Spencer Haywood admitted that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and he were in shock to learn that Magic Johnson was a guard at 6ft 9”.
From the "Showtime" era to the dominant Shaq and Kobe dynasty, and now to the LeBron James-led resurgence, the Lakers have redefined the NBA.
The Showtime Lakers are one of the most memorable teams in NBA history, headlined by NBA legends Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Magic Johnson first captured global attention as the leader of the Los Angeles Lakers during their 'Showtime' era, winning five NBA championships and redefining the game with his unselfish playstyle.
"Magic joined forces with Kareem to spawn the "Showtime" Lakers. His 11.2 career assists per game is the highest average in NBA history. He's also one of just two retired players to average at ...
Earvin "Magic" Johnson has a long list of accolades to ... where he ushered in the era of "Showtime" Lakers until he abruptly retired in 1991 after contracting HIV. "His honesty about his HIV ...
In Magic Johnson's second year as part owner of the Commanders, the team won its first playoff game in 19 years as Jayden ...
Decades after anchoring the Showtime Lakers' perimeter defense ... unveiling his No. 21 jersey on the wall of honor at their ...