Erving breaks down how Magic Johnson stepped up without Kareem and changed NBA history forever.

"He's not indestructible" - Magic Johnson wasn't worried about the Lakers playing without Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1980-81 originally appeared on Basketball Network. The 1980-81 Los Angeles Lakers ...

During the 1980s and `90s there was the NBA All-Star Game and the offseason All-Star Game. Back then, Hall of Famer Magic Johnson hosted his annual "Midsummer Night's Magic" at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion.

When Los Angeles Lakers star center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar could not play in Game 6 of the championship series in 1980 due to an injury, rookie point guard Earvin “Magic” Johnson played center, guard and ...

It's fair to say that almost every NBA star playing today can still point to Magic Johnson for inspiration in at least part of their game. Michael Jordan himself looked up to Johnson as he was coming ...

Magic Johnson’s legacy as one of the NBA’s greatest players is well-known, but his impact goes far beyond his days on the court. As a player with the Lakers, Magic snagged five NBA titles, dazzling ...