According to sports journalist Larry Schwartz of ESPN, Johnson and Bird saved the NBA from bankruptcy. [143] He later joined the Danish team The Great Danes. He won 3 MVP awards, 3 Finals MVP awards and 5 NBA championships. [63][64] Early in the 198182 season, Johnson had a heated dispute with Westhead, who Johnson said made the Lakers "slow" and "predictable". [65] After Johnson demanded to be traded, Lakers owner Jerry Buss fired Westhead and replaced him with Riley. That fall, he was drafted by the Lakers as the first overall pick.. Two-time Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame inductee: College Basketball Hall of Fame (class of 2006), 2016 WNBA champion (as part owner of the Sparks), 2020 World Series champion (as part owner of the Dodgers), This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 04:30. [44] The Lakers reached the Finals for the third year in a row, where Johnson's Lakers and Bird's Celtics met for the first time in the postseason. Happy Birthday to Hall of Famer, Magic Johnson! Clicking on a tab heading will display the specified set of statistics. Sign up for the The Rookie Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. The Lakers played poorly in a Game 1 loss, prompting Johnson to express frustration with his role in coach Del Harris' offense. In what was the most-watched college basketball game ever,[42] Michigan State defeated Indiana State 7564, and Johnson was voted Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four. . [148][149] Johnson appeared at Bird's retirement ceremony in 1992, and described Bird as a "friend forever";[113] during Johnson's Hall of Fame ceremony, Bird formally inducted his old rival. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? From NBA.com Staff September 14, 2021 6:24 AM In Game 6 of the 1980 Finals,. Now if we look at the PSA stats for the 1980-1981 Topps Bird, Magic rookie, they have graded about 9,800 copies. The 42 points scored by Johnson were the most ever by a rookie in the NBA, a record that still stands today. [190] In 2012, Johnson launched a cable TV network called Aspire, featuring programming targeted at black audiences, similar to networks such as Black Entertainment Television (BET) and TV One. Three Point Attempts (3PTA) Points Per Game (PPG) Assists Per Game (APG) Rebounds Per Game (RPG) Blocks Per Game (BPG) Steals Per Game (SPG) Field Goal Percentage (FG%) Free Throw Percentage (FT%) Three Point Percentage (3PT%) Minutes Played Turnovers True Shooting Percentage Playoff Stats Games (G) Minutes Played Per Game (MP) Points Assists (Ast) Do you have a sports website? Right, Born: . [114] The Dream Team, which along with Johnson included fellow Hall of Famers such as Bird, Michael Jordan, and Charles Barkley, was considered unbeatable. During his seventh season in the NBA, he had a meeting with Michael Ovitz, CEO of Creative Artists Agency. [154], Johnson was exceptional because he played point guard despite being 6ft 9in (2.06m), a size reserved normally for frontcourt players. 8 of 9! Magic Johnson: No: Stephen Curry: No: All-NBA Second Team Team. Statistics; Transactions . [9] Johnson was a member of the 1992 United States men's Olympic basketball team ("The Dream Team"), which won the Olympic gold medal in Barcelona. His favorite basketball player was Bill Russell, whom he admired more for his many championships than his athletic ability. [146] With the two future Hall of Famers, the league won a whole generation of new fans,[147] drawing both traditionalist adherents of Bird's dirt court Indiana game and those appreciative of Johnson's public park flair. [125][127] Johnson, who still had a guaranteed player contract that would pay him $14.6 million during the 199495 NBA season, signed a separate contract to coach the team that had no compensation. SGC has graded another 1,100 and Beckett has graded another 3,800 copies for a grand total of 14,700 . Mathurin recorded a game-high 26 points while Banchero scored 23 for . [33], Despite their on-court rivalry, Johnson and Bird became close friends during the filming of a 1984 Converse shoe advertisement that depicted them as enemies. FGA, TRB, AST, PF, GS over 99% complete back to 1975-76. Magic Johnson. [19] During Johnson's ownership of these teams, the Sparks won the 2016 WNBA championship, the Dodgers won the 2020 World Series, and LAFC won the 2022 MLS Cup. Magic and the Lakers completed a sensational 6-game victory after Kareem Abdul-Jabbar would miss Game 6 despite putting up 33.4 PPG, 13.6 RPG, and 4.6 BPG. Magic, Buck, E.J. [87] The game-winning shot, which Johnson dubbed his "junior, junior, junior sky-hook",[87] helped Los Angeles defeat Boston in six games. The Lakers. [95] It was the fifth and final NBA championship of his career. [45], Johnson was drafted first overall in 1979 by the Los Angeles Lakers. Magic won his first Finals MVP in 1980, averaging 21.5 PPG, 11.2 RPG, and 8.7 APG. During the playoffs, while Bird scored 0.5 less points per game, Magic delivered one more assist and picked 0.5 more rebounds per game. [28] His career 138triple-double games places him third all-time behind Oscar Robertson and Russell Westbrook. 910. 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Michigan State, High School: [23] Johnson looked forward to playing at Sexton High School, a school with a very successful basketball team and history that also happened to be only five blocks from his home. [89] Johnson had another productive season with averages of 19.6points, 11.9assists, and 6.2rebounds per game despite missing 10 games with a groin injury. "Earvin Johnson" redirects here. Other biographies include: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [72] With Johnson's teammates Nixon, James Worthy, and Bob McAdoo all hobbled by injuries, the Lakers were swept by the Sixers, and Malone was crowned the Finals MVP. PREMIUM. [121][122], Johnson returned to the NBA as coach of the Lakers near the end of the 199394 NBA season, replacing Randy Pfund, and Bill Bertka, who served as an interim coach for two games. (LAFC) of Major League Soccer (MLS) in 2017. [229], HIV had been associated with intravenous drug users and homosexuals,[226] but Johnson's campaigns sought to show that the risk of infection was not limited to those groups. 1959 Midway through Game 5 of the Finals, Kareem suffered a severe sprained ankle. As remarkable Magic's performance was in Game 6, Kareem's. [170] Johnson resides in Beverly Hills and has a vacation home in Dana Point, California. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. "[28][33] Johnson could dominate a game without scoring, running the offense and distributing the ball with flair. He now has the type of off-ball offense and defensive tools NBA teams can picture translating. . [20], Earvin Johnson Jr. was born in Lansing, Michigan, to General Motors assembly worker Earvin Sr. and school janitor Christine. In the decisive Game 7 in Boston, as the Lakers trailed by three points in the final minute, opposing point guard Dennis Johnson stole the ball from Johnson, a play that effectively ended the series. "Jamaal Wilkes had an unbelievable game", said Johnson in 2011. [157] The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inducted him in 2002. After showing Schultz the tremendous buying power of minorities, Johnson was able to purchase 125 Starbucks stores, which reported higher than average per capita sales. [158] ESPN's SportsCentury ranked Johnson No. Johnson said that what was "most amazing" about joining the Lakers was the chance to play alongside Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,[46] the team's 7ft 2in (2.18m) center who became the leading scorer in NBA history. Playing with the Canberra Cannons of Australia's National Basketball League instead of his usual group of players, Johnson's team defeated the Spartans 10485, as he scored 12 points, with 10 assists and 10 rebounds. [48] Lakers coach Jack McKinney had the 6-foot-9-inch (2.06m) rookie Johnson, who some analysts thought should play forward, be a point guard, even though incumbent Norm Nixon was already one of the best in the league. Michigan State. [186] In addition to these business ventures, Johnson has also created the Magic Card, a pre-paid MasterCard aimed at helping low-income people save money and participate in electronic commerce. [151], In 905NBA games, Johnson tallied 17,707points, 6,559rebounds, and 10,141assists, translating to career averages of 19.5points, 7.2rebounds, and 11.2assists per game, the highest assists per game average in NBA history. [72] He replaced Randy Pfund and Bill Bertka as interim coaches. International Stats at Basketball-Reference.com, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com, Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history, Frequently Asked Questions about the NBA, WNBA and Basketball, Basketball-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREE. [11] His friendship and rivalry with Boston Celtics star Larry Bird, whom he faced in the 1979 NCAA finals and three NBA championship series, are well documented. Johnson learned everything he could about business, often meeting with corporate executives during road trips. "[108], Despite his retirement, Johnson was voted by fans as a starter for the 1992 NBA All-Star Game at Orlando Arena, although his former teammates Byron Scott and A. C. Green said that Johnson should not play,[110] and several NBA players, including Utah Jazz forward Karl Malone, argued that they would be at risk of contamination if Johnson suffered an open wound while on court. Larry Bird finished above Magic Johnson in the NBA MVP Voting in 8 of their 9 first seasons. The basketball game was part of festivities organized to celebrate Obama's 49th birthday. [75] In Game 3, Johnson responded with 21assists in a 137104 win, but he made several crucial errors late in the contest during Game 4. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Magic Johnson was a member of the renowned NBA team 1990-91 Los Angeles Lakers who played at the Point Guard or Shooting Guard position. During his rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1979-80, Magic Johnson showed that the truth is stranger than fiction. [38] His college decision came down to Michigan and Michigan State in East Lansing. 230. the Deejay, Tragic, The Magic Man, Junior are nicknames for Magic Johnson. [131][132] He missed two games and was stripped of his title as team captain. Jan. 25, 2023: The Pacers couldn't overcome a 17-point first quarter deficit in a 126-120 loss to the Magic at Amway Center. Read up on Magic Johnson's biography, career, awards and more on ESPN. He went to Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz with the idea that he could successfully open the coffee shops in urban areas. In Game 6 of the 1980 Finals, Magic Johnson recorded 42 points and 15 rebounds to help the Lakers to the title. [187] In 2006, Johnson created a contract food service with Sodexo USA called Sodexo-Magic. [107] At the time, only a small percentage of HIV-positive American men had contracted it from heterosexual sex,[92][108] and it was initially rumored that Johnson was gay or bisexual, although he denied both. It's true that I hated missing out on Sexton. [13] In 1991, Johnson married Earlitha "Cookie" Kelly in a small wedding in Lansing which included guests Thomas, Aguirre, and Herb Williams. He won his first Finals MVP award and his first NBA championship. College. Winning Time again explored the Magic Johnson vs Larry Bird narrative in its season finale. [19][218], Johnson is a supporter of the Democratic Party. Magic Johnson on NBA 2K23. [16] He stated that his wife Cookie and their unborn child did not have HIV, and that he would dedicate his life to "battle this deadly disease". Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. Senate. [193][194] He has also made investments in urban real estate through the Canyon-Johnson and Yucaipa-Johnson funds. Earvin Johnson Jr. Twitter : MagicJohnson (Magic, Buck, E.J. Of course, he would go on to win five NBA titles and become one of the best players in history. Magic Johnson: 1 (1982) . The Lakers would defeat the 76ers in six games, with Magic Johnson being crowned Finals MVP. [44] However, the Lakers bowed out to the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference semifinals, which was the Lakers' earliest playoffs elimination in nine years. [83], Johnson again averaged a double-double in the 198586 NBA season, with 18.8points, 12.6assists, and 5.9rebounds per game. [51], The Lakers compiled a 6022record in the regular season and reached the 1980 NBA Finals,[52] in which they faced the Philadelphia 76ers, who were led by forward Julius Erving. And the first few months, I was miserable at Everett. However, Magic's playoff stats are better. He managed to come back in the game in the fourth quarter and helped the Lakers win (taking a 3-2 lead). Here are the 13 most expensive David Robinson cards: 1. He wondered why so many athletes had failed at business, and sought advice. SimLeague Basketball. His mother spent many hours after work each night cleaning their home and preparing the next day's meals, while his father did janitorial work at a used car lot and collected garbage, all while never missing a day at General Motors. He led the league in regular season assists four times, and is the NBA's all-time leader in average assists per game in both the regular season (11.19 assists per game) and the playoffs (12.35 assists per game). [126] He was coaching a team that had five of his former teammates on the roster: Vlade Divac, Elden Campbell, Tony Smith, Kurt Rambis, James Worthy, and Michael Cooper, who was brought in as an assistant coach. [202] In February 2017, Johnson returned to the Lakers as an advisor to Jeanie Buss. [230] He has advertised GlaxoSmithKline's drugs,[231] and partnered with Abbott Laboratories to publicize the fight against AIDS in African American communities.[230]. He is also part of a group of investors that purchased the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2012 and the Los Angeles Sparks in 2014,[18] and was part of the ownership group that established Los Angeles F.C. The first Magic Johnson Theater located in the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, closed in 2010 and re-opened in 2011 as Rave Cinema 15. Data runs from 1946-47 to present unless otherwise noted. While Johnson is considered the leader of the ownership group, the controlling owner is Mark Walter, chief executive officer for Guggenheim Partners. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [49][50] Johnson averaged 18.0points, 7.7rebounds, and 7.3assists per game for the season, was selected to the NBA All-Rookie Team, and was named an NBA All-Star Game starter. Johnson stated that his aim was to "help educate all people about what [HIV] is about" and teach others not to "discriminate against people who have HIV and AIDS". In his rookie season, the Lakers won the N . [23][31] Johnson's sister Pearl and his brother Larry had bused to Everett the previous year and did not have a pleasant experience. Regular season: PTS, FG, FT, 3P complete all-time. [203], In the wake of the Donald Sterling controversy, limited media reports indicated that Johnson had expressed an interest in purchasing the Los Angeles Clippers franchise. The game was played at a gym inside Fort McNair, and reporters covering the president were not allowed to enter. Magic Johnson Rookie year stats: 18.0 points (on 53.0 percent shooting), 7.7 rebounds, 7.3 assists, 2.4 steals There's a famous story of how Magic Johnson actually never wanted to play. Join our linker program. Earvin Johnson Jr. . 5, Magic Johnson combined dazzling playmaking with charisma to lead the Showtime Lakers to five titles", "Magic Johnson vs. Stephen Curry: Does Warriors star have stats case to surpass Lakers legend as GOAT point guard? Though he lost out on Rookie of the Year to Larry Bird, Magic still averaged 18.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 2.4 steals. [62], In 1981, after the 198081 season, Johnson signed a 25-year, $25million contract with the Lakers (equivalent to $75,000,000 in 2021), which was the highest-paying contract in sports history up to that point. "[128] While Johnson played well in 1996, there were struggles both on and off the court. Random House. On NBA 2K23, this Classic Version of Magic Johnson's 2K Rating is 93 and has a 2-Way Playshot Build. Johnson returned to the NBA as a coach but he was still paid his regular player salary. Magic Johnson Profile at Los Angeles Lakers Universe Magic Johnson Profile at Authentic Basketball Wilt Chamberlain Profile at NBA Universe NBAUniverse.com has all the details about the NBA scoring leaders, assists leaders, rebounds leaders and all the other stats and awards compared here. In comparison, Magic`s stats are 19.5, 7.2 and 11.2, respectively. 3. When Earvin "Magic" Johnson boarded the Los Angeles Lakers' team plane to Philadelphia, he decided to make a bold move and take Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's seat in the first row. $95.00 shipping. Here is Magic Johnson's season by season for his career. In what was his rookie year. [175], Johnson had an extremely close relationship with Lakers owner Jerry Buss, whom he saw as a mentor and a father figure. [162] In 2022, the NBA began awarding MVPs for the conference finals; the Western Conference Finals MVP trophy is named in Johnson's honor, while the Eastern Conference trophy is named after Bird. [16] Many articles praised Johnson as a hero, and the then-U.S. President George H. W. Bush said, "For me, Magic is a hero, a hero for anyone who loves sports. In the final game of the CBA series, Johnson had 30 points, 17 rebounds, and 13 assists, leading the All-Stars to a 126121 victory over the Oklahoma City Cavalry. 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