Los Angeles Lakers legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson has been pretty active on Twitter throughout the entire 2020 playoffs. Who can blame him? His old team is finally pegged to return to its lost glory and win a title for the first time in 10 years.
Magic understandably went into overdrive on Sunday, as the Lakers fulfilled those expectations and were crowned the 2020 NBA champions by defeating the Miami Heat in Game 6, 106-93. The Hall of Fame point guard certainly couldn't hide his excitement as he wrote several congratulatory tweets for the entire organization.
He began by giving major props to Lakers superstar LeBron James, who delivered on his promise to give the city of LA another championship.
Laker Nation, LeBron James made good on his guarantee that he would take the @Lakers to the NBA Finals and bring a championship to Lakers fans all around the world. Mission accomplished @KingJames!!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) October 12, 2020
LeBron won his fourth NBA title and fourth Finals MVP after playing remarkable basketball against a gritty Heat team in six games. Magic acknowledged The King's greatness as well as his unparalleled consistency throughout the years. James recorded a triple-double of 28 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 dimes in the series-clincher.
Congratulations to LeBron James for winning the MVP of the NBA Finals! 👑 And for passing former Laker Derek Fisher for playing in the most NBA Finals games in history!! @KingJames
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) October 12, 2020
Johnson then directed his praises to the Lakers' next great big, Anthony Davis. Having played with another all-time great in Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the former Lakers executive knows how important it is to have a reliable big man in the team. AD dropped 19 points and 15 boards on Sunday.
Anthony Davis’s play all season long and through the playoffs is the reason the @Lakers won tonight!!!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) October 12, 2020
Magic Johnson also did not forget the Lakers' strong supporting cast, who this 17th banner possible.
The World Champion @Lakers role players played fantastic! Rondo had 19, KCP 17, and the hero of tonight was Alex Caruso, starting tonight in his first NBA Finals game. Caruso’s defense and energy helped lead us to victory.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) October 12, 2020
Lastly, he congratulated the team's coaching staff and executives. He gave credit to Lakers head coach Frank Vogel for steering the ship and making sure the Lakers live up to the lofty expectations they had at the beginning of the year.
Congratulations to Coach Frank Vogel and the entire coaching staff! They did one hell of a job all season long and ended with a NBA CHAMPIONSHIP!!! 🏆 🏆🏆🏆🏆
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) October 12, 2020
The 61-year-old basketball icon also didn't have ill feelings towards Lakers GM Rob Pelinka, after their misunderstanding as executives last year. Magic also paid homage to Lakers owner Jeannie Buss, claiming her old man would have been extremely proud of her accomplishments.
Give the Lakers GM Rob Pelinka a lot of credit for putting together an championship roster!!!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) October 12, 2020
I am so proud and happy for my sister, @Lakers owner @JeanieBuss, for winning an NBA Championship!! Your father is so proud of you! Dr. Buss won and now you can say you’ve won an NBA Championship!! 💜💛
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) October 12, 2020
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