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Magic Johnson will forever be one of the greatest players in NBA history. His place in league lore will always be celebrated and respected. The same, however, couldn’t be said when it comes to Magic’s social media presence. Case in point: His recent Twitter post showing him hanging out with Brooklyn Nets star James Harden […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson thinks LeBron James doesn’t have much time left to win another title in LA. After all, father time is quickly catching up to the 36-year-old star. In an appearance pm ESPN Radio’s Keyshawn, JWill and Zubin, Johnson got extra honest and shared his belief LeBron has “two hard years” […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson couldn’t be more excited for Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks after the franchise officially hired Jason Kidd as head coach. For Johnson, the hiring instantly elevates the Mavs to championship contender for the years to come. He also compared the Kidd-Doncic partnership to the Nate McMillan-Trae Young duo […]

Magic Johnson is back on a super-yacht in Greece. Summer has officially started. On Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers legend posted a characteristically goofy yet luxurious video showing the 61-year old lifting weights while on a nifty-looking boat in the Greek Islands: I’m officially on vacation and still working out 😁 pic.twitter.com/6ZeLf4ACdx — Earvin Magic […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are never out of the headlines. Take a bow, Alex Caruso. But recently, Lakers legend Magic Johnson gave suggestions for his beloved team after a premature exit in the NBA Playoffs. Quite predictably, Magic singled out LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The two All-Stars are the cornerstones of the squad and […]

Well, that didn’t take long. It’s just been a few weeks since the Los Angeles Lakers fell to Phoenix Suns in a truly disappointing first-round exit and already, the great Magic Johnson has come out with his not-at-all subtle recruitment pitch for Suns superstar point guard Chris Paul. In a recent appearance on ESPN LA […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has made it known that he’s far from done. While he showed signs of breaking down after another injury-riddled season, LeBron implied he’ll be back with a vengeance. Lakers great Magic Johnson, however, doesn’t necessarily agree. For him, LBJ is already on his last legs and his reign will […]

Magic Johnson is not exactly a personality that you would associate with the New York Knicks. Nevertheless, it is clear that the Los Angeles Lakers legend is extremely high on the Knicks as one of the brightest young teams in the NBA today. In the mind of the great Magic Johnson, he firmly believes that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading to Netflix. According to Deadline, Netflix has greenlit 10 episodes of a new workplace-comedy series based on the storied NBA franchise. The show will be developed by Mindy Kaling and Elaine Ko, and produced in tandem with Lakers governor Jeanie Buss and Warner Bros TV. Here’s how Deadline described […]

Hall of Famer Magic Johnson is one of the most famous basketball players to ever play in the NBA. From winning five NBA titles to making 12 All-Star teams, his career was nothing short of amazing. Magic has had his wife Cookie along for the ride. In this post, we’re taking a look at Magic […]

Los Angeles Lakers great Magic Johnson is in awe of the Atlanta Hawks’ incredible comeback in Game 5 of their series against the Philadelphia 76ers, and he knows exactly how they pulled it off. After witnessing how the Hawks’ erased a 22-point halftime deficit to win 109-106, Johnson praised Nate McMillan for guiding his team […]

The Atlanta Hawks were down 22 points at the half of Game 5 against the Philadelphia 76ers. Just like Game 4, however, Trae Young and Co. showed their mental resilience to come back for the win against Joel Embiid and his Philly squad. Sure enough, the whole NBA world was in shock by what just […]

There’s no debating that NBA debates won’t end. A recent remark by a former MVP candidate might raise some eyebrows after he declared Stephen Curry as the best point guard in NBA history. He chose Curry over Magic Johnson, who’s widely recognized as the GOAT PG. The Golden State Warriors sharpshooter was also picked over […]

Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young put himself in the history books on Monday after an impressive Game 4 performance against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 22-year-old led the way for his team and dropped 25 points and tied his career-high of 18 assists to help Atlanta even the series at 2-2. According to ESPN Stats & […]

When talking about the greatest point guards of all time, the first names that come to mind are Magic Johnson and Stephen Curry. After all, they have revolutionized the position in their own ways. However, if you’re going to ask Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone now, that honor should be given to Phoenix Suns […]

Donovan Mitchell has without a doubt been one of the biggest stars of this year’s playoffs. He’s been nothing short of amazing for the Utah Jazz, which is why it comes to no surprise that the All-Star guard has received all sorts of praise from pretty much everywhere and anywhere. If you ask Los Angeles […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson sent a message to the franchise’s General Manager Rob Pelinka after their early playoff ouster. But this isn’t just a team’s icon venting frustration, as these two have a history. Magic called out the underperformance of several Lakers on the roster, one constructed specifically by Pelinka himself. LA was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Phoenix Suns to end their season on Thursday night, marking the first-ever first-round exit for LeBron James in his legendary career. On Friday, NBA and Lakers legend Magic Johnson let everybody know his true feelings regarding the season with some tweets. Magic then went on the radio and […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend and former Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson was befuddled by L.A.’s game plan in Thursday’s series-ending loss to the Phoenix Suns. Johnson highlighted three things he perceived as flaws in the Lakers’ game plan in Game 6. Magic said L.A. appeared to lack the passion and fire of a […]

Damian Lillard just went nuclear on the entire Denver Nuggets team. The Portland Trail Blazers may have lost Game 5, but it’s safe to say fans will remember this night for years to come. The Blazers star poured in 55 points on an absolutely absurd 17-for-24 shooting clip from the field. Lillard was also a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are staring at a tough Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns on the road, and likely without superstar Anthony Davis because of a groin injury. Luckily, the Lakers have Magic Johnson to tell them the keys to winning without Davis. While LeBron James going hero mode is an obvious answer, Magic […]

Washington Wizards star Russell Westbrook is officially the triple-double king of the regular season, and he is progressing in making that happen in the playoffs as well. On Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers, Westbrook recorded another triple-double to up his postseason tally to 12. His 19 points, 21rebounds and 14 assists broke his tie with […]

The Phoenix Suns marched into Staples Center on Sunday afternoon and took a 100-92 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers to know the series at two games apiece. Chris Paul- who was listed as a game-time decision- ended up being ready for Game 4 and made history in the process. Paul passed Magic Johnson for […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball took the league by storm in what turned out to be a sensational debut campaign for him. One of his biggest fans happens to be Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson who himself had quite a prediction on LaMelo’s future in the NBA. Despite playing in just one season, Magic […]

The NBA playoffs have provided fans with a plethora of highlights over the years. They are clutch moments played out on the game’s biggest stages. In this piece, we’ll take a look back at the greatest shots in NBA playoffs history. 10- John Stockton sends Jazz to 1997 NBA Finals With the outstanding duo of […]

Minnesota Timberwolves rookie sensation Anthony Edwards took the league by storm in his debut season. This is why it comes to no surprise that Wolves teammate Karl-Anthony Towns is all-in on the Edwards hype train. So much so, that KAT even likened his teammate to Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson. Towns had nothing but […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson knows a thing or two about what it takes to own and run a team. Magic has ownership stakes in both the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Sparks, after all. Alex Rodriguez recently went 50/50 on a purchase of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Johnson hopped on Twitter for […]

On Saturday, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will belatedly induct the Class of 2020 (including Kobe Bryant) and announce the Class of 2021. The crop of finalists, obviously, is a decorated list of players and coaches, including nine first-timers: Chris Bosh, Paul Pierce, Rick Adelman, Yolanda Griffith, Bill Russell (as a coach), Lauren […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most prolific franchises in the sporting world. This is not just because they have 17 titles (including the most recent one in the 2020-21 season). They also have bred a ton of Hall of Famers. Along with all of this are the unforgettable moments crafted by those […]

The San Antonio Spurs have found their very own Magic Johnson, well at least for one game. On Monday against the Milwaukee Bucks, Spurs big man Jakob Poeltl bagged a near triple-double of nine points, 10 rebounds and eight assists to help San Antonio dominate with a 146-125 victory. Apparently after the contest, the team […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving is arguably one of the most underrated point guards not only today but probably throughout the history of the NBA. Despite everything Kyrie has achieved in his career, he still seems to be constantly criticized — at times unfairly — by the media. However, if you need proof as to […]

LeBron James, Magic Johnson and a slew of past and present NBA players and coaches are all in awe after Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook became the league’s all-time leader in triple-doubles on Monday. Westbrook achieved the feat in the Wizards’ narrow 125-14 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, as he recorded another absurd statline of […]

On Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers formally announced an untitled nine-part documentary series chronicling the history of the storied franchise. We don’t know a ton of specifics, yet, though we can make a few presumptions on which indelible moments, players, eras, and stories will be covered. “When Dr. Buss bought the Lakers in 1979, he […]

Washington Wizards star Russell Westbrook just tied Hall-of-Famer Oscar Robertson for the most triple-doubles in NBA history during their 133-132 win over the Indiana Pacers. Prior to Westbrook’s historic night, Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson, who had a knack of racking up triple-doubles himself, spoke about the 9-time All-Star closing in on the record. […]

There’s no denying that his outside shooting — or lack thereof — remains to be one of the biggest weaknesses in Ben Simmons’ game. For his part, however, Sixers head coach Doc Rivers does not appear to be too concerned with this issue. Rivers did acknowledge how Simmons could improve as a three-point shooter, but […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson is still keeping tabs on his former team as he congratulated Anthony Davis after he successfully led LA to a much-needed win. However, he did have a mishap in his tweet as he wrongly mentioned the Utah Jazz instead of the Denver Nuggets, thus leaving fans to wonder about […]

Monday night’s matchup between the Washington Wizards and the Indiana Pacers featured another remarkable performance from Russell Westbrook. After the game, Wizards coach Scott Brooks had already run out of superlatives for his star so he decided to just declare Russ as the GOAT point guard — the second greatest that is. Brooks was so […]

Much has been made about the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine. It’s been a truly polarizing issue throughout the nation, and the same has been the case for NBA teams. As it turns out, players from the Los Angeles Lakers have had their own concerns regarding the vaccine, as revealed by none other than Magic […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson wants us all to know that Anthony Davis balled out on Monday against the Orlando Magic. In just his third game back after missing 30 games due to a calf issue, Davis was out of his minutes restriction and tallied 18 points. The thing is, he needed 15 shots, […]