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• Commanders Minority Owner Magic Johnson Celebrates Washington’s First NFL Playoff Win in 19 Years
Magic Johnson gives credit to head coach Dan Quinn and the Washington Commanders players after their first playoff win in 19 seasons....2025
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• Michael Jordan Commended Scottie Pippen For Playing Better Defense Than Him On Magic Johnson In 1991 NBA Finals: ‘Pip Never Let Him Get Started’
Michael Jordan commended Scottie Pippen for playing excellent defense on Magic Johnson in the 1991 NBA Finals. Jordan was the primary defender on Johnson in Game 1 and the Chicago Bulls lost at home. Bulls head coach Phil Jackson went with Pippen on Johnson starting in Game 2 and the series changed. “Scottie accepted that […] The post Michael Jordan Commended Scottie Pippen...2025
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• Magic Johnson To Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Magic Johnson is set to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony on Saturday. Johnson will be one of 19 people to receive the honor. The recipients have made "exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors," according to the White House. Following his retirement, Johnson...2025
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• Magic Johnson, O's owner Rubenstein to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
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• Magic, Messi to get Presidential Medal of Freedom
Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Lionel Messi will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony at the White House....2025
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• Cavs Draining Threes At Record Pace, And Therefore, Reigning Supreme

The Cavaliers are on a roll, folks. A 20-3 start, tied for the fastest in franchise history, and they’re doing it with an old-school mindset and a modern twist. Defense, discipline, and lights-out shooting. And, oh yeah, they just survived another Nikola Jokic triple-double, his 139th, pushing him past Magic Johnson on the all-time list. […] The post Cavs Draining Threes At Record Pace, And ...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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• 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...2019
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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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"Magic, Messi to get Presidential Medal of Freedom"

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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."

2020
"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'"

2018
"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"

2017
"Watch Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas reconcile decades after friendship breakdown"

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"Magic Johnson."

2015
"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."

• 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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• 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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• How Magic Johnson missed out on $5 billion by not accepting Nike offer as NBA rookie

Magic is doing just fine financially, but that's still a tough pill to swallow...2023
• 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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• 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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• Nikola Jokic and Magic Johnson’s highlight reel has stunning similarities

Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images Nikola Jokic and Magic Johnson are linked by more than just triple-doubles Nikola Jokic had already firmly established himself as the best basketball player in the world heading into the 2024-25 season with three NBA MVP trophies, one championship, and one NBA Finals MVP already under his belt before he turned 30 years old. Jokic faced one of ...2024
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• Jokic passes Magic for third on triple-doubles list
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic finished with 27 points, 20 rebounds and 11 assists for his 139th career triple-double, passing Hall of Famer Magic Johnson for third on the career list....2024
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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
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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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• Nikola Jokic and Magic Johnson’s highlight reel has stunning similarities
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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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• 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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• 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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• Magic Johnson opens up on living with HIV 30 years after his diagnosis
The Lakers legend remembers how telling his wife was the most difficult part of being diagnosed with HIV...2021

• 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'
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• LeBron James Caught in Difficult Balancing Act in Addressing Social Issues
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• Commanders Minority Owner Magic Johnson Celebrates Washington’s First NFL Playoff Win in 19 Years
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• Michael Jordan Commended Scottie Pippen For Playing Better Defense Than Him On Magic Johnson In 1991 NBA Finals: ‘Pip Never Let Him Get Started’
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• Nikola Jokic and Magic Johnson’s highlight reel has stunning similarities
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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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• Meet 2024 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game roster
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• Caitlin Clark’s crossover superstardom is the greatest show in sports
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• Bob Myers’ position with NFL’s Washington Commanders, explained
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• The Nuggets’ long, tortured path to the brink of their first NBA championship
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• How Nikola Jokic became the NBA’s version of Tom Brady
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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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• 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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• Magic Johnson: Anyone who kept quiet about sexual assaults at Michigan State 'should be fired'
Johnson, who led the Spartans to the 1979 NCAA title, wants heads to roll at his former school...2018