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To say that Russell Westbrook failed to live up to the expectations many had on him when he joined the Los Angeles Lakers last summer would be a huge understatement. So much so, that there has now been a lot of talk about LA parting ways with the former league MVP after just one season […]

There’s no denying that LeBron James and Anthony Davis just had one of, if not the most miserable season with the Los Angeles Lakers during this past year. It’s also absolutely true that these two are some of the most competitive individuals you’ll ever meet. Couple these two factors together and you have the perfect […]

Magic Johnson’s opinion on the Lakers is still widely respected throughout the organization. The Lakers legend is never shy about expressing his opinion on the state of the team. And the players listen to him despite some of his critical takes. Johnson was recently asked about what the Lakers need in a head coach as […]

Magic Johnson knows a thing or two about winning with the Lakers. The five-time NBA champion and three-time MVP had an unprecedented run with the purple and gold. Now, Magic Johnson has taken an advisory role, often sharing his thoughts on the current state of affairs in LA. Most recently, Johnson sounded off on the […]

All eyes were on the Boston Celtics on Thursday night as they looked to even out the series against the Miami Heat in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Marcus Smart stole the show for the Celtics and his strong performance drew quite a reaction from Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson. Johnson took […]

Many people enjoy talking about their top five players, or their “Mount Rushmore” of a sport. It’s a fun way to figure out who the best players in the world are. It’s especially interesting when a legend in their own right displays their top list as well. Charles Barkley lets the world know who is […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic as been compared to a lot of past and present NBA players. More recently, many say how he’s like James Harden with his playmaking and craftiness that are not reliant on athleticism. For Mavs head coach Jason Kidd, however, he sees three legends in the Slovenian superstar. Ahead of Dallas’ […]

The United States is mourning after two separate shootings took place in different cities over the weekend. One shooting in Buffalo, New York, claimed ten lives, while the other, in Laguna Woods, California, claimed one life. Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson tweeted a message in response to the violence, extending his and his wife’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson gave his props to both the Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks at the conclusion of their thrilling series on Sunday. The Celtics won Game 7, 109-81, behind a breakout performance from Grant Williams, who scored 27 points on seven made triples. Jayson Tatum also had a big game […]

NBA legend Magic Johnson is hyped up after seeing Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo put on a show on Friday. The two stars scored over 40 points each in the Game 6 showdown, combining for a total of 90 points. Tatum got the better of the two with his […]

James Harden was missing in action in the Sixers’ season-ending Game 6 loss at the hands of the Miami Heat on Thursday night. The former league MVP was nowhere to be found in what was the most important game of Philly’s season and naturally, the pitchforks have been taken out. Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic […]

Larry Bird’s legacy with the Boston Celtics will always be felt within the NBA. The league has now commemorated his legendary rivalry with Magic Johnson and the Boston Celtics with new trophies that reward playoff excellence. The NBA is instituting Conference Finals MVP Awards, with the East’s being named after Bird and the West’s being […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson received quite the honor on Thursday as the NBA renamed the Western Conference Finals MVP award after him, while the Eastern Conference Finals MVP will be named after Larry Bird. Magic quickly reacted to the news on social media and expressed his gratitude: Thank you to the @NBA for […]

The NBA is adding a few more pieces of hardware for its stars to collect. In the league’s 75th anniversary season, two legends of the game, namely Boston Celtics’ Larry Bird and Los Angeles Lakers’ Magic Johnson, will have two new trophies named after them. The league is introducing the Conference Finals MVP awards, named […]

The NBA world collectively mourned the passing of NBA Hall of Fame center Bob Lanier on Tuesday. The news of his death drew an emotional message from Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson. Lanier, 73, was already in the latter stages of his career when Magic Johnson entered the league in 1979 as the Lakers’ […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson is involved in the team’s search for its next coach, but that does mean he’s also a candidate for the position? Well, Magic Johnson doesn’t believe that will happen. Speaking to TMZ Sports recently, Johnson opened up about that possibility and shared his belief that Jackson will […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a tumultuous season where they failed to make the playoffs altogether and finished 16 games under .500. That’s despite LeBron James averaging 30 points per game at the age of 37. Russell Westbrook struggled to fit in, while Anthony Davis literally couldn’t stay healthy. As the Lakers plan […]

The Philadelphia 76ers bounced back with authority in Game 3 against the Miami Heat on Friday, winning 99-79 in Joel Embiid’s return. We now have a brand new series and Magic Johnson was loving what he saw from Sixers head coach Doc Rivers. Great coaching job by Doc Rivers! He made great in-game adjustments all […]

There has been a ton of excitement surrounding the Denver Broncos, who acquired star quarterback Russell Wilson in an NFL offseason blockbuster trade with the Seattle Seahawks. Additionally, the franchise announced plans for a sale of the ownership rights amid a lengthy intrafamily squabble amongst the previous owners. Amid all this excitement, a famous name […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ strong defensive effort carried them to a victory over the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. While most would classify Game 2 as a must-win affair for the Celtics after dropping Game 1 to the Bucks, Magic Johnson took that narrative a bit further. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo came out with a masterful performance on Sunday night to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 101-89 Game 1 victory over the Boston Celtics. All eyes were on the former back-to-back MVP and this included Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson. The Lakers icon took to Twitter to heap praise on Giannis after […]

The modern-day Los Angeles Lakers haven’t given fans much to watch recently. LeBron James and company failed to make it to the playoffs this postseason with a 33-49 regular-season record. However, the legacy of the 1980s Lakers continues to entertain Los Angeles fans deep into April. The HBO series “Winning Time” follows the iconic team, […]

The Miami Heat utterly dominated the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday thanks in large part to two things: team defense and Jimmy Butler. The impressive display from the Heat side caught the attention and drew praise from none other than Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson, who even whipped out the mind-blown emoji over Miami’s defensive […]

Time is running out on the Brooklyn Nets after falling 0-3 to the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Kevin Durant doesn’t look like himself while Kyrie Irving can’t get a grasp either. It’s drawn some criticism from past players, but legendary Los Angeles Lakers point guard Magic Johnson weighs in […]

During the good old days, one of the biggest rivalries in the NBA was that of Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson and the great Michael Jordan. At one point in time, these two were at the top of the game, and naturally, they had some of the most intense battles on the basketball court. […]

The Toronto Raptors are entering Game 3 against the Philadelphia 76ers with their backs against the wall down 3-games-to-none. Things aren’t looking good for Toronto, who has simply had no answers for Sixers star Joel Embiid. The Raptors also haven’t had one of their best players, rookie Scottie Barnes, on the floor since he sprained […]

The Brooklyn Nets have fallen to a 2-0 hole against the Boston Celtics following Wednesday’s 114-107 Game 2 loss in this first-round series. Kevin Durant had an off night in this one, going 4-of-17 from the field, and it prompted a rather straightforward reaction from Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson. Magic called out KD […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson was an avid spectator of Wednesday’s high-octane clash between the Sixers and the Raptors. The Hall of Famer also witnessed Joel Embiid’s epic game-winner that gave the Sixers a 3-0 advantage in the series. After the game, the Lakers legend took to Twitter to share his reaction to Embiid […]

The Golden State Warriors have gotten off to a roaring start in their first-round NBA Playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, and they’ve caught the attention of Magic Johnson. The Lakers legend took to Twitter to boldly claim that the Warriors were his pick to win the West, a declaration that will have Suns fans […]

The Los Angeles Lakers failed to make it to the playoffs this year. However, fans can still enjoy the franchise’s legacy through the new drama series “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.” The HBO original, according to its IMDb, encapsulates “The professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers…both on and […]

Dejounte Murray has had a season to remember for the San Antonio Spurs. The 25-year-old is without a doubt the best player for his team and he now has an opportunity to lead the Spurs to the Playoffs ahead of Wednesday’s Play-In game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Murray had such an outstanding season that […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James recently faced harsh criticism from franchise legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for certain actions this season that he believes are “beneath” The King, which has caused some controversy. Kareem also called out James for his reluctance to promote people to get vaccinated against COVID-19, especially after he posted a Spiderman meme […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have flopped on the hardwood and on the small screen in 2022. While the real Lakers wrap up a season that will see them miss the postseason, HBO’s show “Winning Time” is drawing harsh criticism. Ever since its controversial portrayal of Jerry West, the program has been maligned by several of […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson was a special guest on ESPN’s Get Up program recently and he had quite a few things to say about the current state of affairs for his beloved purple and gold. Now that the Lakers are virtually out of contention for the playoffs, Magic had some sound advice for the […]

The season is practically over for the Los Angeles Lakers. Technically, LeBron James and Co. can still sneak through the Play-In tournament but the odds of that happening have become overwhelmingly low. At this point, it’s due time that the Lakers start thinking about next season — if they haven’t already. As the front office […]

While Magic Johnson is not blaming LeBron James alone for the Los Angeles Lakers’ disastrous 2021-22 season, he emphasized that the veteran forward should take responsibility for one major blunder that probably cost them a shot at the title. LeBron Cost Lakers DeMar DeRozan During his appearances on ESPN’s “Get Up” and “First Take,” Johnson […]

Magic Johnson may no longer be with the Los Angeles Lakers organization in an official capacity but there’s no denying that he is one of the most respected individuals in the history of this storied franchise. This is exactly why people listen whenever the Hall of Famer speaks, particularly when it comes to his beloved […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers’ chances of reaching the NBA playoffs growing slimmer by the loss, fans are left wondering what could have been, if not for a whole lot of “what-ifs?” Magic Johnson is among those envisioning an alternate reality in which the Lakers had a different offseason approach, and he had a fiery […]

Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson were two of the foundations for the NBA’s revival in the 80s and 90s. Johnson’s slick passing abilities for the Los Angeles Lakers and Jordan’s scoring prowess for the Chicago Bulls invigorated a seemingly dying league. It’s fair to say that without these two, the NBA wouldn’t be the same […]