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Magic Johnson: ‘I hope LeBron James will be a Laker for a long time’

LeBron James received a lot of heat for the Lakers' struggles this season, but Magic Johnson tells TMZ Sports he still wants to see LBJ in a Lakers uniform for the foreseeable future. We spoke with Magic - who won 5 titles with the Lakers during his ...

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Lakers great Magic Johnson is looking to buy an NFL team

Lakers legend Magic Johnson is trying to add to his already impressive business portfolio.

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Report: NBA Legend Magic Johnson Joins Bid to Buy NFL Team

The Hall of Famer has reportedly joined a bid to purchase the team alongside 76ers co-owner Josh Harris.

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On this date: Kareem makes statement versus 76ers in NBA Finals

On May 4, 1980, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar sent the tone for the Lakers in their NBA Finals matchup versus the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Magic Johnson has clear opinion on who the best player in the NBA is

Lakers great Magic Johnson praised a man he thinks is the best player in basketball.

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HBO's new go-to director used to feel 'replaceable.' Not anymore

LOS ANGELES — It's after hours at the Los Angeles Lakers practice facility, and Magic Johnson is alone on the darkened court, practicing the skyhook, the signature weapon of team captain Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. When the veteran star spots Johnson, he grudgingly gives the rookie a private lesson, demonstrating how the…

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On this date: Mychal Thompson has game of his life in 1988 playoffs

On May 1, 1988, big man Mychal Thompson was unstoppable in a playoff game between the Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs.

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Magic Johnson's phone call to Larry Bird and Michael Jordan formed the 'Dream Team' after HIV diagnosis

Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, the NBA and Los Angeles Lakers legend, has seen his career immortalised in the Apple TV+ documentary series 'They Call Me Magic'

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On this date: Magic Johnson leads Lakers to NBA Finals as a rookie

On April 30, 1980, a rookie named Magic Johnson gave the Lakers the opportunity to play for the NBA world championship.

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Revival of LA Dodgers under Todd Boehly bodes well for Chelsea

The hedge fund billionaire helped rebuild the Dodgers in one of the most dramatic turnarounds in North American sports

The Guardian - UK

Outdrawn by Angels, outbid by Pirates, Dodgers found salvation 10 years ago Sunday

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers were shopping for a veteran catcher. He could have been the starting catcher. He did not need to be a star.

Los Angeles Times

Where does Magic Johnson rank all time in each statistical category?

Magic Johnson is truly one of the NBA's great players. Where does he rank all time in regular season stats?

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Magic Johnson says Dr. Fauci and Dr. Ho helped him overcome HIV

Lakers legend Magic Johnson credited two of America's foremost HIV doctors and infection specialists for helping him live well with HIV.

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Dylan Hernandez: Oscar De La Hoya is back on the defensive following latest sex scandal

LOS ANGELES — Oscar De La Hoya nodded as he was asked about the sexual assault allegations made against him last week.

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Sad But True: In The NBA, Playoff Rivalries May Be A Thing Of The Past

Former player on two championship teams shares his thoughts on the current NBA playoffs and what makes a real rivalry.

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Roth savours JackJumpers' NBL run

Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth is confident the first-year franchise's dream NBL run can continue in a semi-final series against Melbourne United.

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Michael Jordan once told Magic Johnson during a game he should retire

While on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," Magic Johnson said that Michael Jordan advised him to retire again after a Lakers-Bulls game in 1996.

Los Angeles Times

Bill Plaschke: HBO's 'Winning Time' gets some things about Showtime era right — but not Jerry West

LOS ANGELES — The HBO "Winning Time" series about the Lakers' Showtime era gets some of it right.

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The story behind how Earvin Johnson became Magic

Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, the NBA and Los Angeles Lakers legend, has seen his career immortalised in the Apple TV+ documentary series 'They Call Me Magic'

Sports Illustrated

Jerry West Requests Retraction for Depiction in HBO’s ‘Winning Time’

The Lakers’ legend said the show is a “baseless and malicious assault” on his character.

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Magic Johnson Picks the Warriors to Win Western Conference

The Lakers legend has seen enough to believe they’re going to the Finals.

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On this date: Sedale Threatt leads Magic-less Lakers to playoffs

In the Lakers' 1992 regular season finale, Sedale Threatt, an unheralded guard forced into a huge role, led his team into the playoffs.

Los Angeles Times

Inside the Lakers coaching search: Will they learn from problems of the past?

This wasn’t the purple-and-gold style of the Lakers‘ “Showtime” excess. This jacket was two other colors — black and blacker.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: DeMar DeRozan carried the Bulls all season long. Can he do it again in the playoffs?

CHICAGO — Michael Jordan scored a playoff-record 63 points against the Celtics at Boston Garden in April 1986, a performance Larry Bird famously described as “God disguised as Michael Jordan.”

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Anthony Edwards on Memphis fans: They talk so much trash, even the kids… the kids were the worst ones

Jon Krawczynski: Why does Anthony Edwards enjoy Memphis so much? "Because they talk so much trash. Even the kids. The kids was the worst ones. Even eight years old, 10 years old, 'Anthony go sit down! You suck!' It's just fun. Basketball is fun to ...

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