Stats: None. They also toured the United States, playing five games against teams from the CBA. [154] In the 1982 NBA Finals, he was named the Finals MVP averaging just 16.2 points, the lowest average of any Finals MVP award recipient in the three-point shot era. Johnson's career achievements include three NBA MVP Awards, three NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Awards, nine NBA Finals appearances, 12 All-Star games, and nine All-NBA First Team selections. [94] Despite not being named MVP, Johnson had a strong championship series, averaging 21.1points on .550shooting, 13.0assists, and 5.7rebounds per game. Birthdate. [176] Calling Buss his "second father" and "one of [his] best friends", Johnson spent five hours visiting Buss at the hospital just a few months before his death from cancer. Magic Johnson has a 6'9" wingspan. Coming off the bench, Johnson had 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 10 assists to help the Lakers to a 128118 victory. 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. [224] He hosted a fundraiser for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign on August 22, 2016. Regular season: PTS, FG, FT, 3P complete all-time. He was selected to play in his first All-Star game. Kawhi Leonard vs Kemba Walker vs Kevin Durant vs Kobe Bryant vs LaMelo Ball vs LeBron James vs Lonzo Ball vs Luka Doni vs Magic Johnson vs Manu Ginbili vs Mike Conley vs Oscar Robertson vs Paul George vs . [188][189] In 2004, Johnson and his partner Ken Lombard sold Magic Johnson Theaters to Loews Cineplex Entertainment. [17] Johnson's first foray into business, a high-end sporting goods store named Magic 32,[17] failed after only one year, costing him $200,000. Magic Johnson averaged 19.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 11.2 assists per game. [45], Johnson was drafted first overall in 1979 by the Los Angeles Lakers. SGC has graded another 1,100 and Beckett has graded another 3,800 copies for a grand total of 14,700 . And the first few months, I was miserable at Everett. Magic Johnson made at least $39,342,860 playing professional basketball. Magic Johnson weighed 215 lbs (97 kg) when playing. He replaced Randy Pfund and Bill Bertka as interim coaches. [13][169] The couple adopted a daughter, Elisa, in 1995. [225], After announcing his infection in November 1991, Johnson created the Magic Johnson Foundation to help combat HIV,[226] although he later diversified the foundation to include other charitable goals. [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. Total points scored: 17,070 (83rd all time) Magic averaged 19.5 points per game during the. Like Comments. or Best Offer. 910. [40] Playing with future NBA draftees Greg Kelser, Jay Vincent, and Mike Brkovich, Johnson averaged 17.0points, 7.9rebounds, and 7.4assists per game as a freshman, and led the Spartans to a 255record, the Big Ten Conference title, and a berth in the 1978 NCAA tournament. . [85][86] The Lakers met the Celtics for the third time in the NBA Finals, and in Game 4 Johnson hit a last-second hook shot over Celtics big men Parish and Kevin McHale to win the game 107106. Born on August 14, 1959, Earvin 'Magic' Johnson is a former NBA player and the former president of basketball operations for the LA Lakers. 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. After winning a national championship with Michigan State in 1979, Johnson was selected first overall in the 1979 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, leading the team to five NBA championships during their Showtime era. Meaning, Magic always performed better during playoff time, when the money was on the table, as . [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. 1991 Fleer #237 David Robinson, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan PSA 10. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [63][64] Early in the 198182 season, Johnson had a heated dispute with Westhead, who Johnson said made the Lakers "slow" and "predictable". 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) Johnson retired abruptly in 1991 after announcing that he had contracted HIV, but returned to play in the 1992 All-Star Game, winning the All-Star MVP Award. Other biographies include: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Although Johnson's retirement prior to the 199293 NBA season voided this contract, Buss insisted that he still be paid. [115][117] Johnson played infrequently because of knee problems,[118] but he received standing ovations from the crowd, and used the opportunity to inspire HIV-positive people. MP over 99% complete back to 1976-77. inLansing,Michigan [138][139] On November 1, 2002, Johnson returned to play a second exhibition game against Michigan State. [181][182] Johnson also co-promoted Janet Jackson's Velvet Rope Tour through his company Magicworks. [96], In the 198889 NBA season, Johnson's 22.5points, 12.8assists, and 7.9rebounds per game[44] earned him his second MVP award,[97] and the Lakers reached the 1989 NBA Finals, in which they again faced the Pistons. 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. Although Johnson denied responsibility for Westhead's firing,[66] he was booed across the league, even by Laker fans. He managed to come back in the game in the fourth quarter and helped the Lakers win (taking a 3-2 lead). [101] Under Dunleavy, the offense used more half-court sets, and the team had a renewed emphasis on defense. Magic Johnson on NBA 2K23 Michigan State. Davis put up a career effort on Monday in the G League and nearly led the Go-Go to victory in the process. 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. The series started poorly for the Lakers when they allowed an NBA Finals record 148points to the Celtics in a 34-point loss in Game 1. [23] When recalling the events in his autobiography, My Life, he talked about how his time at Everett had changed him: As I look back on it today, I see the whole picture very differently. [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. [223] In 2015, he once again endorsed Hillary Clinton in her second presidential campaign. Of course, Magic had the last laugh in 1980; Johnson captured Finals MVP while leading the Lakers to the championship over the Philadelphia 76ers. In a press conference held on November 7, 1991, Johnson made a public announcement that he would retire immediately. "[119], During his retirement, Johnson has written a book on safe sex, run several businesses, worked for NBC as a commentator, and toured Asia, Australia and New Zealand with a basketball team of former college and NBA players. 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? [28] His career 138triple-double games places him third all-time behind Oscar Robertson and Russell Westbrook. From NBA.com Staff September 14, 2021 6:24 AM In Game 6 of the 1980 Finals,. The book detailed their on-court rivalry and friendship with one another. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. $1,000,000. [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. [177][178], Buss supported Johnson as he revealed his diagnosis of HIV in 1991, and he never hesitated to keep Johnson close to the organization, bringing him in as part-owner, and even as a coach. Click to Try SimLeague Basketball for Free! [37], Although Johnson was recruited by several top-ranked colleges such as Indiana and UCLA, he decided to play close to home. [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. The team had even drafted Magic Johnson, who was the 1st pick in the 1979 NBA Draft. [92] Johnson later accused Isiah Thomas of spreading the rumors, a claim Thomas denied. In what was his rookie year. [214] Johnson announced his co-ownership of a Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion franchise based in Los Angeles on October 30, 2014. A year-by-year list of the Kia NBA Rookie of the Year Award winners: 2021-22 Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors ( Voting) 2020-21 LaMelo Ball, Charlotte Hornets ( Voting) 2019-20 Ja Morant,. [18] As such, in 2014, Johnson was named one of ESPNW's Impact 25. I n today's post, we're going to share three facts that prove that Larry Bird was a better player than Magic Johnson. Rookie Scales; College Tracker; Country Tracker; Manage Roster; Best Values; Birthday Tracker; Transactions . [20], Earvin Johnson Jr. was born in Lansing, Michigan, to General Motors assembly worker Earvin Sr. and school janitor Christine. Position Forward. Regular Season Stats. [177], In 1997, his production company Magic Johnson Entertainment signed a deal with Fox. Los Angeles Lakers, 1st round (1st pick, 1st overall), 1979 NBA Draft, Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 2002 (Full List), More Magic Johnson pages at Sports Reference. Magic won a ring his rookie season. [129] On February 14, Johnson recorded the final triple-double of his career, when he scored 15 points, along with 10 rebounds and 13 assists in a victory against the Atlanta Hawks. Johnson, a 20-year-old rookie, enters the fray. [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. There were incidents of racism, with rocks being thrown at buses carrying black students and white parents refusing to send their children to school. Check out stats on every National Basketball Association Rookie of the Year winner on ESPN.com. For the NBA center, see, Two moments of Johnson during his tour with the All-Stars to Argentina in January 1994: (left) greeting a local player; (right) hugging soccer superstar, HIV announcement and Olympics (19911992), Return to the Lakers as coach and player (1994, 1996). 40 years ago today, Magic Johnson scores 42 pts as a rookie (most in NBA history) while starting at center in place of the injured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the Lakers claim the 1980 NBA Championship with a 123-107 win over the 76ers in Philadelphia in Game 6 of the '80 NBA Finals. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. A pristine copy set a new record in September 2018, selling for $125,200. [177] Johnson credits Buss with giving him the business knowledge that enabled him to become part owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. "Jamaal Wilkes had an unbelievable game", said Johnson in 2011. 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. Shoots: Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Twitter: Magic Johnson Rookie Year Stats | StatMuse Magic Johnson averaged 18.0 points, 7.7 rebounds and 7.3 assists in 77 games in his rookie season in 1979-80. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 230. Magic Johnson played 13 seasons for the Lakers. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. [87][88], Before the 198788 NBA season, Lakers coach Pat Riley publicly promised that they would defend the NBA title, even though no team had won consecutive titles since the Celtics did so in the 1969 NBA Finals. [180] Shortly after the cancellation of his talk show, Magic Johnson started a record label. "[3] Bleacher Report also listed Johnson first in its all-time NBA point guard rankings. home/away, monthly, etc More Magic Johnson Basketball Reference pages. [28] In the last championship series of his career, Johnson averaged 18.6points on .431shooting, 12.4assists, and 8.0rebounds per game. [165][166][167], Johnson first fathered a son in 1981, when Andre Johnson was born to Melissa Mitchell. Magic Johnson had a usage percentage of 20.8 in his rookie season in 1979-80. magic johnson usage rate by year 1979-80 Johnson 1980-81 Johnson 1981-82 Johnson 1982-83 Johnson 1983-84 Johnson 1984-85 Johnson 1985-86 Johnson 1986-87 Johnson 1987-88 Johnson 1988-89 Johnson 1989-90 Johnson 1990-91 Johnson 1995-96 Johnson 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 . Team 33 33 SUMMARY Career G 1560 PTS 24.6 TRB 11.2 AST 3.6 FG% 55.9 FG3% 5.6 FT% 72.1 eFG% 55.9 PER 24.6 WS 273.4 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Overview Game Logs Game-by-game stat line for the player 1969-70 1970-71 [113], Johnson was chosen to compete in the Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics for the U.S. national team, dubbed the "Dream Team" because of the NBA stars on the roster. [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. All the same, Johnson's incredible dominance throughout the 1980s gives him an unimpeachable resume. 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. Courtesy of his heroics in the clincher and with series averages of 21.2 points, 11.2 rebounds, 8.7 assists, and 2.7 steals, Johnson was named Finals MVP. Eventually, Johnson accepted his situation and the small group of black students looked to him as their leader. [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. "Earvin Johnson" redirects here. Rookie Magic Johnson 42 Pts 15 reb 7 ast Full Game Highlights | Los Angeles Lakers vs Philadelphia 76ers - Game 6 | 1980 NBA Finals | HOH Throwback Subscri. [205], He is an investor for aXiomatic eSports, the ownership company of Team Liquid. Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. (born August 14, 1959) is an American retired professional basketball player and former president of basketball operations of the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). [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. [128] A few days later, Johnson changed his mind and retired permanently, saying, "I am going out on my terms, something I couldn't say when I aborted a comeback in 1992. Johnson has become a leading voice on how to invest in urban communities, creating redevelopment opportunities in underserved areas, most notably through his movie theaters and his partnership with Starbucks. The first Magic Johnson Theater located in the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, closed in 2010 and re-opened in 2011 as Rave Cinema 15. Earvin "Magic" Johnson is one of the greatest players in NBA history and Magic Johnson cards continue to see strong interest from collectors. [28] Johnson came from an athletic family. [154], For his feats, Johnson was voted as one of the 50 Greatest Players of All Time by the NBA in 1996,[156] and selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021. Johnson was awarded his third Finals MVP title after averaging 26.2points on .541shooting, 13.0assists, 8.0rebounds, and 2.33steals per game. [68] During the championship series against the Sixers, Johnson averaged 16.2points on .533shooting, 10.8rebounds, 8.0assists, and 2.5steals per game. 1990 Fleer Basketball Earvin Magic Johnson Card #93 Lakers MINT. He was named an All-Star starter and made the All-Rookie Team. [28] Buss was also unhappy with the Lakers' offense and had intended on firing Westhead days before the WestheadJohnson altercation, but assistant GM Jerry West and GM Bill Sharman had convinced Buss to delay his decision. At just 20 years old, he remains the. [158] ESPN's SportsCentury ranked Johnson No. [204], In 2015, Johnson completed his planned acquisition for a "majority, controlling interest" in EquiTrust Life Insurance Company, which manages $14.5 billion in annuities, life insurance and other financial products. Johnson would often help his father on the garbage route, and he was teased by neighborhood children who called him "Garbage Man". Michigan State, High School: 17 in their "50 Greatest Athletes of the 20th Century"[159] In 2006, ESPN.com rated Johnson the greatest point guard of all time, stating, "It could be argued that he's the one player in NBA history who was better than Michael Jordan. Data Provided By The rivalry continued in the NBA, and reached its climax when Boston and Los Angeles met in three out of four NBA Finals from 1984 to 1987, with the Lakers winning two out of three Finals. In 1994, Johnson joined with former pros Mark Aguirre, Reggie Theus, John Long, Earl Cureton, Jim Farmer, and Lester Conner, as his team played games in Australia, Israel, South America, Europe, New Zealand, and Japan. The performance by Johnson would solidify his place among the best in the NBA in only his first season with the Lakers. 8 of 9! Johnson was publicly critical of Van Exel, saying his actions were "inexcusable. Larry was kicked off the basketball team after a confrontation during practice, prompting him to beg his brother not to play. . Happy Birthday to Hall of Famer, Magic Johnson! [79], In the 198485 regular season, Johnson averaged 18.3points, 12.6assists, and 6.2rebounds per game, and led the Lakers into the 1985 NBA Finals, where they faced the Celtics again. Join our linker program. Data runs from 1946-47 to present unless otherwise noted. [36] He officially returned to the team on January 29, 1996,[128] and played his first game the following day against the Golden State Warriors. Of course, he would go on to win five NBA titles and become one of the best players in history. [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. Magic Johnson contract and salary cap details, contract breakdowns, dead money, and news. [40], Before the 199293 NBA season, Johnson announced his intention to stage an NBA comeback. [154], Johnson was exceptional because he played point guard despite being 6ft 9in (2.06m), a size reserved normally for frontcourt players. It's true that I hated missing out on Sexton. 1959 [44] Jud Heathcote stepped down as coach of the Spartans after the 199495 season, and on June 8, 1995, Johnson returned to the Breslin Center to play in the Jud Heathcote All-Star Tribute Game. With Kareem out, Magic started at center as a rookie and won the series, which earned him Finals MVP. [200] Johnson sold his ownership stake in the Lakers in October 2010 to Patrick Soon-Shiong, a Los Angeles surgeon and professor at UCLA,[201] but continued as an unpaid vice president for the team. 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. [197][198], In 1990, Johnson and Earl Graves Sr. obtained a large interest in the Washington, D.C. PepsiCo bottling operation, making it the company's largest minority-owned facility in the U.S.[199] Johnson became a minority owner of the Lakers in 1994, having reportedly paid more than $10million for part ownership. He also missed several games due to a calf injury. He went to Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz with the idea that he could successfully open the coffee shops in urban areas. The talent already on Michigan State's roster also drew him to the program. Bird and Magic entered the league together in 1979. FGA, TRB, AST, PF, GS over 99% complete back to 1975-76. Sign In; . He had become more powerful and stronger than in his earlier years, but was also slower and less nimble. [144][145] The rivalry was also significant because it drew national attention to the faltering NBA. He is often regarded as the greatest point guard of all-time. Magic Johnson's performance in Game 6 and the series earned him the 1980 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP). 1979: Rd 1, Pk 1 (LAL) Birthplace. [72] Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and LeBron James have won the most trophies and awards in NBA . [163], On February 21, 2017, Johnson replaced Jim Buss as the president of basketball operations for the Los Angeles Lakers. The rookie scored 11 of the 20 points. By the time he had reached the eighth grade, Johnson had begun to think about a future in basketball. Review:HBO's 'Winning Time' captures the go-go vibe of Magic Johnson's Lakers The real Nixon, the two-time NBA all-star, has not weighed in on the scene or his son's performance. [75] Friends Isiah Thomas and Mark Aguirre consoled him that night, talking until the morning in his Boston hotel room amidst fan celebrations on the street. Brown will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing a successful surgical procedure to address a right tibia stress (). [164] Under Johnson, the Lakers sought to acquire multiple star players and cleared existing players, including future All-Star D'Angelo Russell, off of their roster in an attempt to free up room under the league's salary cap. It got me out of my own little world and taught me how to understand white people, how to communicate and deal with them. 8/14/1959. RELATED: Magic Johnson Just the Latest Member of the Showtime Lakers to Turn a Cold Shoulder to New HBO . SimLeague Basketball lets you put Kobe, Magic, Kareem, Bird & Duncan on the court at the same time! [155] Johnson is the only player in NBA Finals history to have triple-doubles in multiple series-clinching games. What made Johnson's performance even more remarkable was that he was an NBA rookieand, indeed, one who had left college after only two years, and was only 20 years old. That fall, he was drafted by the Lakers as the first overall pick.. [75] The Lakers won the first game, and led by two points in Game 2 with 18seconds to go, but after a layup by Gerald Henderson, Johnson failed to get a shot off before the final buzzer sounded, and the Lakers lost 124121 in overtime. With 42 points . [36] Johnson played with the team frequently over the next several years, with possibly the most memorable game occurring in November 2001. Cedric Ceballos, upset over a reduction in his playing time after Johnson's arrival, left the team for several days. In 1979, Magic had led Michigan State to the NCAA title over Larry Bird's Indiana State in the most-watched college final ever. Authenticity Guarantee. "[36] Johnson and Chastine were almost always together, playing basketball or riding around in Chastine's car. [87] The game-winning shot, which Johnson dubbed his "junior, junior, junior sky-hook",[87] helped Los Angeles defeat Boston in six games. In 2006, he publicly endorsed Phil Angelides for Governor of California,[219] in 2007 he supported Hillary Clinton in her presidential campaign,[220] and in 2010 he endorsed Barbara Boxer in her race for re-election to the U.S. Games (G) Magic Johnson: 874: Stephen Curry: 864: Minutes Played Per Game . Prior to Johnson and Bird's arrival, the NBA had gone through a decade of declining interest and low TV ratings. [206], In January 2012, Johnson joined with Guggenheim Partners and Stan Kasten in a bid for ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team. 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. 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