Tag: Magic Johnson

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Starts At Center Vs. 76ers In Game 6 Of 1980 NBA Finals

After going back and forth through the first four games of the 1980 NBA Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers won...

Suns’ Kevin Durant Wins 2024-25 PBWA Magic Johnson Award

The Professional Basketball Writers Association named Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant as the winner of the 2024-25 Magic Johnson Award. The Magic Johnson Award honors the player that not only excels on the court but is cooperative and gracious with…

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Retires From NBA

On May 14, 1996, Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson announced his permanent retirement from the NBA...

Lakers News: Magic Johnson & Angel Reese Launch Financial Literacy Program

Magic Johnson carved out one of the most legendary NBA careers of all-time, capturing five titles with the Los Angeles Lakers during the 1980s while picking up several awards and accolades along the way. Johnson remains one of the most…

Magic Johnson Congratulates Timberwolves For Beating Lakers In 2025 NBA Playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers were riding high entering the 2025 NBA Playoffs, securing the third seed in a loaded Western Conference after acquiring Luka Doncic at the trade deadline. However, the Lakers drew the Minnesota Timberwolves who ended the 2024-25…

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar And Jamaal Wilkes Lead L.A. To Sweep Of Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s boasted some of the most talented, stacked rosters that the NBA has ever seen...

Lakers News: Magic Johnson Critical Of JJ Redick After Game 1 Loss To Timberwolves

After a good first quarte,r the Los Angeles Lakers were completely dominated in Game 1 of their first round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. JJ Redick's team was outhustled and outplayed as they fell by 22 points on their own…

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 Welcomes Sarah Ashlee Barker & Sania Feagin To Sparks

While the Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for the playoffs, the L.A. Sparks are preparing themselves for what they hope will be a bounce-back season. The latest step in that took place on Monday night as the WNBA held their…

Lakers News: Magic Johnson Gives Candace Parker Flowers Ahead Of Sparks Jersey Retirement

Los Angeles Sparks legend Candace Parker announced her retirement in 2024 after 16 seasons with 13 of those being with L.A. In totality, Parker was a two-time MVP, seven-time All-Star, 2013 All-Star MVP and three-time WNBA champion. She played in…