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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...2024Read about Kobe Bryant
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• What makes Denver's Nikola Jokic so great? He's an amalgamation of Hall of Famers
Nikola Jokic is an amalgamation of Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, pre-injury Arvydas Sabonis and Bill Walton, Hakeem Olajuwon and yes, even LeBron James....2023Read about Nikola Jokic
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• Magic Johnson sends heartfelt message to Dikembe Mutombo ahead of treatment for brain tumorLos Angeles Lakers Hall of Famer Magic Johnson sent a heartfelt message to NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo ahead of his treatment for a brain tumor. “Wishing my good friend and brother Dikembe Mutombo a speedy recovery and sending him a lot of prayers as he begins treatment on his brain tumor,” Johnson wrote on Twitter. […] The post Magic Johnson sends heartfelt message to Dikembe Mut...2022Read about Dikembe Mutombo -
• Magic Johnson says Lakers should consider Anthony Davis trade amid multitude of injuries
Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson was a special guest on ESPN’s Get Up program recently and he had quite a few things to say about the current state of affairs for his beloved purple and gold. Now that the Lakers are virtually out of contention for the playoffs, Magic had some sound advice for the […] The post Magic Johnson says Lakers should consider Anthony Davis trade amid mul...2022Read about Anthony Davis
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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 ...2022Read about Los Angeles Lakers
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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...2021Read about LeBron James
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• Watch HBO trailer for upcoming Showtime Lakers series “Winning Time”The Showtime Lakers of Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Jerry Buss are getting the HBO treatment....2021Read about Kareem Abdul Jabbar -
• LeBron James gets bold warning from Magic Johnson after praising Kevin Durant
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has made it known that he’s far from done. While he showed signs of breaking down after another injury-riddled season, LeBron implied he’ll be back with a vengeance. Lakers great Magic Johnson, however, doesn’t necessarily agree. For him, LBJ is already on his last legs and his reign will […] The post LeBron James gets bold warning ...2021Read about LeBron James
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• Magic Johnson reveals keys to Lakers winning Game 5 vs. Suns without Anthony Davis
The Los Angeles Lakers are staring at a tough Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns on the road, and likely without superstar Anthony Davis because of a groin injury. Luckily, the Lakers have Magic Johnson to tell them the keys to winning without Davis. While LeBron James going hero mode is an obvious answer, Magic […] The post Magic Johnson reveals keys to Lakers winning Game 5 vs. Suns without A...2021Read about Anthony Davis
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• Magic Johnson admits to Stephen A. Smith why he’s ‘nervous’ for Lakers title repeat
Is it panic time for the Los Angeles Lakers? Prior to getting throttled by the New Orleans Pelicans 128-111 without Anthony Davis and LeBron James on Tuesday, Magic Johnson sounded less than confident about LA’s title aspirations on First Take. Magic Johnson is 'nervous' about the Lakers with LeBron & AD's injuries. "The Lakers have […] The post Magic Johnson admits...2021Read about Los Angeles Lakers
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Magic Johnson injury and suspension
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• Magic Johnson to receive ‘The Last Dance’ treatment with new documentary
The untitled documentary will include interviews with Johnson as well as archival footage from his Hall of Fame career. Filmmakers are said to have received “unprecedented access” to Johnson, and a premiere date is tentatively scheduled for some time in 2021....2020
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• Lakers GM Rob Pelinka on Kobe: “I lost my best friend and my sweet goddaughter”Rob Pelinka was, for many years, Kobe Bryant’s agent and confidant. Then, he came in (initially with Magic Johnson) to take over running the Lakers for Jeanie Buss. He was as close as anyone to Kobe, outside the star’s immediate family. Kobe’s death, along with Bryant’s daughter Gianna and seven others in a helicopter crash...2020Read about Rob Pelinka -
• Kobe Bryant death: Lakers legends Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reflect on Kobe's life
Bryant, 41, died in a helicopter crash on Sunday in Los Angeles...2020Read about Kobe Bryant
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• Gregg Popovich praises Luka Doncic as ‘Magic Johnson-like’
Luka Doncic showed little signs of rust in his return to the court Thursday night following a nearly two-week layoff due to an ankle injury. The Dallas Mavericks superstar was sensational, nearly notching a triple-double in a 102-98 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Following Doncic’s 24-point, 10-rebound and eight-assist performance, Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich had some pretty high praise f...2019Read about Gregg Popovich
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• Report: Lonzo Ball passed on 'unauthorized' surgery after Lakers' threat to void contract
Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball nearly underwent an "unauthorized" procedure on his left ankle procedure before the organization threatened to void his rookie contract, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. The drama occurred in late February with Ball travelling to Ohio to undergo the surgery before the Lakers brass talked him out of it. Owner Jeanie Buss sent a plane to Ohio to pick up Ball and ...2019Read about Lonzo Ball
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• Luke Walton on shutting LeBron down: 'Have a healthy summer'
LeBron James‘ first season in Lakers purple and gold did not go to plan as he will miss the postseason for the first time in 2005. Earlier this week, the team announced James would be shut down for the rest of the year. “After consulting with our team doctors and medical staff, we have decided to hold LeBron out of games for the remainder of the season,” the team said in a statement released by pr...2019Read about Luke Walton
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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...2019Read about LeBron James
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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...2019Read about Jeanie Buss
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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...2019Read about Jeanie Buss
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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...2019Read about Luke Walton
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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...2019Read about Luke Walton
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• Luke Walton reportedly in no ‘imminent danger’ of being fired
The Los Angeles Lakers have not surprisingly struggled amid LeBron James’ recent absence due to injury, but Luke Walton’s job reportedly remains safe. The Athletic’s Sam Amick mentions in his Tuesday “Notes” column that Walton, currently in his third year as Lakers head coach, is not in any “imminent danger” of getting fired by president of basketball operations Magic Johnson and general manager R...2019Read about Luke Walton
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• Magic Johnson: Lakers will ‘be okay’ despite LeBron James injury
Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson is not sweating LeBron James’ groin injury, especially in light of encouraging news that it’s not considered too serious. “We don’t worry about what people say,” Johnson told a TMZ Sports camera crew Wednesday night. “We’re having a great season, you can’t worry about what people say. “I’m happy and we’ll be okay.” James suffered ...2018Read about LeBron James
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• Rajon Rondo eyeing GM or coaching job after playing career
Now that he is on the back nine of his NBA career, Rajon Rondo is already thinking about what move might be next for him. Addressing reporters Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers guard, who remains out with a hand injury, was asked if he had thought about coaching upon the end of his playing days. Rondo replied that being a coach, general manager or president were all of interest to him, per Lakers r...2018Read about Rajon Rondo
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• Magic Johnson likes seeing Kevin Durant in a Lakers jersey
Magic Johnson knows the NBA is keeping a close eye on him when it comes to discussing star players who are under contract with other teams, but the Los Angeles Lakers executive can’t hide his excitement over Kevin Durant’s impending free agency. During an appearance on the FOX pregame show at the World Series over the weekend, Magic bragged about how he was able to bring LeBron James to LA. David ...2018Read about Kevin Durant
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• Lonzo Ball making strides in shooting improvement
The Lakers’ brass is encouraged by Lonzo Ball‘s revamped shooting stroke, Kyle Goon of the Orange County Register reports. Ball still holds the ball further left than most right-handed shooters but it’s closer to the center than last season, Goon notes. Ball shot 36% from the field and 30.5% from long range during his rookie season. “The way he’s shooting the ball looks a lot more fluid now,“ GM R...2018Read about Lonzo Ball
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• Magic Johnson: Lonzo Ball is Lakers’ starting PG
The Los Angeles Lakers are still committed to Lonzo Ball as their floor general despite the moves that they made at Thursday’s trade deadline.Speaking with the media shortly after acquiring Isaiah Thomas as part of a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson affirmed that Ball will remain the team’s starting point guard, per Bill Oram of the Southe...2018Read about Lonzo Ball
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• Lakers fined $50K for Magic Johnson tampering with Giannis
For the second time in five months, the Los Angeles Lakers have been fined by the NBA for violating the league’s tampering rules. Once again, some comments made by president of basketball operations Magic Johnson contributed to the penalty.According to the NBA, the fine is a result of some comments Johnson made about Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo in a recent interview. Johnson wa...2018Read about Los Angeles Lakers
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• NBA Referee Hotline Bling: Devin Harris sounds nasal
After ratifying the new CBA, the NBA created a hotline for players to call and speak their minds about NBA referees. They can plead their cases on technical fouls, complain about unfair treatment or get gambling tips from Scott Foster. It's an upgrade on the old system, where Magic Johnson and Larry Bird had to send David Stern beautiful, handwritten letters to protest flagrant fouls. Just kidding...2017Read about Devin Harris
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• Shaq's statue spotted outside Staples Center before unveiling
The Los Angeles Lakers will formally unveil Shaquille O’Neal’s statue during a ceremony Friday outside Staples Center. With only a few days left before the big reveal, work has begun in erecting the statue in Star Plaza outside the arena.Shaq himself took to Twitter Wednesday to provide a snapshot of the mammoth statue befitting his sizable frame. The bronze statue, which celebrates Shaq’s legenda...2017Read about Staples Center