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• Internet Goes Crazy Over Magic Johnson’s Tweet About Steph’s Mom

Magic Johnson’s Twitter account has always generated a lot of interest. For the most part, it’s been a source of amusement for NBA fans wondering why he tweets like a robot and simply regurgitates game scores, or puts out incredibly obvious statements. The only way San Antonio or Miami don’t win the championship is if […] The post Internet Goes Crazy Over Magic Johnson̵...2024
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• ‘If you show it, they will watch’: The meaning of Year 28 for the WNBA

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images How big stars, airtime, and fan consciousness are shaping the WNBA in Year 28. When he was arguably America’s most successful football man, when his beloved Bears were defending champs and the NFL’s first dynasty, George Halas stood in his friend’s office and looked upon the technology that maybe, just maybe, held the key to survival for his still-fledgli...2024
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• Steph Curry Wins 2023-24 Magic Johnson Award

Steph Curry won the 2023-24 Magic Johnson Award, the Professional Basketball Writers Association revealed on Wednesday. The award is to honor a player who displays "cooperation and grace in dealing with the media and fans" both on and off the court. It is the second time that Curry has won the award. Curry was also named the Clutch Player of the Year for this season....2024
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• Stephen Curry Wins PBWA’s 2023-24 Magic Johnson Award
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is the winner of the 2023-24 Magic Johnson Award, the Professional Basketball Writers Association (PBWA) announced Wednesday. The award is named in honor of NBA Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson, who the writers association describes as “the ideal model” for this achievement. The annual award is voted on […] The post Stephen...2024
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• Warriors' Curry wins 2nd Magic Johnson Award

Warriors star Stephen Curry is the winner of the 2023-24 Magic Johnson Award, the second time he's earned the honor for his "cooperation and grace in dealing with the media and fans,"...2024
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• Magic Johnson weighs in on Lakers' head-coaching search

Johnson has typically been very forthright with his opinions on the Lakers....2024

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• Lakers honor Kobe Bryant with statue outside Crypto.com Arena
The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a statue to honor Kobe Bryant outside of Crypto.com Arena in a ceremony Thursday. The bronze statue is 19 feet high and 4,000 pounds. Bryant is the seventh Lakers legend commemorated with a statue in Star Plaza, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Elgin Baylor, announcer Chick Hearn, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal and Jerry West. The unveiling date was important for...2024
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• Ben Simmons looked like his old self in Nets return, in a good way

Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Ben Simmons’ return was everything the Nets hoped for Basketball feels like it’s only been a part-time job for Ben Simmons ever since his infamous meltdown with the Philadelphia 76ers during the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. Simmons’ career has more or less unraveled ever since he bypassed a wide open dunk in Game 7 of that series: Doc Rivers and ...2024
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• Magic Johnson ‘speechless’ after Lakers’ shocking loss to Blazers
Los Angeles Lakers legend and former exec Magic Johnson was at a loss for words after witnessing the Purple and Gold fall apart on Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Lakers were largely expected to win the game, and for good reason. While they were without Russell Westbrook due to a back injury, they […] The post Magic Johnson ‘speechless’ after Lakers’ shocking loss to ...2022
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• LeBron James sounds off on Lakers bold move amid Anthony Davis injury
For the first time in his basketball life — NBA, St. Vincent-St. Mary’s, and before — LeBron James played a full game at center. A la Magic Johnson in Game 6 0f the 1980 NBA Finals (albeit with lower stakes), James started at the 5 for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday and played forward […] The post LeBron James sounds off on Lakers bold move amid Anthony Davis injury appeared first o...2021
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• LeBron James’ camp reportedly prefers Lakers coaching change
While Lakers owner Jeanie Buss has praised head coach Luke Walton’s performance this season, LeBron James' camp reportedly prefers a coaching change, ESPN scribe Jackie MacMullan said on the "Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective" podcast. “It’s clear to me, and probably to you, Brian, that LeBron’s camp would prefer a coaching change — they’re not too subtle about that,” MacMullan said (via Silv...2019
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• Jeanie Buss: Luke Walton “Doing A Terrific Job”
There’s a perception in Los Angeles and among many NBA observers that Lakers head coach Luke Walton is on the hot seat, but controlling owner Jeanie Buss said during an appearance on Zach Lowe’s Lowe Post podcast that’s not the case, as Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com relays. According to Buss, “everyone in the organization” – including top decision-makers Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka – is behind Walt...2019
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• Jeanie Buss continues to show support for Luke Walton
The Los Angeles Lakers not surprisingly have struggled during LeBron James’ absence, going 5-9 since the superstar went down with a groin injury during a Dec. 25 victory over the Golden State Warriors. Despite the legitimate built-in reason for the Lakers’ rough patch, rumors suggest coach Luke Walton’s job may not be safe. In light of speculation Walton may be on the hot seat, Lakers co-owner and...2019
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• Report: Luke Walton still has the backing of Lakers owner
The Los Angeles Lakers have dropped from a top-four seed on Christmas Day to completely out of the Western Conference Playoffs in a matter of less than a month. It’s obvious that the loss of LeBron James to a groin injury has played a role in this free fall. Los Angeles boasts a 3-7 record since James suffered said injury in a blowout win over the Warriors. This has led to speculation that head co...2019
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• Luke Walton's fate hinges on Jeanie Buss making crucial decision
Controlling owner Jeanie Buss holds the key to Luke Walton‘s future as head coach, Bill Oram of The Athletic opines. If team president Magic Johnson urges Buss to make a coaching change in the near future or at the end of the season, she would have to choose between her loyalty to Johnson and her faith in Walton, Oram continues. There is growing uneasiness about Walton’s job security following a l...2019
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• Ex-Lakers Owner Jerry Buss’ Custom-Built Mansion Hits Market For $11.85 Million
Ex-Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss’ custom-built mansion in Rancho Santa Fe, California, recently hit the open market for $11.85 million. Lakers legends Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, and Shaquille O’Neal often made visits. The land was purchased by Dr. Buss in 1994 for less than $300,000. His house, known as the “Dream Ranch,” was built to his […] The post Ex-Lakers...2024
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• Reggie Miller rips LaVar Ball, says Lakers should threaten Lonzo trade to shut him up
Reggie Miller thinks that the Los Angeles Lakers should take some drastic measures to address their LaVar Ball problem.Appearing Tuesday on “The Dan Patrick Show,” the retired Indiana Pacers great-turned-TNT analyst tore into the Ball family patriarch and his sons.“I hope he’s enjoying his European vacation, and his sons are enjoying playing in Lithuania, because those two, in my opinion, have no ...2018
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• Magic Johnson Gets Workouts in on Yacht While Vacationing
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• The Can-Do Kid: Becky Hammon's Incredible Journey from Rapid City to the NBA
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"co/HbR0K6eJzg— JNav (@jnavla) April 23, 2024 Even Magic Johnson is against the Lakers on this one!"

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"Magic Johnson becomes fourth athlete billionaire: Lakers icon joins Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Tiger Woods"

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"Iguodala believes Curry has passed Magic Johnson"

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"Or at least according to NBA legend Magic Johnson."

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"The Lakers are winning with ball-handling, basketball-IQ and toughness, just as Magic Johnson planned"

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"Magic Johnson on Lakers' early season success: 'This team would not be in the position it's in without me'"

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"A couple of months ago, Magic Johnson had a conversation with his GM, Rob Pelinka, suggesting that it'd be great for the Lakers to get so"

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"Watch Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas reconcile decades after friendship breakdown"

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"Magic Johnson."

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"On Sunday, O'Neal sparked an interesting debate by writing on Instagram that the all-time Lakers squad (Shaq, Kobe Bryant, Elgin Baylor, Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) would beat the best five in Bulls history (Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, Horace Grant and Derrick Rose)—by 50 points."

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"Although he was far from the ideal talent and left more questions than he did answers in his wake, he's one of only 10 players to eclipse 16,000 points, 2,500 rebounds, 6,000 assists and 1,000 steals, an exclusive list that also includes Magic Johnson, Clyde Drexler, Scottie Pippen, Isiah Thomas, Gary Payton, Kidd and Stockton."

• ‘If you show it, they will watch’: The meaning of Year 28 for the WNBA
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• Caitlin Clark is already the face of the WNBA. But she’s not the savior

NBAE via Getty Images Caitlin Clark will do great things for the WNBA, but she is merely the leader of all the momentum the league has going for it. It’s about 10:00 p.m. at Brooklyn Academy of Music on Monday night, and the WNBA-est part of the WNBA Draft is unfolding. Well, perhaps third. It was tough to compete with Kate Martin — who merely showed up to support her Iowa teammate Caitli...2024
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• Twitter reacts to Aaron Donald’s retirement

Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images What players, Hall of Famers, and wives had to say about Rams great Aaron Donald, #99, retiring from the NFL When Aaron Donald made his retirement announcement on Twitter on Friday, nobody had a more succinct and appropriate reaction to how non-Rams NFL players felt about the news: Kyler Murray simply replies, “THANK GOD.” THANK GOD. — Kyler Murray ...2024
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• NBA Players Represent 12 Of 50 Highest-Paid Athletes Of All-Time

Michael Jordan is the highest-paid athlete of all-time, according to a study from Sportico. Jordan's inflation-adjusted earnings put him at $3.75 billion. LeBron James ranks fifth at $1.76 billion or $1.36 billion when not adjusted for inflation. Ahead of James in the top-5 are Tiger Wood, Cristiano Ronaldo and Arnold Palmer. Behind James in the top-10 are Jack Nicklaus, Lionel Messi, David Beckh...2024
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• Giants news, 2/7: Tim Kelly hiring, Shane Bowen, Joe Schoen, more headlines

New York Giants news for Wednesday Good morning, New York Giants fans! Giants hire ex-Titans’ offensive coordinator Tim Kelly to coach tight ends The New York Giants are hiring former Tennessee Titans’ offensive coordinator Tim Kelly to replace Andy Bischoff as the team’s tight ends coach. The Giants now have both of the coordinators from former Tennessee head coach Mike Vrabel’s 2023 Titans’ staf...2024
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• Ben Simmons looked like his old self in Nets return, in a good way
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• Bob Myers’ position with NFL’s Washington Commanders, explained

Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports The former Golden State Warriors architect will be part of reshaping the Washington Commanders’ future in the NFL. Bob Myers was the architect of four NBA championship teams with the Golden State Warriors. After stepping down from his position with the Warriors in May of 2023, the esteemed executive has landed a surprising gig in a new league. The Washingt...2024
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• Magic Johnson joins Jordan, Tiger and LeBron as fourth athlete to become billionaire

Magic Johnson is now the fourth athlete to be named billionaire with a majority of his net worth coming from an investment in life insurance company EquiTrust....2023
• Magic Johnson becomes fourth athlete billionaire: Lakers icon joins Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Tiger Woods

Johnson's net worth is up to an estimated $1.2 billion...2023
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• How Magic Johnson Missed Out on Billions With Nike
Magic Johnson came into the NBA in 1979 real hot after beating Larry Bird in the national championship, so he got plenty of sneaker deals thrown at him – including one from Nike. Along with Nike, Adidas and Converse offered Magic a sponsorship deal. The Lakers legend decided to sign with Converse, which financially speaking […] The post How Magic Johnson Missed Out on Billions With Nik...2023
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• Internet Goes Crazy Over Magic Johnson’s Tweet About Steph’s Mom
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• Lakers blame refs for blowing 20-point lead to Nuggets, and even their fans won’t buy it

Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images Sorry Lakers, but the refs weren’t the reason you blew a 20-point lead to the Nuggets. The Los Angeles Lakers finally had a win over the Denver Nuggets in their grasp. Down 1-0 in their first round series in the 2024 NBA Playoffs, the Lakers walloped Denver in the first half, opening up a 20-point lead early in the third quarter. Game over, right?...2024
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• Meet 2024 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game roster

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Meet the famous faces of the 2024 NBA All Star Celebrity Game The 2024 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game takes place on Friday, Feb. 16 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. and will be broadcasted on ESPN. Instead of the team captains who will also coach, this year there are multiple celebrity coaches who cross between sports and culture. This year has a lot of fo...2024
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• Giants news, 2/7: Tim Kelly hiring, Shane Bowen, Joe Schoen, more headlines
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• Caitlin Clark’s crossover superstardom is the greatest show in sports

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Caitlin Clark’s transcendence is changing women’s sports for the better. When Michael Jordan arrived in Paris in 1997 for a preseason corporate showcase known as the McDonald’s Championship, the French press treated his appearance with Christ-like reverence. “Michael Jordan is in Paris,” wrote the local tabloid France-Soir, as memorialized in David Halb...2024
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• Ben Simmons looked like his old self in Nets return, in a good way
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• Magic Johnson refutes Stephen Curry's claim that he's the best point guard ever with long list of statistics

Curry called himself the best point guard of all time earlier this summer...2023
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• The Nuggets’ long, tortured path to the brink of their first NBA championship
Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images The Nuggets went through hell for decades before finally building a championship-caliber team. Denver’s first (pro) basketball club debuted in 1948 as the “Nuggets” — on account of all that gold — with the National Basketball League. The Nuggets joined the NBA in 1949-50 before folding after one season, not enough wins, not nearly enough gold. Denver sa...2023
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• Angel Reese taunting Caitlin Clark was fair game, not ‘classless’
Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Saying Angel Reese is ‘classless’ is dog whistling at its worst. The national championship game between LSU and Iowa in the 2023 women’s NCAA tournament was everything college basketball could have ever wanted. The Tigers were one of the best teams in the country, Caitlin Clark is the biggest star in the game, and more visibility than ever thanks to the m...2023
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• ‘If you show it, they will watch’: The meaning of Year 28 for the WNBA
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• Lakers blame refs for blowing 20-point lead to Nuggets, and even their fans won’t buy it
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• Caitlin Clark is already the face of the WNBA. But she’s not the savior
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• Twitter reacts to Aaron Donald’s retirement
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• The Commanders turned a Ravens preseason game into their personal Super Bowl

The Commanders ended the Ravens’ historic preseason winning streak, and celebrated it like a championship. Something incredible happened on Monday night, and unless you’re a die-hard NFL sicko, you likely missed it. On paper nothing about a Commanders vs. Ravens preseason game on Monday Night Football made it compelling enough to become must-watch football, but for Washington they turned a glorifi...2023
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• How Nikola Jokic became the NBA’s version of Tom Brady
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Jokic was a draft steal for the ages. Nikola Jokic is headed to his first NBA Finals, and all the momentum is with Denver. It’s the culmination of an incredible 10-year career that still feels like it’s just getting started, and came about in the most incredible way. Joker being on the verge of winning his first NBA championship is an opportunity to appreci...2023
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• Dan Snyder and Josh Harris have reached an agreement on sale of the Washington Commanders
Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images A group led by Josh Harris has reached an agreement with the Snyder family regarding buying the Washington Commanders The Washington Commanders are one step closer to having new owners. On Friday afternoon the organization and a group of potential buyers led by Josh Harris announced that they have entered into a purchase and sale agreement. The potential new ...2023
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• Angel Reese taunting Caitlin Clark was fair game, not ‘classless’
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• Magic Johnson calls for Bill Russell's No. 6, currently worn by LeBron James, to be retired across NBA
If the league did decide to do this, it could grandfather in the current players who wear the number...2022
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• Kobe Bryant All That's Left of NBA's Greatest Draft Ever
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• Shaquille O'Neal Says All-Time Lakers Team Would Beat Bulls Legends by 50 Points
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• 34% of Fans Think Current Michael Jordan Can Beat LeBron James According to Poll
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• LeBron James May Never Match the Feats of Michael Jordan, and That's Just Fine
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• Reggie Miller: Kevin Durant Traded a Sacred Legacy for Cheap Jewelry
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• Magic Johnson backs Brady, won't watch Patriots if he isn't playing
Magic Johnson backs Brady, won't watch Patriots if he isn't playing...2015
• Watch Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas reconcile decades after friendship breakdown

"It's crazy it was one of those things we had to go through, but we through it, brother."...2017
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• Magic: 'I hope the Lakers lose every game'
Magic Johnson thinks that the Los Angeles Lakers should get serious about losing....2014
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• LeBron James Caught in Difficult Balancing Act in Addressing Social Issues
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• Steph Curry Wins 2023-24 Magic Johnson Award
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• Warriors' Curry wins 2nd Magic Johnson Award
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• Legend Magic Johnson blames poor load management for Lakers’ early playoff exit
A lot of questions were made after the Nuggets almost swept the purple and gold for a second consecutive year at the start of the week. This past Monday, the reigning champions beat the Lakers 4-1 in the first round series, and experts and fans can’t help but wonder why they barely improved from last […] The post Legend Magic Johnson blames poor load management for Lakers’ early ...2024
• Magic Johnson: 22-win team will 'definitely' be in playoffs next season

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• Lakers blame refs for blowing 20-point lead to Nuggets, and even their fans won’t buy it
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• When March Went Mad: Looking Back at the Legendary Matchup Between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson

In honor of March Madness, we’re detailing the most impactful college games of all-time. The legend of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson’s matchup in the 1979 National Championship still lives on. Tap into the nostalgia with our latest collection, “When March Went Mad”, which is available now. Shop here. Bird vs. Magic. Larry vs. Earvin. […] The post When March Went Mad: L...2024
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• When March Went Mad – Larry Bird vs. Magic Johnson

Bird vs. Magic. Larry vs. Earvin. The Hick from French Lick vs. Buck. A folk hero vs. a showman. No matter which way you slice it, there’s only ever been one matchup that built college basketball into the living, breathing sensation it is today. The historic rivalry between Larry Bird and Earvin “Magic” Johnson has […] The post When March Went Mad – Larry Bird vs. Magic Johnson appeared firs...2024
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• Twitter reacts to Aaron Donald’s retirement
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• Meet 2024 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game roster
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• Lakers blame refs for blowing 20-point lead to Nuggets, and even their fans won’t buy it
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• Caitlin Clark’s crossover superstardom is the greatest show in sports
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• How Nikola Jokic became the NBA’s version of Tom Brady
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• Magic Johnson ‘speechless’ after Lakers’ shocking loss to Blazers
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• The shocking truth behind Lakers legend Magic Johnson’s bizarre Twitter activity
Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson is an absolute legend on Twitter. He has no less than 5.1 million followers on his account, which more often than not, marvel at the bizarrely groundbreaking tweets he sends out every now and again. For some reason, the Lakers Hall of Famer often comes out with tweets that […] The post The shocking truth behind Lakers legend Magic Johnson’s bizarre...2021
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• Lakers star Russell Westbrook’s horrific feat puts Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson to shame
To say that Russell Westbrook has had a rough start for the Los Angeles Lakers would be an understatement at this point. A recent statistical anomaly serves as a clear testament to this fact, and it likely isn’t going to sit well with some of the legends of the franchise. One could argue that when […] The post Lakers star Russell Westbrook’s horrific feat puts Kobe Bryant, Magic ...2021
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• Lakers pull out of Anthony Davis trade talks over 'outrageous' demands
Los Angeles Lakers general manager Magic Johnson is not going to play the game anymore with New Orleans Pelicans general manager Dell Demps. According to Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times, the team has at least for the moment disengaged from any further trade talks for Anthony Davis. “The Lakers have ‘pulled out’ of any more conversations in trying to acquire New Orleans All-Star Anthony D...2019
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• Jeanie Buss continues to show support for Luke Walton
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• Report: Luke Walton still has the backing of Lakers owner
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