Tag: Magic Johnson

Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson & Jerry West Featured In Opening Video For 2026 NBA Finals

The 2026 NBA Finals are officially here as Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs will host Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks for Game 1 on Wednesday night. The NBA Finals always comes with some extra pageantry, and…

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...

Magic Johnson Shares Thoughts On NBA Finals Between Knicks And Spurs

The entire basketball world is greatly anticipating the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks are in the Finals for the first time since 1999 and have the entire city behind them after…

Magic Johnson Congratulates Victor Wembanyama On Winning Award Named After Lakers Legend

The NBA Finals are set, as Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs -- in his first playoff run -- will face Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in a 1999 rematch. Wembanyama led the Spurs past the defending…

DeMar DeRozan Plays ‘Start, Bench, Cut’ With Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson & LeBron James

An interesting conversation surrounding LeBron James is about where he stands amongst Los Angeles Lakers greats like Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson. James signed with L.A. back in 2018 when the organization was seemingly in a free fall. He then…

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...

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...

Magic Johnson Sends Warning To Western Conference After Watching Thunder & Spurs

Monday night marked Game 1 of the highly-anticipated battle between the two best teams in the NBA, the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, in the Western Conference Finals. The Thunder eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers in four games…

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...