February 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; NBA great James Worthy is honored for being selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during halftime in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Lakers Legend James Worthy Sends Heartfelt Words To Former NBA Star Magic Johnson

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Aug 15, 2025 9:18 PM ET

Magic Johnson is seen by many as the best point guard in NBA history.

The Los Angeles Lakers legend turned 66 earlier this week.

Via Yahoo Sports (on August 14): "The legendary Magic Johnson turns 66 today 10x All-NBA
12x NBA All-Star
2x NBA All-Star MVP
5x NBA Champion
3x NBA Finals MVP
3x MVP
75th Anniversary Team
Hall of Fame

His resume speaks for itself "

The legendary Magic Johnson turns 66 today

▪️10x All-NBA
▪️12x NBA All-Star
▪️2x NBA All-Star MVP
▪️5x NBA Champion
▪️3x NBA Finals MVP
▪️3x MVP
▪️75th Anniversary Team
▪️Hall of Fame

His resume speaks for itself ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/UDSxDDU8eG
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) August 14, 2025

One person who sent a message to Johnson was his former teammate (Hall of Famer James Worthy).

Worthy wrote (via Instagram): "Happy birthday to the best point guard ever. A true leader. A winner. Awesome teammate and friend. HBD @magicjohnson"

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As for Johnson, he led the Lakers to five titles in a nine-year stretch.

The Michigan State legend played all 13 seasons of his NBA career with the Lakers.

Via Ballislife.com: "Most have no idea how good 36-year-old Magic Johnson was in 96 after missing almost 5 years

30 PTS, 11 AST, 8 REB (67% FG)
28 PTS, 8 REB, 5 AST (75% FG)
27 PTS, 9 REB, 9 AST (75% FG)
16 PTS, 12 AST, 9 REB (60% FG)
15 PTS, 13 AST, 10 REB (56% FG)"

Most have no idea how good 36-year-old Magic Johnson was in 96 after missing almost 5 years

30 PTS, 11 AST, 8 REB (67% FG)
28 PTS, 8 REB, 5 AST (75% FG)
27 PTS, 9 REB, 9 AST (75% FG)
16 PTS, 12 AST, 9 REB (60% FG)
15 PTS, 13 AST, 10 REB (56% FG) pic.twitter.com/cNRWN9lC9D
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) August 14, 2025