Magic Johnson Archives

Reliving the Top 5 Iconic Playoff Moments in Los Angeles Lakers History

The Los Angeles Lakers, with a history of over seven decades, have…

This Day In Lakers History: NBA Finals Wins Over Celtics; Magic Johnson Makes Baby Sky Hook

Considered one of the greatest rivalries in sports, the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers dominated the NBA…

Lakers News: Magic Johnson Explains How His Leadership Style Is Similar To Heat’s Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler has led the Miami Heat on a postseason run that no one thought was possible when the regular season ended…

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…

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…

Lakers New: LeBron James, Magic Johnson & Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Offer Condolences After Death Of NFL Legend Jim Brown

The entire sports world was saddened by the loss of legendary Cleveland Browns running back Jim Brown on Friday…

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…

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Dishes Out 21 Assists In Win Over Trail Blazers In Game 1 Of 1991 Western Conference Finals

By dispatching the Golden State Warriors in five games in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles…