Magic Johnson admits he would've gone back to college if Chicago won the 1979 Draft coin flip: "The Lakers had Kareem Abdul-Jabbar"

Long before the NBA Draft Lottery, a coin flip between the two worst teams in each conference decided who got to pick first ...
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Magic Johnson turned down a deal of a lifetime in 1979: "Boy, did I make a mistake. I'm still kicking myself"

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you have seen any of the summer clips of Magic Johnson relaxing on his massive yacht, you know that the NBA legend has done ...
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Magic Johnson Announces Good News Before Thanksgiving

Magic Johnson’s legacy extends far beyond his storied career on the basketball court. Before becoming an NBA icon, he was a college superstar at Michigan State, where he led the Spartans to the 1979 ...
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Magic Johnson Lists Top Five Lakers, And Leaves Out Surprise Legend

Magic Johnson is one of the best players in Los Angeles Lakers history. He was the number one overall pick in the 1979 NBA Draft and helped the Lakers win five championships. Not only is he one of the ...

Draymond Green recalls the 'magic' of Magic Johnson

When Draymond Green talks about basketball greatness, he often points back to one of the players who helped define it: Magic ...
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Magic Johnson Congratulates MSU's Chiles, Hall on B1G Honors

It's no secret that Michigan State basketball legend and NBA all-time great Earvin "Magic" Johnson likes to represent his alma mater. On Tuesday, the 1979 national champion acknowledged his Spartans ...