The 1980 NBA Finals remain one of the most iconic chapters in basketball history, not just because of how a storied franchise ignited its reign, but because it also marked the arrival of one of the ...
During the 1980s and `90s there was the NBA All-Star Game and the offseason All-Star Game. Back then, Hall of Famer Magic Johnson hosted his annual "Midsummer Night's Magic" at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion.
On May 16, 1980, Magic Johnson filled in for an injured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar at center. He put up 42 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists in a Finals-Clinching win over PHI.
When Los Angeles Lakers star center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar could not play in Game 6 of the championship series in 1980 due to an injury, rookie point guard Earvin “Magic” Johnson played center, guard and ...
Magic Johnson remains the all-time leader in NBA playoff triple-doubles with 30, a milestone achieved through versatility and big-game performances, including eight in the Finals. His legendary Game 6 ...
Basketball legend Magic Johnson is set to speak at Stillman College's commencement. Learn more about his life and career.
NBA legend Reggie Miller has voiced that Magic Johnson is often overlooked in conversations about the greatest players of all ...