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Magic Johnson Regrets Signing With Converse Over Nike

Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson built his fame and wealth on the back of his NBA career and it worked out well for the legendary point guard as he captured five titles with the purple and gold.

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Magic Johnson spoke about his GOAT case vs. Michael Jordan

When you hear people talk about the NBA GOAT debate two names often come up: Michael Jordan and LeBron James. If there is a third name, it is usually Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Orlando Magic News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Messages Pour In After Magic Johnson Shares Personal News on Monday

Earl "Magic" Johnson and his wife, Earleatha "Cookie" Kelly Johnson, marked their 34th wedding anniversary on Sunday, surrounded by longtime friends and family in an intimate gathering in Los Angeles.

Orlando Magic News / Fadeaway World / September 15

Magic Johnson Declined Nike Stock Offer When He Was 19 Years Old; Now It's Worth $1.5 Billion

When Magic Johnson speaks on business today, the world listens. But in his own words, one of his biggest lessons came from a mistake he made before his NBA career even began.

Chicago Bulls News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

The 'Lottery-Era top-three NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'NBA triple-doubles leaders' quiz

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NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / September 14

Lakers Icon Magic Johnson Gets Real on Michael Jordan

If an NBA fan is discussing some of the greatest players to pick up a basketball, there’s a good chance that the Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson is being talked about in some capacity.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 14

Lakers’ Magic Johnson admits Michael Jordan ‘mistake’ after beating Larry Bird in college

After Hall of Fame guard Magic Johnson weighed in on the GOAT debate between Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James and Michael Jordan, he reflected on his playing career and the regrets that stand out from it.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / September 14

Magic Johnson Discusses Experience Of Playing With Dream Team

Many people consider the original Dream Team to be the greatest collection of basketball talent ever put together. The USA squad for the 1992 Olympics

NBA News / Chicago Bulls on SI / September 14

Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Makes Stance Clear on Michael Jordan, LeBron James

The 1990s Chicago Bulls are undoubtedly the most famous basketball dynasty in NBA history, led by the disputed Greatest of All Time, Michael Jordan. The six-time NBA champion and five-time MVP's impact on the game of basketball is virtually unmatched, while his on-court talent was one of the most dominant the league has ever seen.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 13

Magic Johnson Chooses Michael Jordan Over LeBron James In GOAT Debate

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson is one of the most popular figures in basketball of all-time and remains involved in the organization decades after his retirement from playing.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 13

Magic Johnson: 'LeBron James Is A Bad Boy But He's Not Michael Jordan'

Magic Johnson has a lot of love for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, but he continues to side with Michael Jordan in the GOAT debate. During an appearance on Earn Your Leisure, Johnson praised James, but made it clear he's no Jordan.

Orlando Magic News / The SportsRush / September 12

Magic Johnson Choked Up At Larry Bird’s Hall of Fame Induction While Making An Honest Admission On Him

The ‘foes to friends’ trope has never been replicated to absolute perfection the way Magic Johnson and Larry Bird carried it out during the 80s. Having

NBA News / Athlon Sports / September 5

Magic Johnson Reacts to Hall of Fame Induction of Top Sports Reporter

Pam Oliver, one of the most respected figures in sports broadcasting, has officially been inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame. For decades, Oliver has been a familiar presence on NFL sidelines and sports coverage across networks, and her induction marks a fitting tribute to her influence.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 3

Lakers Notes: Magic Johnson Doesn’t Pick LeBron James as GOAT, Pau Gasol Talks Luka Doncic, More

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson did not pick LeBron James as his Greatest Player of All Time, instead going with guard Michael Jordan. Johnson

Magic Johnson: Dodgers ‘Never Going To Solve’ Dodger Stadium Parking Lot Issues

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the midst of a historic stretch that includes 12 consecutive playoff appearances, 11 National League West titles and two World Series championships since the 2013 season.

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 2

Magic Johnson Lists Top Five Lakers, And Leaves Out Surprise Legend

Magic Johnson is one of the best players in Los Angeles Lakers history. He was the number one overall pick in the 1979 NBA Draft and helped the Lakers win five championships.

NBA News / The SportsRush / September 2

'Won Another 5 to 6 Championships': Magic Johnson Brings Up Shaquille O’Neal While Recalling Favorite Kobe Bryant Story

Everybody has a favorite Kobe story. Whether you knew Kobe Bryant personally or not, you remember where you were when he won his first NBA championship in 2000.

Magic Johnson Picks Padres For Dodgers’ Biggest Rival

The merits of a rivalry between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres have been debated at length over recent years and especially this season. Multiple players on both sides, as well as outsiders, have given their opinion on the obvious animosity between the two Southern California teams, sharing mixed perspectives.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 2

Tyson Chandler Compares Luka Doncic To Magic Johnson

Receiving love and adoration from fans is one thing, but it is completely different when a player gains the respect of his peers in the league. For as popular and beloved as Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is around the world, he has also gained the respect of NBA players past and present with just how talented he is.

Orlando Magic News / The SportsRush / September 1

'Magic and Larry Should Be the Captains': Magic Johnson Recalls How Michael Jordan Handed Over Captaincy of 1992 Dream Team

Magic Johnson got the privilege of playing on the 1992 Dream Team- a team widely considered the greatest collection of basketball talent ever. Not only that, but he got to be a star of the show as a captain of the team.

Orlando Magic News / Ball Exclusives / September 1

Magic Johnson picks Michael Jordan as the GOAT

If you ask NBA legend Magic Johnson, there’s no question about who the GOAT of the NBA is. To Magic, it’s clearly his rival, Michael Jordan. Magic recently spoke about Jordan, and why he views the Chicago Bulls great as the best ever.

Orlando Magic News / Fadeaway World / September 1

Magic Johnson Shares Michael Jordan's Humble Reaction To Being Named Captain Of The Dream Team

Magic Johnson was part of arguably the greatest team ever assembled, the 1992 Dream Team. That Team USA squad was packed with legends, and while that could lead to some ego problems, that didn't happen with that group.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / August 31

Magic Johnson lists his top 5 Lakers of all time

Magic Johnson is arguably the greatest Los Angeles Lakers player we’ve ever seen. This isn’t an easy choice, however. There have been many great players to don the purple and gold.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 31

Magic Johnson Names His Top 5 Lakers Of All Time

The Los Angeles Lakers are the most star-studded franchise in NBA history. From Wilt Chamberlain to LeBron James, from Jerry West to Kobe Bryant, the purple

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fastbreak on SI / August 30

Ranking Lakers Legends Proves Tough for NBA Great

The former 1979 first-overall NBA Draft pick, Magic Johnson, has strong ties to the Los Angeles Lakers. When Johnson has an opinion on his former team, basketball fans better listen.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / August 30

Magic Johnson Picks Michael Jordan As NBA GOAT

Discussions and debates about the greatest players to ever step foot on an NBA court will never end. But over the past few years, this conversation has essentially boiled down to Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan versus current Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James.