NBA Team Of All-Time

The debate over the greatest NBA team of all-time is beginning to pick up steam recently...

Corey Hansford

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...

Ron Gutterman

Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar & Other Lakers Legends Pay Tribute To Bill Walton

The basketball world lost an absolute legend, icon and all-around amazing human being with the passing of Bill Walton on Monday...

Corey Hansford

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...

Matt Borelli

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...

Corey Hansford

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...

Matthew Moreno

Stephen Curry Wins 2023-24 PBWA Magic Johnson Award & Gets Congratulated By Lakers Legend

For the most part, the argument for the greatest point guard in the history of the NBA comes down to Los Angeles Lakers legend...

Corey Hansford