FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 19 - The Untold Story

How Magic Johnson influenced LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and generations of NBA stars

Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, the Los Angeles Lakers legend, is considered one of the greatest players in NBA history whose style and combination revolutionised the sport

Daily Mirror · May 30, 2022

Former NBA Star Offers Take on Steph Curry’s All-Time Ranking

Antoine Walker: “He might finish in the top 15 before his career is done.”

Sports Illustrated · May 27, 2022

FiveThirtyEight said Kevin Durant would’ve won Magic Johnson Western Conference Finals MVP award in 2012

Which Thunder players would've won WCF MVP if the award existed?

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 27, 2022

Doc Rivers reportedly thought about leaving Clippers to join Lakers

The Lakers are interested in hiring Doc Rivers to be their head coach, and reportedly, he wanted to join them a few years back.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 24, 2022

Magic Johnson talks 2021-22 season and bouncing back next year

Magic Johnson didn't hold back when it came to talking about the state of the Lakers.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 24, 2022

Darvin Ham the coach LeBron James wants?

The Lakers may be willing to take that leap of faith because Ham spent two years with the organization. His personality isn't easily forgotten. Ham brings a lot of energy to a gym. He's arguably the best fit for the locker room, with veterans like ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 21, 2022

On this date: Magic Johnson wins first regular season NBA MVP

On May 19, 1987, Magic Johnson finally took home the NBA MVP award, an award some felt was overdue.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 20, 2022

The NBA players with the best winning percentage ever

Take a look at the NBA players with the best winning percentages in league history: Kawhi Leonard, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird...

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 19, 2022

On this date: Magic Johnson leads to upset over Trail Blazers

In 1991, Magic Johnson was determined to get the Lakers back to the NBA Finals, and it showed versus Portland in the West finals.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 19, 2022

On this date: Michael Cooper hits game-winning shot versus Jazz

Michael Cooper was a pivotal role player for the Showtime Lakers, and in 1988, he came through in the clutch against a tough Jazz squad.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 18, 2022