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Magic Johnson Lists His Top Five All-Time Lakers

There is no franchise in the NBA that has had more superstars don their jerseys than the Los Angeles Lakers. Every team has legends of the franchise, but the Lakers’ legends are some of the best to ever step foot on an NBA court like Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James.

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Shaquille O’Neal Credits Jealousy Towards Magic Johnson for His $500 Million Fortune

Shaquille O’Neal hasn’t left much to fans’ imaginations when it comes to how he acquired his wealth. Most of his investments and business ventures are public knowledge due to him speaking on them over the years.

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The 25 greatest debuts from NBA rookies

First impressions mean a lot, but fans usually give NBA rookies more than one game to prove themselves. It's natural to stumble out of the starting block, but sometimes, rookies absolutely go off their first time on an NBA court.

NBA Legend Magic Johnson Had Words for Commanders' Terry McLaurin Decision

The big news that came out of the NFL on Monday centered on the two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Terry McLaurin finally agreeing to a contract extension with the Washington Commanders.

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The 'NBA franchise assist leaders' quiz

How many of the career leaders in assists for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'No. 2 scorer for each NBA team' quiz

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The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / August 25

Magic Johnson captures Commanders' euphoric relief after Terry McLaurin deal

The collective sigh of relief from Washington Commanders fans after Terry McLaurin's new deal was confirmed typified the overall feeling around the saga.

Magic Johnson News / NBA Analysis Network / August 25

Magic Johnson made his feelings clear on Isiah Thomas’ NBA legacy, without ‘taking anything away’ from John Stockton

The NBA has had its fair share of generational point guards. Most of the time, Earvin “Magic” Johnson is the consensus choice, which is reflected in many all-time great lists.

'He Has Agreed With Me': Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese Comparison Sparks Magic Johnson’s Honest Stance, Joy Taylor Reveals

We’ve all seen it before, when a budding rivalry eerily similar to rivalries of yesteryears. Joy Taylor threw a curveball on Cam Newton’s Funky Friday podcast when she compared Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese’s rivalry to the legendary Bird–Magic dynamic.

'Such a Tough Moment': When Legendary Lakers Trainer Broke Down Into Tears While Revisiting Magic Johnson’s HIV Diagnosis

The 1991 NBA Finals resulted in tough heartbreak for the Los Angeles Lakers for more than one reason. Despite falling to the Chicago Bulls, they at least had one of the best players in NBA history in Magic Johnson in his prime, which meant that the future That would all change in the blink of an eye.

Orlando Magic News / Athlon Sports / August 23

Magic Johnson Remembers Kobe Bryant With Personal Message on Saturday

When anyone discusses who the greatest Los Angeles Laker of all time is, the debate almost always comes down to two names: Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant.

Was Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Wrong About Lonzo Ball?

Lonzo Ball was once among the best prospects in recent basketball history. The former UCLA star had been as a point guard with comparisons to Jason Kidd coming out of college.

20 athletes who struck it rich in retirement

Superstars in the four major sports tend to make a fortune. If you're one of the best of the best, you should be set for life. However, many athletes haven't stopped there, and in fact they have made their real fortunes after their careers have ended.

Orlando Magic News / Fastbreak on SI / August 22

Magic Johnson Sends Heartfelt Message To Samuel L. Jackson

Magic Johnson still remains one of the famous athletes (and celebrities) in the world. The 66-year-old is also very active on social media. Recently, Johnson made a post for legendary actor Samuel L.

Magic Johnson Makes His Opinion of Paige Bueckers Extremely Clear

At first glance, the Los Angeles Sparks seemed to have had the highest chances to land the 2025 WNBA Draft's No. 1 overall pick, as their 44.2% chances were the best out of any single team.

Paige Bueckers Receives Message from Magic Johnson After Making WNBA History

The basketball world was captivated by Wednesday night’s showdown between the Dallas Wings and Los Angeles Sparks, which ended in a dramatic 81-80 buzzer-beater by Sparks star Kelsey Plum.

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The 'NFL QB season rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Most 1,000-rushing yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL sack leaders since 2015' quiz

The 'Most NFL 1,000-receiving yard seasons' quiz

NBA News / The SportsRush / August 21

Decades After Magic Johnson’s $25 Million Deal, Dennis Rodman Speaks Lakers Legend’s Supposed ‘Lifetime Contract’

1984 saw one of the most unprecedented contracts in sports history being agreed upon: Magic Johnson signed a 25-year deal worth $25 million with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fastbreak on SI / August 19

Will Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Be Right About Bronny James?

Magic Johnson has always been very involved with the Los Angeles Lakers. He was a player, coach and executive for the franchise. These days, Johnson still sends out a lot of posts (via X) with his feelings on the Lakers.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / August 19

'European Version of Magic Johnson' – Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic Draws Interesting Comparison From Former Dallas Mavericks Big

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was recently compared to Magic Johnson by former NBA center Tyson Chandler, who worked as a development coach for the Dallas Mavericks.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 19