In Johnson’s case, the Los Angeles Lakers built the team around his ability to run the fast break and find people for easy ...

Magic mastered passing not just through vision, but feel. He reacted in real time to defenses, trusting instinct over calculation. Whether it was a no-look, behind-the-back, or mid-air improvisation, ...

Magic Johnson explained how he perfected the art of passing: "Everybody on the Lakers knew to get out to the lane and I'll get it to you" originally appeared on Basketball Network.

1974 - Earns the nickname “Magic” after a game his sophomore year of high school, in which he scores 36 points, 18 rebounds and 16 assists. Lansing State Journal sportswriter Fred Stabley Jr. is the ...

Following his passing on Wednesday, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2002 inductee Magic Johnson mourned his death. “I am sorry to hear about the passing of Coach Frank Layden ...

Following his death, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2002 inductee Magic Johnson mourned his passing. “Cookie and I are sad to hear about the passing of our dear friend Malcom-Jamal ...

Magic Johnson is one of the most popular players in NBA (and Los Angeles Lakers) history. He still remains very active on social media, speaking about sports ( ...

Denny Medley-Imagn Images Magic Johnson Saddened by Passing of Former UCLA Star and NBA Champion Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Cole Sullivan | Last updated Jun 12, 2025 4:40 PM ET ...

Johnson became the league's all-time assists leader on April 15, 1991, passing Oscar Robertson's leading mark at the time with his 9,888th career assist.