NBA · 9 years agoGuess the NBA legend based on one fact about themThink you know everything about NBA legends? Put your knowledge to the test with these facts about some of the greatest players in basketball history!
Los Angeles Lakers · 9 years agoMagic Johnson is returning to ESPNBetween 2008-2013, Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson regularly appeared on ESPN’s NBA Countdown before leaving amidst rumors of apparent disturbance caused by Bill Simmons. The aforementioned rumors have since been squashed, but reasons for his departure remain unclear. Fans of the NBA great will be pleased to hear that the 57-year-old will be returning to […]
Boston Celtics · 9 years agoESPN to make 30 for 30 documentary on Lakers-Celtics rivalryESPN produces some of the best sports documentaries available to see in their 30 for 30 series. The variety of stories and topics they cover make for plenty of must-watch television. Their next 30-for-30 documentary will cover one of the NBA greatest ever rivalries: the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. [gap] The two […]
Los Angeles Lakers · 9 years agoDavid Stern says Magic Johnson isn't the only NBA player who had AIDSNovember 7 is a historic date for the NBA as 25 years ago, one of its best players ever, Magic Johnson, announced his retirement after testing positive for the HIV virus. Johnson stood bravely in front of reporters, with then-commissioner David Stern, during a press conference held at that time. He answered questions asked to […]
Los Angeles Clippers · 9 years agoJamal Crawford looks back on the day Magic Johnson announced he had HIVDuring his playing years, Magic Johnson was regarded as one of the toughest players to defend in the league. The best of the best. His skill set was unheard of, being a 6-foot-9 athlete who can play the point guard position. He was named MVP three times and an All-Star 12 times in his stellar career. But […]
NBA · 9 years agoSkip Bayless names his top 5 players of all-timeOne of the most popular sports analysts of our time is Skip Bayless. Some of his takes on issues may be controversial and may cause a lot of debate, but he has always been known to speak his mind out and is not afraid to give his opinion on different topics. Such is the case […]
Oklahoma City Thunder · 9 years agoRussell Westbrook smashes record marks though first 3 gamesRussell Westbrook is back with a vengeance. If you had any doubt that this would be the year the lion would be fully unleashed, then here it is; all the proof you need. The Oklahoma City Thunder point guard has played at a demon-like pace thus far, becoming the first player to post 100 points, […]
Los Angeles Lakers · 9 years agoReport: Lakers were fined over Magic Johnson's tweetsEarvin “Magic” Johnson has not retained his minority ownership stake in the Los Angeles Lakers for a few years now. While he gave up his official part ownership in 2010, he was no longer carrying any official position with the team, but was still connected. The team awarded him an honorary VP position and title despite […]
Los Angeles Lakers · 9 years agoMagic Johnson is an absolute Lakers fan for lifeMagic Johnson is one of the all-time greats of the Los Angeles Lakers, which is the only franchise he played for in his illustrious 13-year career. The five-time NBA champion lives and breathes purple and gold and has shown his support to the team up to this day. Appearing in an interview for Spectrum Sportsnet, the 57-year-old discussed […]
Los Angeles Lakers · 9 years agoVideo: A peek into the life of Magic JohnsonHe may have retired from the NBA two decades ago, but this does not mean Magic Johnson is not a busy man anymore. The Los Angeles Lakers great is now known as a successful motivational speaker, broadcaster, businessman, and philanthropist. Appearing in an interview for Spectrum SportsNet, the 57-year-old discussed how a typical week in his life […]
Los Angeles Lakers · 9 years agoMagic Johnson uses Twitter to address social issueLos Angeles Lakers’ legendary point guard Magic Johnson used his platform as an NBA great to address the ongoing protests in Charlotte on Thursday, pleading for the violence to stop. Following more distressing news of African Americans being murdered by the police force, Magic took to his Twitter account to post a string of emotionally […]
NBA · 9 years agoShaquille O'Neal shares his all-time starting fiveShaquille O’Neal is one of the greatest centers to ever play in the NBA, but he chose not to rank himself on his all-time starting five list. A day before he heads into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, O’Neal chose to recognize other legends when asked to name five greats that rank above […]
Los Angeles Lakers · 9 years agoMagic Johnson throws celebrity-filled surprise party for his wife on 25th anniversarySince his playing days with the Los Angeles Lakers and being part of the Showtime Lakers, Magic Johnson has always been known to love the limelight and has never shied away from the attention. To surprise his beautiful wife, Cookie, on their 25th wedding anniversary, the NBA legend planned an epic party for her in […]
NBA · 9 years agoThe NBA world pays tribute to late broadcaster John SaundersToday is a sad day for the sports community as legendary broadcaster John Saunders passed away at the age of 61. The cause of death is yet to be announced. Saunders is widely known for his work hosting ‘The Sports Reporters’ on ESPN for the last fifteen years. He was also heavily involved in covering […]
NBA · 9 years agoUtah Summer League Top 10 PlaysThe Samsung NBA Summer League games bring another round of excitement after the NBA Draft. During the games, fans get a chance to see their favorite team’s draft picks, and hopefuls playing for a contract. The Utah summer league games took place between July 4th-July 7th. Fans had a chance to see Ben Simmons passing […]
NBA · 9 years agoMagic Johnson: "You can't get too close to Michael [Jordan] or it's a foul"If NBA fans think today’s stars are getting special treatment from referees, maybe they’ve forgotten the days of Michael Jordan. As Jordan blossomed into the most prolific scorer in NBA history during the late ’80s and early ’90s, defenses were just helpless in attempting to contain him. In their failures, excuses started to be made. The […]
Golden State Warriors · 9 years agoLarry Bird says he would've never teamed up with Magic Johnson, other rivalsEveryone that follows basketball has an opinion on Kevin Durant’s free agency decision to take his talents to the Bay Area and join the Golden State Warriors. Not only have fans been reacting to the news, but former players too. Charles Barkley, who didn’t manage to win a championship during his Hall of Fame career, […]
Philadelphia 76ers · 9 years agoBen Simmons threads the needle in first summer league debutAs the NBA free agency cools down after a whirlwind couple of days, the association now slowly turns to the progress of rookies and young prospects in the summer league games already taking action in Orlando. No. 1 overall in the 2016 draft, 76ers’ Ben Simmons enjoyed a fruitful start to his Philly career, including these […]
Los Angeles Lakers · 9 years agoMagic Johnson asks Lakers to remove him as vice presidentLos Angeles Lakers’ legend and Hall of Famer Magic Johnson has apparently asked the Lakers’ organization to remove his honorary title as vice president and remove him from team staff directory in publications and other sources. Though Johnson sold his ownership of the franchise in 2010, he was kept on as an unpaid vice president. […]
Los Angeles Lakers · 9 years agoMagic Johnson disagrees with Klay, Mychal Thompson on Showtime Lakers against '15-16 WarriorsMagic Johnson doesn’t agree with his old teammate Mychal Thompson, that the Golden State Warriors would beat the Showtime Lakers. Cross-era comparisons are always a mess. Too many variables to consider, so the most realistic way to compare teams is to check how they fared against their own peers during their own eras. The Warriors […]
NBA · 9 years agoVideo: NBA players read mean tweets, 4th editionAt this point, we all have heard about and seen the Jimmy Kimmel segment where he brings on NBA players to read mean tweets of themselves. It’s absolutely hysterical every time. Yesterday, Jimmy Kimmel Live published their fourth edition of their segment. This time, they had Jalen Rose, Klay Thompson, Steph Curry, Dikembe Mutombo, Reggie Miller, […]
Los Angeles Lakers · 9 years agoMagic Johnson still believes that Kobe Bryant is the greatest Laker of all timeIt’s a debate that will likely never be settled, but that won’t stop people from talking about it. There have been many great players that have suited up for the Los Angeles Lakers franchise. It only makes sense considering the franchise has won 16 championships over the course of 69 years. While many greats have […]
NBA · 9 years agoVIDEO: Magic Johnson reminisces on the one time he talked trash to Michael JordanMagic Johnson recently recalled the one time that he talked trash to Michael Jordan, and afterwards he never did it again. During an unrecorded and un-televised USA Dream Team practice, he recalls being split into East and West squads, and going back and forth winning between games. In one of the games, Magic says his team was […]
NBA · 9 years agoMagic Johnson: Prince talked a lot of trash playing basketballOne of the amazing things we’ve heard about the all-talented musical artist Prince is that he was pretty good at basketball. You’d see him at NBA games once in awhile, but he kept most of his doings private. Many of the basketball-related stories regarding Prince came from others who happened to interact with him. Magic […]
Houston Rockets · 9 years agoVideo: Dwight Howard reveals how Charles Barkley and Magic Johnson motivated himWhile Dwight Howard receives plenty of criticism these days, there’s little doubt he’s made his mark in the NBA. Despite being just 30 years of age, Howard has accomplished more in his NBA career than just about all of his peers. He’s a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, an eight-time All-Star and he has […]
NBA · 9 years agoDwyane Wade passes Magic Johnson on all-time playoff scoring listOn Monday night, Dwyane Wade played a huge role in the Miami Heat‘s overtime victory over the Toronto Raptors. Wade’s 30 points were pivotal as Miami evened up the second round series at two games apiece. Early on, a fadeaway jumper by Wade marked a historic milestone for one of the game’s great shooting guards. The […]
NBA · 9 years agoStephen Curry honored with the PBWA Magic Johnson AwardIt was a magical season for Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, and now that awards are starting to be passed out, it’s likely that his name will be mentioned often, and it started a short time ago. Earlier today, it was announced that Curry was the 2015-16 winner of the Magic Johnson Award by the […]
Los Angeles Lakers · 9 years agoMagic Johnson could get in trouble for tampering after LeBron, Durant tweetsWhat initially seemed like a harmless, if not amusing, gesture by Magic Johnson could actually get him and the Los Angeles Lakers into trouble. Last night and again this morning, Johnson released a series of tweets asking Lakers Nation to demand that the franchise pursue DeMar DeRozan, Kevin Durant, and even LeBron James in free […]
Los Angeles Lakers · 9 years agoMagic Johnson wants the Lakers to sign Durant and DeRozan, contact LeBron's agentNever change, Magic. Last night and then early this morning, Magic Johnson, the all-time Los Angeles Lakers great who won five titles with the franchise, took to Twitter to discuss his feelings on who he believes the Purple & Gold should pursue in free agency. With very little factual backing, Magic demands that the Lakers […]
Los Angeles Lakers · 9 years agoMagic Johnson will 'mentor D'Angelo Russell on and off the court' this summerD’Angelo Russell sure had an interesting rookie year with the Los Angeles Lakers. Not only was he playing in Kobe Bryant‘s final season, but he also butted heads with recently fired head coach Byron Scott and made headlines in a bad way after recording a private conversation about teammate Nick Young cheating on his fiancée […]
Los Angeles Clippers · 9 years agoThe most devastating postseason injuries to NBA starsThere’s still plenty of time for Stephen Curry to return to action this postseason, but a number of his counterparts across the league aren’t so lucky. The Los Angeles Clippers lost their best two players, Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, to injuries that will keep them out for the rest of the playoffs. It’s part […]
