Magic Lakers
Magic Johnson Hall of Fame Great
Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Jr. is now a retired NBA superstar who played for the Los
Angeles Lakers and took the team to win a total of five championships during the
1980's. Johnson was selected first overall in the 1979 NBA Draft by the Lakers and
signed for $500,000 a year; the highest rookie contract ever up to that point. The
Lakers reached the 1980 NBA Finals where they faced the Philadelphia 76's. In Game 6,
Magic scored 42 points, 15 rebounds, 7 assists and three steals. He also played three
different positions during the game; guard, forward and center giving the Lakers a
123-107 win. Johnson was awarded the NBA Finals MVP award, and his performance was
considered one of the finest plays ever. Johnson led the Lakers to the 1985 NBA Finals
where they defeated the Celtics and his record breaking performance which was the
highlight of his career.
Johnson retired in 1991 after his announcement that he had contracted HIV, later to
return to win the MVP of the 1992 All-Star Game. Due to protests of his fellow players,
he was forced to retire for the second time, but later returned in 1996 to play for the
Lakers. Johnson was considered one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history and
inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2002. Johnson's career achievements
include five NBA Championships, three MVP Awards, and three Finals MVP Awards. He also
played in 12 All-Star Games and nine NBA Finals. He is the NBA's all time leader in
assists per game, was a member of the Dream Team- winning the Olympic Gold medal in
1992.
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