Jul 17 1996 Los Angeles (LAL) . [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. He played with the team for 13 seasons and was honored. [208] The Johnson-led group, which also includes movie executive Peter Guber, paid $2billion for the Dodgers, the largest amount paid for a professional sports team. 1975-76 TRB Champ 4x BLK Champ 6x NBA Champ 15x All-NBA 11x All-Defensive 1969-70 All-Rookie 1969-70 ROY 2x Finals MVP 6x MVP NBA 75th Anniv. Shooting 41.9 percent from three, Johnson has emerged as a three-level shot-maker and passing threat. A PSA 9 will sell for thousands of dollars, while even an 8 grade can go for over $1,000. He plays at the Point Guard or Shooting Guard position in this All-Time team. Sign up for the The Rookie Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. [171][172], Johnson is a Christian[173] and has said his faith is "the most important thing" in his life. [206], In January 2012, Johnson joined with Guggenheim Partners and Stan Kasten in a bid for ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team. He won 3 MVP awards, 3 Finals MVP awards and 5 NBA championships. inLansing,Michigan The announcement clearly gets underneath Johnson's skin. [113], Several journalists hypothesized that the JohnsonBird rivalry was so appealing because it represented many other contrasts, such as the clash between the Lakers and Celtics, between Hollywood flashiness ("Showtime") and Boston/Indiana blue collar grit ("Celtic Pride"), and between blacks and whites. . 910. This led us to one card that we think might actually be undervalued the 1980-81 Topps Larry Bird, Magic Johnson Rookie Card. In Game 6 of the 1980 Finals, Magic Johnson recorded 42 points and 15 rebounds to help the Lakers to the title. Lakers Magic Johnson Signed 1980 Topps Rookie Reprint #139 Card Auto 10 BAS Slab. In what was his rookie year. [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. [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. Magic Johnson made at least $39,342,860 playing professional basketball. 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. He wondered why so many athletes had failed at business, and sought advice. That said, his well-rounded stat line of 12.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.3 steals per game on 50.9% shooting from the field is impressive - only six rookies in NBA history matched . During his seventh season in the NBA, he had a meeting with Michael Ovitz, CEO of Creative Artists Agency. [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. Point Guard, Shooting Guard, and Power Forward [135] Johnson led the way to a Game 2 victory with 26 points, but averaged only 7.5 points per game for the remainder of the series, which the Rockets won three games to one. Johnson's half-court shot at the buzzer would have won the game, but it fell short. Magic Johnson: 1 (1982) . Coming off the bench, Johnson had 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 10 assists to help the Lakers to a 128118 victory. Read up on Magic Johnson's biography, career, awards and more on ESPN. After leaving the NBA in 1991, Johnson formed the Magic Johnson All-Stars, a barnstorming team that traveled around the world playing exhibition games.[10]. [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. He insisted that his health was not an issue, while downplaying questions about returning as a player, saying, "I'm retired. [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. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 9:33AM. [202] In February 2017, Johnson returned to the Lakers as an advisor to Jeanie Buss. . SSP 1/1 AUTO MICHAEL JORDAN/LEBRON JAMES 2011-12 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection. "[28] Fellow Lakers guard Michael Cooper said, "There have been times when [Johnson] has thrown passes and I wasn't sure where he was going. [25], Johnson came to love basketball as a young man. Earvin Johnson Jr. Twitter : MagicJohnson (Magic, Buck, E.J. [185], Johnson runs Magic Johnson Enterprises, a conglomerate company that has a net worth of $700million;[13] its subsidiaries include Magic Johnson Productions, a promotional company; Magic Johnson Theaters, a nationwide chain of movie theaters; and Magic Johnson Entertainment, a film studio. [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. MP over 99% complete back to 1976-77. [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. 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. Magic Johnson on NBA 2K23 [3][55][56] He also became one of four players to win NCAA and NBA championships in consecutive years. The entire playing career for Magic Johnson is displayed below. He was selected to play in 11 All-Star games. Jamaal Wilkes scored 37 points, including a dunk with 50 seconds left that gave Los Angeles a 12-point lead. Speaking to media just hours after Buss had died, Johnson was emotional, saying, "Without Dr. Jerry Buss, there is no Magic. [223] In 2015, he once again endorsed Hillary Clinton in her second presidential campaign. "[134] Johnson was himself suspended five days later, when he bumped referee Scott Foster, missing three games. Although he played in a celebrity game to honor coach Jud Heathcoate in 1995,[45] this was Johnson's first meaningful game played in his hometown of Lansing in 22 years. [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. [111] Johnson led the West to a 153113win and was crowned All-Star MVP after recording 25points, 9assists, and 5rebounds. [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. [193][194] He has also made investments in urban real estate through the Canyon-Johnson and Yucaipa-Johnson funds. 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 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 77 37 78 79 67 77 72 80 72 77 79 79 32. Johnson was publicly critical of Van Exel, saying his actions were "inexcusable. 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. 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. Magic Johnson contract and salary cap details, contract breakdowns, dead money, and news. Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. (born August 14, 1959) is an American former professional basketball player. [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. He also missed several games due to a calf injury. Johnson's mother, originally from North Carolina,[29] had also played basketball as a child, and she grew up watching her brothers play the game.[26]. Senate. Johnson finished with over 17,000 career points and 10,000 career assists. [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. Although Johnson's retirement prior to the 199293 NBA season voided this contract, Buss insisted that he still be paid. [125] The Lakers played well initially, winning five of their first six games under Johnson, but after losing the next five games, Johnson announced that he was resigning as coach after the season. [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 had never seriously considered coaching, but he agreed to take the head coaching position with the Lakers in 1994 at Buss' request. He said that he retired because he "didn't want to hurt the game. Davis put up a career effort on Monday in the G League and nearly led the Go-Go to victory in the process. [211] Johnson and Guber sold their stake in the Dragons in 2014. [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. 1980 Topps Magic Johnson Rookie Card Larry Bird RC Julius Erving PSA 9 Mint. [177], In 1997, his production company Magic Johnson Entertainment signed a deal with Fox. . The Lakers finished the season on a ten-game losing streak, and Johnson's final record as a head coach was 511. Playing in front of a sold-out arena, Johnson had a triple-double and played the entire game, but his all-star team lost to the Spartans by two points. the Deejay, Tragic, The Magic Man, Junior), Position: Stats; Bio; Splits; Game Log; Advanced Stats; Biography. Michael Jordan: Yes (1985) Larry Bird: . The basketball game was part of festivities organized to celebrate Obama's 49th birthday. Point Guard, Shooting Guard, and Power Forward. [28] After the game, Fred Stabley Jr., a sports writer for the Lansing State Journal, gave him the moniker[32] despite the belief of Johnson's mother, a devout Christian, that the name was sacrilegious. [47] Despite Abdul-Jabbar's dominance, he had failed to win a championship with the Lakers, and Johnson was expected to help them achieve that goal. [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. [39], Johnson did not initially aspire to play professionally, focusing instead on his communication studies major and his desire to become a television commentator. Johnson sold his remaining interest in the stores back to the company in 2010, ending a successful twelve-year partnership. [131][132] He missed two games and was stripped of his title as team captain. [128] Despite these difficulties, the Lakers finished with a record of 5329 and fourth seed in the NBA Playoffs. He went to Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz with the idea that he could successfully open the coffee shops in urban areas. [63][64] Early in the 198182 season, Johnson had a heated dispute with Westhead, who Johnson said made the Lakers "slow" and "predictable". "[28][33] Johnson could dominate a game without scoring, running the offense and distributing the ball with flair. [170] Johnson resides in Beverly Hills and has a vacation home in Dana Point, California. 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. Johnson's stats in 77 games were identical to those he had at Michigan State (18.0 ppg, 7.7 RPG, 7.3 APG). Buss took a special interest in Johnson, introducing him to important Los Angeles business contacts and showing him how the Lakers organization was run, before eventually selling Johnson a stake in the team in 1994. Do you have a sports website? [28] In 1985, Johnson created "A Midsummer Night's Magic", a yearly charity event which included a celebrity basketball game and a black tie dinner. [68] During the championship series against the Sixers, Johnson averaged 16.2points on .533shooting, 10.8rebounds, 8.0assists, and 2.5steals per game. His 11.2 assists are an NBA record for assists per game for a career. Of course, he would go on to win five NBA titles and become one of the best players in history. [221] In 2012, he endorsed Barack Obama for president. [77][109], Johnson's HIV announcement became a major news story in the United States,[108] and in 2004 was named as ESPN's seventh-most memorable moment of the previous 25 years. "[177] Buss acquired the team from Jack Kent Cooke in 1979, shortly before he drafted Johnson with the #1 pick in the 1979 NBA draft. During his retirement, Johnson began intense workouts to help his fight against HIV, raising his bench press from 135 to 300 pounds, and increasing his weight to 255 pounds. 1998-99 Skybox Autographics David Robinson #50 Black & Blue Ink - BGS 9/10. Johnson was honored as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996 and selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021, and became a two-time inductee into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famebeing enshrined in 2002 for his individual career, and again in 2010 as a member of the "Dream Team". 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. Find out more. 1 overall pick by the Lakers, Johnson had an immediate partner in crime with Abdul-Jabbar. . He nearly got into a fight with another player before head coach George Fox intervened. However there's more to it than that. [80] After the Lakers defeated the Celtics in six games, Abdul-Jabbar and Johnson, who averaged 18.3points on .494shooting, 14.0assists, and 6.8rebounds per game in the championship series,[81][82] said the Finals win was the highlight of their careers. In the losing effort, Magic averaged 18.0 points on 56.0 percent shooting with 13.6 assists, 7.7 rebounds and 2.0 steals. Data runs from 1946-47 to present unless otherwise noted. The label, initially called Magic 32 Records, was renamed Magic Johnson Music when Johnson signed a joint venture with MCA in 2000. [28], At the age of 36, Johnson attempted another comeback as a player when he re-joined the Lakers during the 199596 NBA season. [59] The 54-win Lakers faced the 4042 Houston Rockets in the first round of playoffs,[60][61] where Houston upset the Lakers 21 after Johnson airballed a last-second shot in Game 3. 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