Johnson was born in Lansing, Michigan, on August 14, 1959. He found a love for basketball at an early age, idolizing Boston Celtic legend Bill Russell. By the time he was in high school, he had become well known for his playing abilities. He was given the nickname "Magic" as a sophomore after a game where he scored 36 points and 18 rebounds.
Luka Dončić, Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James
Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Names Coach of the Year Pick as LeBron James-Luka Dončić Duo Raise Hope for 18th Franchise Title
Luka Dončić joins LeBron James, Magic Johnson and Jerry West as only Lakers to post 30 points and 15 assists in a game
LeBron James joined a club of one on Tuesday, while Luka Dončić joined a club of four. With 30 points and a Lakers career-high 15 assists, Luka Dončić became only the fourth player in Lakers history to post those totals in a single game in a 136-115 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Luka Dončić Joins an Exclusive Club With Featuring 3 Lakers Legends After Sensational 30-Point Eruption vs. Pelicans
"Tom Izzo should be Big Ten Coach of the Year, and JJ Reddick should definitely be considered for NBA Coach of the Year although JB Bickerstaff from the Pistons will likely win," Johnson shared.
After watching his former team come together around Luka Doncic, Magic Johnson revealed the importance of the Lakers' next four games.
Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson shares his newest championship ring after Team Liquid won the International 2024
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Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson has sparked debate across the NBA with a surprising pick for the league’s most exciting player—and it’s not Luka Doncic.
Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson has spoken out to reveal exactly what LeBron James must do to dethrone Michael Jordan as the NBA GOAT.
On Tuesday evening, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers beat ... and one person who sent out a post was Lakers legend (and Basketball Hall of Famer) Magic Johnson. His post had over 11,000 ...
Two historic franchises meet, ranked in the top two of their respective conferences for the first time in 40 years.
Doncic has played in 11 regular-season games against Boston, averaging 29.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game. While with the Dallas Mavericks, Doncic and the Celtics went head-to-head in the 2024 NBA Finals. Boston won in five games as Doncic averaged 29.2 points, 8.8 rebounds and 5.6 assists.
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