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On this date: Lakers set tone vs. Celtics in Game 1 of 1987 NBA Finals

The Lakers started the 1987 NBA Finals by running the Celtics out of The Forum and starting to prove their superiority.

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Wilt. Shaq. LeBron. Steph Curry? There's a New Definition of Dominance.

Thirteen years in, the Warriors legend is still forcing us to reconsider what an all-time great looks like.

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How Magic Johnson influenced LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and generations of NBA stars

Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, the Los Angeles Lakers legend, is considered one of the greatest players in NBA history whose style and combination revolutionised the sport

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Former NBA Star Offers Take on Steph Curry’s All-Time Ranking

Antoine Walker: “He might finish in the top 15 before his career is done.”

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FiveThirtyEight said Kevin Durant would’ve won Magic Johnson Western Conference Finals MVP award in 2012

Which Thunder players would've won WCF MVP if the award existed?

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On this date: Lakers draw first blood vs. Celtics in 1984 NBA Finals

In Magic Johnson and Larry Bird's first finals matchup, the Lakers took Game 1 behind an excellent performance by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

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Warriors’ Steph Curry wins inaugural Magic Johnson Western Conference finals MVP award

After averaging 23.8 points against the Mavs, Steph Curry was named the inaugural winner of the Magic Johnson Western Conference finals MVP award.

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ESPN Explains Why Magic Johnson Has Barely Appeared on the Network This Season

The Lakers legend has only appeared on ESPN once this entire NBA season.

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Kendrick Perkins ready to put Steph Curry over Magic Johnson in history

ESPN's Kendrick Perkins is ready to replace Magic Johnson with Steph Curry on the NBA Mount Rushmore.

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Doc Rivers reportedly thought about leaving Clippers to join Lakers

The Lakers are interested in hiring Doc Rivers to be their head coach, and reportedly, he wanted to join them a few years back.

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Magic Johnson talks 2021-22 season and bouncing back next year

Magic Johnson didn't hold back when it came to talking about the state of the Lakers.

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Darvin Ham the coach LeBron James wants?

The Lakers may be willing to take that leap of faith because Ham spent two years with the organization. His personality isn't easily forgotten. Ham brings a lot of energy to a gym. He's arguably the best fit for the locker room, with veterans like ...

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On this date: Magic Johnson wins first regular season NBA MVP

On May 19, 1987, Magic Johnson finally took home the NBA MVP award, an award some felt was overdue.

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The NBA players with the best winning percentage ever

Take a look at the NBA players with the best winning percentages in league history: Kawhi Leonard, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird...

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On this date: Magic Johnson leads to upset over Trail Blazers

In 1991, Magic Johnson was determined to get the Lakers back to the NBA Finals, and it showed versus Portland in the West finals.

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On this date: Michael Cooper hits game-winning shot versus Jazz

Michael Cooper was a pivotal role player for the Showtime Lakers, and in 1988, he came through in the clutch against a tough Jazz squad.

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On this date: Rookie Magic Johnson carries Lakers to NBA title

In Game 6 of the 1980 NBA Finals, rookie Earvin Johnson had a performance that was, well, magical.

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Lakers owner Jeanie Buss still relies on Magic Johnson for advice

Magic Johnson is one of several people within the Lakers' family owner Jeanie Buss has admitted to consulting.

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On this date: Showtime Lakers sweep their way to the NBA Finals

The 1982 Lakers reached the NBA Finals unscathed after sweeping George Gervin and the Spurs thanks to some strong individual performances.

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Magic Johnson Critical of James Harden After 76ers Loss

The five-time NBA champion says the Philadelphia star has to be better in performances with the season on the line.

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Magic Johnson congratulated Nikola Jokic on his MVP trophy after the 76ers were eliminated from the playoffs and it was so petty

Did Magic Johnson do this on purpose?

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Celtics legend Larry Bird reacts to news of new East finals MVP trophy being named for him

The Hick From French Lick HAD to take a shot at Magic Johnson here.

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Larry Bird Reacts to ECF MVP Trophy Named In His Honor

The Basketball Hall of Famer and Celtics legend learned the news from NBA Deputy Commissioner and COO Mark Tatum.

Los Angeles Times

Bill Plaschke: Jeanie Buss says she isn't happy, vows 'I've got to make it better'

Jeanie Buss isn't happy.

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Former NBA, Michigan State star Adreian Payne shot, killed

Former Michigan State basketball standout and NBA player Adreian Payne has died in a shooting

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