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NBA legend Magic Johnson has already witnessed how the league has changed over the decades, dating from his days as a player all the way to his tenure as a team executive. Amid the context of today’s society, he pleaded that the NBA must open new doors to minority individuals who are capable of serving […]

It’s been almost two years since former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Magic Johnson surprisingly stepped down as the team’s president of basketball operations. The move and its aftermath received criticism at the time, but now Johnson says that he isn’t ruling out a return to the NBA if the right opportunity comes. In an […]

NBA fans have indeed come up with plenty of hilarious nicknames for their favorite players over the years. But Chicago Bulls broadcaster Stacey King for this latest one, for better or worse. Bulls forward Thaddeus Young was beyond amused when he found out his latest monicker on Basketball Reference.com. While Young usually just goes by […]

One of the most interesting bits coming out of the All-Star Game reserves announcement is the fact that New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has been named as a reserve for the West. The 20-year-old’s most recent achievement makes him one of the youngest players in history to have been named as an All-Star, joining […]

With 19 wins in their last 20 games and the league’s best record at 23-5, the Utah Jazz has looked like the NBA’s best team for most of the season. The Jazz is now considered as a legitimate title contender, and one man who believes they have what it takes to reach the Finals is […]

The NBA All-Star can only accommodate 24 of the best players in the league, and there will always be noticeable snubs each year. Hall of Famer Magic Johnson recently took to Twitter to acknowledge two All-Star-worthy players who will likely be left out of the voting for the 2021 All-Star Game. Two guys that may […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson has already chimed in on the discussion for this year’s NBA MVP award. Several players have played on a high level this season that the Hall of Famer had a hard time selecting his top pick for the honor. He then divided his candidates into two divisions: Tier One […]

Through a month and a half of the NBA season, rookies have already made their marks with their laudable performances and highlight plays. The newcomers have even impressed NBA legends, including Magic Johnson. As Johnson has kept his eye on the latest batch of neophytes, he took to Twitter to name his top five rookies […]

The Los Angeles Lakers field a talented roster that is poised to defend their crown as NBA champions and there are former members of the team who are thriving elsewhere. Due to their impressive play to begin the season, Magic Johnson believes Julius Randle and Jordan Clarkson will be adding some hardware to their collection […]

Dallas Mavericks phenom Luka Doncic has certainly earned his stripes as a legitimate superstar talent in the NBA. At just 21 years old, the Mavs stud has already drawn comparisons to several all-time greats and Hall of Famers. Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle likened the Slovenian Sensation to no less than three all-timers: current Los […]

After starting the season undefeated in road games, the Los Angeles Lakers have now dropped two consecutive games on their Eastern Conference swing. Tonight, the Lakers were defeated 107-92 in their bout against the lowly Detroit Pistons, dropping their record to 14-6 on the season.  The Lakers were without their star power forward Anthony Davis […]

After the thrilling game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, NBA icon Magic Johnson tweeted out a bold prediction. Johnson highlighted the top performers of the game, including Tobias Harris who hit the game-winner and Joel Embiid whom he called a candidate for the MVP award. Given the close duel […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson had a long string of tweets in remembrance of fellow Lakers great Kobe Bryant on the one-year anniversary of his tragic death. Johnson began by saying he prayed for Bryant’s widow, Vanessa, and Kobe’s daughters. This morning I prayed for Vanessa Bryant and the girls. 🙏🏾 — Earvin Magic […]

NBA legend Magic Johnson is as hyped as everyone for the upcoming Super Bowl LV match-up between reigning NFL champions Kansas City Chiefs and new challengers Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Los Angeles Lakers icon couldn’t help but point out the highly anticipated young versus old match-up between superstar quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady. I’m […]

Fans around the world can’t wait for the moment Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is officially inducted into the Hall of Fame in May, even if it’s going to be bittersweet due to Bryant’s tragic death last January. Kobe’s Hall of Fame class was supposed to be inducted in 2020, but the enshrinement was […]

Magic Johnson, a former player who himself makes it into the top 5 greatest players to ever play the games lists of fans across the world, gave his take on who the MVP candidates of this season are right now. The Los Angeles Lakers legend tweeted this list yesterday, finishing it off with a surprising […]

The Brooklyn Nets landed James Harden in a massive trade with the Houston Rockets, which puts them firmly as a legitimate contender if they can hash out the chemistry on the roster. Despite the Nets getting Harden, Magic Johnson isn’t wavering his pick of the Los Angeles Lakers to repeat as NBA champions this season. […]

The Showtime Lakers are one of the most famous teams in NBA history. Led by Magic Johnson, the team fathered the swag and up-tempo style of basketball the NBA stands on today. Even though this current generation has evolved into a 3-point parade Johnson’s contemporaries never could have fathomed, there are certain players who were […]

They say everybody wants to be Like Mike. As for Chicago Bulls forward Denzel Valentine, he apparently wants to be like Magic Johnson. Valentine tried to do his best impression of Lakers icon “Showtime” Magic Johnson in Chicago’s 126-96 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Not only was he trying to do so while down 28, […]

Sunday’s scheduled NBA games was indeed full of surprises following several major upsets. As always, Hall of Famer Magic Johnson was on top of the action and summed up all the insanity with one tweet. The NBA is going to be so exciting this year!! Look at what happened tonight…the Hornets beat the Nets, the […]

The members of the Los Angeles Lakers, former and current, all received their championship rings after securing their 17th NBA title in October, including Magic Johnson. Johnson took it to Twitter to thank Jeanie Buss and LeBron James after receiving his championship ring. https://twitter.com/MagicJohnson/status/1342897649532416001?s=20 Magic Johnson, one of the best point guards to ever play […]

The Los Angeles Lakers recently locked up LeBron James to a two-year extension that will see the four-time MVP remain with the franchise for at least until 2023. Lakers fans were rejoicing upon hearing the news, and unsurprisingly, it garnered a similar level of delight from Magic Johnson. Johnson took to Twitter to congratulate the […]

The NBA interrupted the entire sports landscape and turned the league upside down on Wednesday evening as Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN is reporting that the Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards have executed a massive trade involving two All-Star point guards on max contracts. With former Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook now headed to our nation’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James reminisced on an interview held back in 2002 when he was still a high school prodigy who was about to enter the league in the following year. The interview in question had to deal with comparisons to Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson. Eighteen years later, James expressed his appreciation […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic’s game has already received tons of comparisons with several all-time greats. But as far as Mavs owner Mark Cuban is concerned, the Slovenian sensation is the second coming of Los Angeles Lakers icon, Earvin “Magic” Johnson. In an appearance on the Danger Show with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, the […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson is thrilled general manager Rob Pelinka decided to re-sign Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Markieff Morris, who were both unrestricted free agents this offseason. Johnson, who used to be the Lakers’ president of basketball operations, took to Twitter to react to Caldwell-Pope and Morris coming back to Los Angeles. I’m so […]

The recent acquisition for the Los Angeles Lakers of veteran center Marc Gasol caught the attention of the entire league, including its former president of basketball operations in Magic Johnson. He took to Twitter to express his excitement as he readily claimed that the Lakers’ roster will fit the bill of becoming a championship team […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson is definitely psyched with his former team’s latest acquisitions following their 2020 championship season. The Hall of Fame point guard was tuned in on the first day of free agency and was extremely pleased with the Purple and Gold’s latest haul. Magic once again took to Twitter to give […]

Iowa State point guard Tyrese Haliburton, who was selected with the 12th overall pick by the Sacramento Kings in the 2020 NBA Draft, got the opportunity to live out his dream with an invite to professional hoops. Shortly after he was drafted, Haliburton got a shoutout on Twitter from no less than Lakers legend Magic […]

It’s been proven in the history of the NBA that it would be close to impossible to win a title with just one superstar spearheading your franchise. In recent time, we’ve had the chance to witness Big 3s like the LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat. Not to mention Stephen […]

The Washington Wizards got their hands on quite a prospect in Cassius Winston as the 53rd overall pick in the draft. Winston came in the way of the Oklahoma City Thunder, who themselves decided to trade the former Michigan State standout to the Wizards. Another former Spartan had some high praise for Winston, and this […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have succeeded in adding another high-caliber player to their roster: Dennis Schroder. While the deal can’t be finalized until Monday, Laker legend Magic Johnson is celebrating early after the news broke of Schroder heading to LA. Lakers GM Rob Pelinka pulled off an awesome trade to acquire G Dennis Schroder who […]

Bill Russell, Jaylen Brown and Magic Johnson took to Twitter to react to the sad news that Boston Celtics legend Tommy Heinsohn passed away on Tuesday. Heinsohn is such an icon for the Celtics that he was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a player and coach. RIP Tommy Heinsohn you were joy to […]

NBA icon Magic Johnson once again called Patrick Mahomes as “Magic Man,” with the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback showing why he deserves to be the NFL MVP. Johnson made the bold statement via Twitter. Without a doubt Patrick "Magic Man" Mahomes is, without a doubt, M V P of the NFL! @PatrickMahomes — Earvin Magic […]

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris edged out incumbent President Donald Trump and his running mate Mike Pence in the 2020 United States election. The winning duo held a victory speech on Saturday in Wilmington, Delaware, marking their first appearance since their historic win. Of course, like he always does, Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson took to Twitter to celebrate the news of Democratic Party nominees Joe Biden and Kamala Harris winning the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election over Republican incumbents Donald Trump and Mike Pence. It’s been a great couple of months for Johnson, whose Lakers and Los Angeles Dodgers won their respective titles. […]

Rapper and Los Angeles Lakers fan Snoop Dogg named his L.A. sports Mount Rushmore, paying respects to legends of old and modern icons. Snoop also split his list with a pair of men and women. Lakers legends Magic Johnson and the late Kobe Bryant made Snoop’s list, while former Los Angeles Sparks superstar and former […]

Shaquille O’Neal is without a doubt one of the greatest big men to have ever played the game. On top of that, Shaq has also found tremendous success in the business world. As it turns out, fellow Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson had a lot to do with this. We’ve all heard multiple rags-to-riches-to-rags stories […]

Magic Johnson was one of the myriad supporters who celebrated the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series win on Tuesday night. Johnson took to Twitter to make his post-championship statement, while also mentioning the Los Angeles Lakers’ recent NBA title win. According to Magic, never in his wildest dreams did he imagine that he and Jeanie […]