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The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most decorated teams in the NBA, and plenty of legendary players have once donned the famous Purple and Gold. Without these players, they wouldn’t have won the 16 championships they have in their trophy case. These include a slew of guys pegged as a Lakers point guard, […]

Michael Jordan had to get past the “Bad Boys” Detroit Pistons to get to his first NBA Finals. His Airness then had to defeat Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers to capture his first title. Jordan accomplished both feats during the 1991 playoffs. The Chicago Bulls swept Isiah Thomas and the Pistons in the […]

Apart from being the second most winningest team in NBA history, the Los Angeles Lakers are known as perhaps the most dignified franchise in all of sports. Playing under the bright lights of Hollywood, after all, puts every Purple and Gold player under a constant microscope. Thus, everyone tries to carry themselves in a distinguished […]

Former Lakers great Magic Johnson is on the record speaking about a failed trade that would have sent him to the New York Knicks. The story goes back all the way to 1996 when the Los Angeles Lakers point guard discussed lining up a potential trade that would have made him the face of the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are the most glamorous franchise in the NBA. As such, L.A. has become a prime destination for free agents over the years. Karl Malone, Shaquille O’Neal, and LeBron James are just some of the biggest names to come to the Lakers via free agency, and it is indeed understandable why players […]

When it comes to competitive sports, few others compare to the intensity of the NBA Playoffs. As such, this annual event has brought about some of the most memorable individual performances in the history of the sport. As they say, the best of them shine when the lights are the brightest. Below we take a […]

Magic Johnson believes that the Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal-led Los Angeles Lakers of the early 2000s would beat the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls of the 90s in a seven-game series. After O’Neal came out this week with the declaration, Johnson concurred. On the ‘Lunchtime with Roggin and Rodney podcast by LA AM570 radio, the […]

Joining the plea of millions of basketball fans across the world, NBA Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson remains optimistic that the NBA will still crown a champion this season. The 2019-20 campaign has been put on hold following the growing pandemic brought upon by the coronavirus crisis. The 60- year-old Los Angeles Lakers legend shared […]

Being one of the most storied franchises in NBA history, the Los Angeles Lakers have had their fair share of great teams over the years. The Lakers have won 16 NBA titles in their illustrious history, all of which were achieved by some of the most formidable lineups basketball has ever seen. This year’s side […]

NBA icon and Los Angeles Lakers great Magic Johnson thinks the 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame class is the premier group in the history of the hoops hall. “The 2020 Hall of Fame class is the greatest class ever to be inducted led by Kobe, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Tamika Catchings, Eddie Sutton, Rudy Tomjanovich, […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson says it breaks his heart to know that we won’t get to hear Kobe Bryant’s Hall of Fame speech. Kobe was named an NBA Hall of Famer on Saturday: Magic Johnson on Kobe Bryant being inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame: "It breaks my heart that he won't […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson called Kareem Abdul-Jabbar the Greatest of All Time in college basketball. Abdul-Jabar responded to Johnson’s praises, calling their friendship — both on and off the court — as the greatest. Via Twitter, the two basketball (and Lakers) legends had a quick exchange. Johnson detailed Abdul-Jabbar’s accomplishments in college. Back […]

Magic Johnson has watched LeBron James play for 17 years and has seen his game evolve as a student of the game. The Los Angeles Lakers legend can tell The King still has traces of his own game as well as Larry Bird’s. During Friday’s iteration of ESPN’s First Take, the dime maestro lauded James’ […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are undoubtedly one of the most successful organizations in the entire history of not only the NBA, but in basketball in general. The Purple & Gold have no less than 16 NBA titles to their name — a feat that only the Boston Celtics (17) have bettered. The Lakers have had […]

Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas was infamously left off the 1992 Dream Team despite being one of the best, if not the best, point guard in the NBA. There has been plenty of speculation that Thomas was not part of the team because Chicago Bulls superstar Michael Jordan would participate only if Thomas was not […]

How did the Los Angeles Clippers go from one of the worst organizations to the home of Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and a title contender before the suspension of the 2019-20 NBA season? It all started with a recording between former Clippers owner Donald Sterling and a mistress almost six years ago. After over 30 […]

There have been several outstanding basketball players in the collegiate ranks over the years, but Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson feels that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was the greatest of all. Most fans of the game know of the accomplishments that Kareem racked up in the NBA. He’s a 19-time NBA All-Star, 10-time All-NBA First Team […]

After an incredible run for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2019-20 NBA campaign, the season has been put on hold with no telling when the league may get back underway. The season could simply get canceled or resume at some point during the summer. With the Lakers now in a holding pattern with the […]

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss took a quick stroll down memory lane, and she made sure to take us all along for the ride. The 58-year-old recently came across a Los Angeles Times article about her childhood home being listed on the market, and Buss could not help but relive one of the most […]

The Atlanta Hawks managed to come away with a clutch double-overtime victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, thanks to the efforts of point guard Trae Young. In the process, the All-Star guard reached a new milestone and joined some elite company. According to Stat Muse, Young now has more games with 30 points and […]

A lot of past and present players in the NBA remember the first time they knew they were playing on the highest level of basketball. Five-time NBA champion and Los Angeles Lakers legend, Derek Fisher, is no different as he remembers exactly when he knew just how competitive it would be on the elite level. […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson was blown away by the strength that Vanessa Bryant showed during the Gianna and Kobe Bryant memorial. Johnson also said that everyone who spoke or sang at the memorial did an excellent job. Cookie & I were blown away by the strength, grace & courage shown by Vanessa Bryant […]

LeBron James. Michael Jordan. In the NBA stratosphere, that’s the usual argument as in who is the greatest NBA player of all time. Michael Jordan represents championship success with a splendid combination of individual success. James leans more on the individual but has a fruitful championship pedigree as well. But for some reason, Bill Russell […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson shared some fond memories of the late Kobe Bryant ahead of Sunday afternoon’s game between the Lakers and Boston Celtics. Johnson spoke about Bryant’s commitment to winning and his dedication to the Lakers franchise. He also spoke about Kobe’s life after basketball, which included a successful media business and […]

Zion Williamson is not a common rookie by any means. Besides his freakish athleticism, otherworldly strength, a quick second jump, and cat-like reflexes on the glass, the New Orleans Pelicans star is also a student of the game, admitting to have watched tape and highlights of some of the game’s greatest players. The Pelicans rookie […]

Now fully into retirement and focused on the next part of his life, Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade hopes to use what he’s learned from Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant. Wade says he hit his post retirement life fast and hasn’t looked back. The Heat icon, who is getting his No. 3 jersey […]

NBA legend Magic Johnson has already predicted that the Lakers and Clippers will meet in this season’s Western Conference Finals. When asked which of the two teams will be playing for the Larry O’Brien Trophy, however, the five-time champion offered a thought out response. Johnson admits that the Clippers, who acquired Kawhi Leonard and Paul […]

Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kevin Durant recently joined Bleacher Report for a wide-ranging interview. As part of the discussion, the two-time champion was asked which five players he would pick if he could only watch their highlights forever. “If you could only watch basketball highlights of five players forever, who are the players?” Bleacher Report asked […]

As the NBA celebrates basketball excellence with the All-Star Game, they made sure to pay tribute to two important figures that they lost early this year. Magic Johnson led the entire NBA community as they paid tribute to Kobe Bryant and David Stern before the start of the game. As shared by Dime, Johnson asked […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson has been impressed with what he’s seeing from LeBron James this season. James not only leads the NBA in assists per game, but The King is playing like an MVP now that he’s healthy again and has the Lakers atop the Western Conference standings. Magic also broke down the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been compared to some of the best players in NBA history leading back to his time at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson are the two legendary icons that regularly get mentioned when it comes to comparing James to great players of the past. […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon and NBA legend Magic Johnson took to Twitter to congratulate Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who won his first championship on Sunday’s Super Bowl LIV. All eyes were glued at the the quarterback and his Chiefs, who overcame a 10-point third quarter deficit against the San Francisco 49ers and scored […]

Magic Johnson wants to make sure Los Angeles Lakers fans are keeping general manager Rob Pelinka in their prayers following the tragic death of Kobe Bryant. Pelinka was Bryant’s agent during Kobe’s playing days. The two were very close: Laker Nation, praying for Laker VP & GM Rob Pelinka; Kobe’s agent for 20 years, best […]

The news of Kobe Bryant’s death is still shaking the world. The Lakers legend was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday alongside his daughter, Gianna. Accordingly, the sports world has been grieving. Fellow Lakers legend Magic Johnson knows how precious life is given he was diagnosed with HIV in 1991. Thankfully, Magic is still […]

It was bound to happen, but LeBron James finally passed Kobe Bryant on the all-time scoring list. Magic Johnson was delighted that the Los Angeles Lakers forward achieved this feat while wearing a Lakers uniform. The former Lakers President of Basketball Operations took to Twitter to congratulate the man he helped bring to the Staples […]

There’s no question that Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic has established himself as one of the best players in the NBA today. He has also caught the eye of some legends and players in the past. The latest former player to sing praises towards the Slovenian Sensation is former Mavs guard Derek Harper, who recently […]

Stephen Curry took a crack at naming his all-time starting five during a recent appearance on All The Smoke, a podcast headlined by former teammate Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson. The Golden State Warriors star was quick to dart his first three players, but had to think long and hard about his frontcourt additions. “Magic […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson was among the many NBA faces present for the funeral of former commissioner David Stern. Johnson, who retired in 1991 after being diagnosed with the HIV virus, was allowed to compete in the 1992 All-Star Game after being voted in as a starter by the fans. His former teammates […]

Legendary NBA center and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Robert Parish shed some light on the infamous and impactful rivalry between former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Magic Johnson and former Boston Celtics small forward Larry Bird. Not only did the two NBA legends go at it on the court en route to changing […]