Long before the NBA Draft Lottery, a coin flip between the two worst teams in each conference decided who got to pick first in the NBA Draft. And so after a 31-51 record during the 1978-79 season, the ...

Magic Johnson’s legacy is back in focus as ESPN highlights his record 30 NBA playoff triple-doubles and Reggie Miller calls his 1979-80 rookie campaign the best in league history. Johnson’s ...

The Los Angeles Lakers drafted Magic Johnson first overall in 1979. Johnson averaged 19.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 11.2 ...

Magic Johnson amazed basketball fans with his court vision and swagger, all while leading the Lakers to new heights. From NBA.com Staff Magic Johnson’s dynamic talents as a point guard led him to NBA ...

Magic Johnson became one of the best players in NBA history during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers. From 1979 to 1991, along with a brief spell in 1996, Johnson secured 10 All-NBA selections and ...