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Jalen Williams' Resilience Helps Thunder Gain Solid Position Heading Into Game 5 vs. Pacers

Magic Johnson · Oklahoma City

Jalen Williams' Resilience Helps Thunder Gain Solid Position Heading Into Game 5 vs. Pacers

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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jalen Williams keeps bouncing back. The Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star has suffered through poor shooting stretches in each of the past three playoff series. And each time, he’s recovered to help the Thunder win critical games. After two rough shooting nights to start the Finals series against the Indiana Pacers, the 24-year-old forward found his stride. In Game 4, Williams handled the ball more and was aggressive. He scored…See the Story

ESPN Fans In Agreement On Magic Johnson's Appearance On 'First Take'

Magic Johnson · Los Angeles

ESPN Fans In Agreement On Magic Johnson's Appearance On 'First Take'

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NBA Fans Want Doris Burke Fired (1:31) Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson spent Thursday sharing his thoughts about the current landscape of the NBA on various ESPN shows. Johnson, who was once a studio analyst for ESPN, kicked off his Thursday morning by appearing on "Get Up." He then appeared on "First Take" to discuss the NBA Finals as well as the Lakers' outlook for the 2025-26 season. While on "First Take," Johnson was asked to share …See the Story

When Magic Johnson Blamed Leaving Lakers Job on Rob Pelinka's Backstabbing

Magic Johnson · Los Angeles

When Magic Johnson Blamed Leaving Lakers Job on Rob Pelinka's Backstabbing

In February 2017, Magic Johnson made a high-profile return to the Los Angeles Lakers as the president of Basketball Operations. Expectations were set sky-high for the franchise legend. He was seen as the man who could steer the Lakers back to relevance. But just two years later, in April 2019, he shocked everyone by stepping down from his role abruptly. What followed was even more surprising. Appearing on First Take in May 2019, Magic laid out e…Read Article

Bradshaw Basketball Camps come to an end - Bitterroot Star

by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor Back in 1982 while the “Eye of the Tiger” topped the charts, and Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar were leading the Lakers to the NBA […]Magic Johnson · Stevensville Read Article

Magic Johnson Reacts To Jeanie Buss Selling The Lakers

(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) The NBA world was shocked to hear about the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers. Not many people knew the Lakers were for sale, and in a media-centric society, a deal of this magnitude is usually leaked ahead of time. This was tight-lipped until it ended with Mark Walter buying the team at a valuation of $10 billion. Walter’s deal broke the record previously set by the Boston Celtics earlier this year, who were …Magic Johnson · Los Angeles See the Story

Oklahoma Won the NBA with One of the Strongest Defenses Ever.

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At the level of the Bulls of Michael Jordan and the Lakers of Magic Johnson, according to some data, and with a rather particular approachMichael Jordan · Italy Read Article

Lakers News: Magic Johnson Reveals His Greatest NBA Moment

The rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics hit its peak in the 1980s with Magic Johnson and Larry Bird leading their respective franchises against each other in three different NBA Finals. The last of those meetings in 1987 provided one of the greatest and most replayed moments in NBA history. In the always pivotal Game 4 and with the Lakers trailing by one point with just seven seconds left, Magic took the inbounds pass from …Magic Johnson · Los Angeles Read Article

Bill Simmons Gets Into It With Magic Johnson Over $10B Sale Of The Los Angeles Lakers

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magic johnson bill simmons Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Lakers became the most expensive sports team in history as they were sold to a group led by Guggenheim Partners CEO Mark Walter for $10 billion. Walter, 65 years old, previously owned 20 percent of the Lakers before purchasing a majority share. The $10 billion that the Buss Family received for the Los Angeles Lakers after 45 years of ownership dwarfs the $6.1 billion paid for the Bost…Luka Dončić · Los Angeles See the Story

Magic Johnson Survived Jordan and Bird. But a Starbucks Boardroom Nearly Broke Him… Until He Pulled Off the Deal No One Saw Coming

When Earvin “Magic” Johnson reflects on his most challenging business moments, he doesn’t immediately think of competing against basketball legends Larry Bird and Michael Jordan. Instead, the 65-year-old entrepreneur points to a boardroom in 1998 where he faced skeptical Starbucks shareholders who would ultimately greenlight a deal that transformed his post-NBA career. LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 21: Magic Johnson is seen at “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on A…Magic Johnson · New York Read Article

Magic Johnson in Split, See Photo From Split Restaurant

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Labelled A "Difficult Leader" At Times Like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson Was Open To Criticism, Says Michael Cooper

Being the superstar on your team is not just about the fame and the views. Every superstar, from Michael Jordan in the 90s to LeBron James today, is expected to lead the team. Not just in stats, but also mentally and physically. They are the de facto voice of authority in the locker room, and often, a team’s successes and failures are solely placed on their shoulders. Magic Johnson, despite being a rookie the first time he tasted championship gl…Magic Johnson · Los Angeles See the Story

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