Magic Johnson: NBA Finals Highlights (1980-88)
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- The title is a bit misleading because I didn't include any highlights from the '83 and '84 Finals since the Lakers were defeated both times. Instead I chose to focuse on just the championship seasons. This is a video that I've wanted to make for a while now because I felt Magic wasn't getting enough recognition on UA-cam. It was also something I wanted to do for younger fans like myself who never got to see legends like Magic when he played and for older fans who might want to relive the good old days. A few things stood out in my mind while editing these games. I knew Magic had led the league in steals for a few years but I had no idea he was such a good team defender. I've often seen people say that his defense was horrible which wasn't the case. Clearly he wasn't a standout individual defender but he was no slouch either. Another thing that stood out to me was the fact that he was so poised in the 1980 Finals despite the fact that he was only 20 years old at the time. From the day he stepped onto an NBA court he was ready to dominate and we saw a glimpse of his potential with that stellar Game 6 performance in Philly. That performance as well as the series' he had against Boston in '87 and Detroit in '88 when he was counted on to score more rank as some of the greatest Finals performances of all-time. It wasn't just the fact that Magic was able to contribute to five championships but that he was so great when it mattered most. The true legends perform well on the biggest stage.
This is what places Magic among the greatest we've ever seen. It's no coincidence that the Lakers were a good team and suddenly turned into an all-time great when he arrived. Magic brought so many things to the table that elevated the play of his teammates. His infectious personality, his great leadership, his competitive drive, the unselfish play and most importantly, taking a backseat to Kareem so the team's chemistry wouldn't take a hit. Over the course of his 13 years in the NBA the Lakers made 9 Finals appearances, never won less than 54 games and won 5 championships in arguably the greatest era in history. So sit back and enjoy the greatest point guard and Laker of all-time at his absolute best.
Notable performances
1980
Game 4: 28 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists
Game 6: 42 points, 15 rebounds, 7 assists (Greatest Postseason Performance of All-Time)
1982
Game 6: 13 points, 13 rebounds, 15 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks
1985
Game 2: 14 points, 3 rebounds, 13 assists, 3 steals
Game 5: 26 points, 6 rebounds, 17 assists, 2 steals
Game 6: 14 points, 10 rebounds, 14 assists
1987
Game 1: 29 points, 8 rebounds, 13 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
Game 2: 22 points, 5 rebounds, 20 assists, 3 steals
Game 3: 32 points, 11 rebounds, 9 assists
Game 4: 29 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists (Skyhook Game)
Game 5: 29 points, 8 rebounds, 12 assists, 4 steals
Game 6: 16 points, 8 rebounds, 19 assists, 3 steals
1988
Game 1: 28 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals
Game 2: 23 points, 7 rebounds, 11 assists, 2 steals (Flu Game)
Game 3: 18 points, 6 rebounds, 14 assists, 3 steals
Game 5: 15 points, 6 rebounds, 17 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
Game 6: 22 points, 4 rebounds, 19 assists, 2 steals
Game 7: 19 points, 5 rebounds, 14 assists, 2 steals
NBA Finals Records
Highest Assist Per Game Average In A Finals Series
14 apg - vs. Boston, 1985
13.6 apg - vs. Boston, 1984
13 apg - vs. Boston, 1987
13 apg - vs. Detroit, 1988
Most Assists In A Finals Game
21 - vs. Boston, June 3, 1984
20 - vs. Boston, June 4, 1987
20 - vs. Chicago, June 12, 1991
Most Assists In One Half
14 - vs. Detroit, June 19, 1988
13 - vs. Boston, June 4, 1987
Most Assists In One Quarter
8 - vs. Boston, June 3, 1984
8 - vs. Boston, June 4, 1987
8 - vs. Detroit, June 16, 1988
8 - vs. Detroit, June 19, 1988
Just look how fast the game was. Magic was lightning. He could have led The league in scoring easily. At least 3-4 times if he was about ego. But he wasn’t. He let Kareem have that for the team. Ultimate team player. He’s the greatest point guard ever. Greatest court sense. Greatest passer. Just knew where everyone was at all time. Just... MAGIC!
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@MAN UTD soccer is the most popular because all the kids in shithole countries can play with a shitty ball and a dirt lot. Not a whole lot of basketball courts in shithole countries.
@MAN UTD get outta here with that 😂
Magic is the G.O.A.T. He'll turn any team into a winner.
His team first attitude he developed while in high school.
To me Magic is the GOAT and his greatness is Underrated and I also the GREAT Pat Riley deserves a whole Bunch of Credit. This is By far the BEST era of the NBA and my Best team... Kareem, Magic and Worthy
People forget that Jordan only won in 91 because Worthy went down which freed up Pippen to primary Magic. Otherwise Magic finishes with at LEAST 7 rings, and I think he would have won at least one more if he stayed healthy. Jordan only started dominating when both Bird and Isaiah started breaking down for good.
Goat 🐐 Jordan > Magic Johnson
Rings
Jordan 6 ✔️
Magic 5
Finals Mvps
Jordan 6✔️ ( most all time)
Magic 3
League Mvps
Jordan 5✔️
Magic 3
Total Mvps (league and finals)
Jordan 11✔️ ( most all time)
Magic 6
Scoring titles
Jordan 10✔️ ( most all time)
Magic 0
All Defensive first team selections
Jordan 9✔️ (tied most all time)
Magic 0
Defensive player of year
Jordan 1✔️ (1988)
Magic 0
Jordan better scorer, finisher, 3point shooter, more athletic, faster, better at steals, better perimeter defender, way better defensive player then Magic
Jordan better overall player then Magic
Even Magic Johnson says Michael Jordan the best player ever
If you mad i will send you my address and show up and see what happens
1991 NBA finals
Bulls 4 Lakers 1
Jordan 31.2 ppg and 55.8% fg and 50% 3pt and 6.6 rebs and 11.4 ast and spanked Magic Johnson
@@geordiejones5618
Larry Bird calls Michael Jordan the Goat 🐐
So hold this L you Jordan hater
1991 NBA playoffs
Bulls 4 Pistons 0
Jordan swept yo hero Isiah Thomas who you defended and he walked off court with head down
@@geordiejones5618
1991 NBA finals
Bulls 3 Lakers 1
Before James Worthy went down and missed game 5
So thats a false narrative you trying to push
Bulls 3-1 leading series over Lakers with James Worthy in lineup in 1991 NBA finals
Lakers was not beating Bulls in 1991 NBA finals
Nobody from Lakers could guard oe stop Michael Jordan
Jordan and Pippen elite defenders could guard and slow down Magic
1991 NBA finals
Bulls 4 Lakers 1
Jordan 31.2 ppg, 55.8% fg, 50% 3pt and 6.6 rebs and 11.4 ast and finals mvp
1991 NBA playoffs
Bulls 4 Pistons 0
Jordan swept Isiah Thomas so bad that he duck and ran off with head down at end of game
Magic Johnson wasnt winning 7 rings so keep crying kid
Magic Johnson time was over and Michael Jordan ended him
also Magic is more fun to watch (& L.A. Lakers more exciting to watch) than the "goat". Yes - "that goat".
This is basketball at its finest. The greatest PG ever. Tremendous upload.
@M Fuck soccer
@M soccer's gay and requires half the skill basketball does....nobody cares
Here in Italy we could see NBA on television only since the late seventies, I'll never forget the first time I saw play Magic and the years of showtime. For me, Magic is the greatest of all time and 80's Lakers the best team ever. Thank you LakersDynasty four your marvelous videos.
Do you live in Italy? I visited northern and Central Europe before in the 1980s and nobody there broadcasted the games. I'm surprised you were able to watch them in Italy as of the late 1970s.
The greatest PG ever and possibly the greatest guard ever. Insane basketball handling. He was huge too and could finish at the rack as good as any big.
I'm glad people can see that Magic could play some defense.
20 years old putting on an absolute clinic in the 80 NBA Finals. Hasn’t been done since and will never be done again.
it's so impressive how he made it to the finals and won finals mvp as a rookie. crazy
Played center in the last game
A year after winning an ncaa chip
Thank you so much for this. Magic is the greatest player to ever play the game. Nothing against MJ but Jordon had the the NBA, the refs and a lot of major corporations banking on him winning over the course of his career. Magic and the great Bird had to fight for everything they got against very rough competition that Jordon did not. Not to say MJ couldn't of been a success in the same regard but let's face it Magic didn't need 6 years to get started. Magic learned how to play team ball as a kid and he didn't need the greatest coach in the world to help with that.
That is the dumbest thing I've ever read. As if MJ didn't earn his championships. Of course he did! It took him so long to win because he had shitty teams! Magic had a great team right off the bat! I will admit that Magic made his teammates better in a way MJ never did, but they had completely different styles of play, so don't try to diminish MJ by comparing apples to oranges.
brotherfrank13 Right on bro. Tell it like it is
brotherfrank...Truth!
PoeticJustice05 Jordan only got his rings AFTER bird and magic past their prime, just had to get through Detroit, by then the western conference was a joke, portland? Phoenix? Please...........................
Exactly. Magic won his rings against legendary teams. Jordan won his against the ghost of what once was Showtime and a bunch of also rans.
the most humble player ever! we need someone with his character and skill set in today's game.
Magic is the best!
As much love as i put on Magic (favorite ever)...
its really understated just how dominant James Worthy was as well... even in his last seasons he was impossible to handle in the post....that and he was good to jump the passing lane for one breakaway dunk per game..
What made Magic so great in a different way- he succeeded against HIGH-caliber competition.
Record-wise, the worst team he faced in the Finals was Detroit's 54-27 team in 1988. He did it the hard way and he did it in spectacular fashion against worthy competition.
Kobe cant compare to Magic. Magic brought teammates together Kobe chases teammates away.
They're both 5 Time NBA Champions.
Ian Wilson Robert Horry has 7...... I am strictly talking about as a teammate. Kobe is an ass and Magic transformed the league.
Mike Marino agreed if he N Shaq worked out .. easily 7 titles bc Shaq has 4 n Kobe 5 ..smdh what a travesty.. you think James harden n KD was bad?? Lmaoo 😂😭🙏🏼
Mike Marino yeah man Fuck Kobe, Magic was the greatest
@@ianwilson4483 magic nba first 6 feet 8 inches point guard
1980 Finals - 00:00
1982 Finals - 21:38
1985 Finals - 33:24
1987 Finals - 53:01
1988 Finals - 1:22:47
LakersDynasty42
LakersDynasty42 u sir are a legend !
What about the Finals he lost?
LakersDynasty42
Great video! Magic's the real G.O.A.T., not over-hyped Jordan.
I totally agree.If magic had of been a selfish player like Jordan and shot 25-30 shots per game,he would have averaged 40 points a game
Goat 🐐 Jordan > Magic Johnson
Rings
Jordan 6 ✔️
Magic 5
Finals Mvps
Jordan 6✔️ ( most all time)
Magic 3
League Mvps
Jordan 5✔️
Magic 3
Total Mvps (league and finals)
Jordan 11✔️ ( most all time)
Magic 6
Scoring titles
Jordan 10✔️ ( most all time)
Magic 0
All Defensive first team selections
Jordan 9✔️ (tied most all time)
Magic 0
Defensive player of year
Jordan 1✔️ (1988)
Magic 0
Jordan better scorer, finisher, 3point shooter, more athletic, faster, better at steals, better perimeter defender, way better defensive player then Magic
Jordan better overall player then Magic
Even Magic Johnson says Michael Jordan the best player ever
If you mad i will send you my address and show up and see what happens
1991 NBA finals
Bulls 4 Lakers 1
Jordan 31.2 ppg and 55.8% fg and 50% 3pt and 6.6 rebs and 11.4 ast and spanked Magic Johnson
@@terrylanda4754 man u ain't gon do shyt
@@terrylanda4754 You’re a prime example of why Michael Jordan fans are the worst NBA fans by cherry picking and listing individual votes + team accomplishments only in Jordan's favor even though that could be done for many other players. I’ll give you an individual record that you conveniently ignored or forgot: Jordan remains the worst player ever in a 3 point contest. If you’re claiming someone is the #1 NBA player using individual records/statistics look no further than Wilt Chamberlain, as he has by far the most accomplished in NBA history, not Jordan.
You’re analyzing basketball as if it was a one on one game, which by the way Jordan declined the offer and refused to play against the taller/bigger/stronger Magic in a pay-per-view because he was afraid to lose. The fact is that any intelligent coach would start a team with Magic over Jordan because he brought more to the table, meaning he immediately improved any team he ever played by maximizing the potential of his teammates. Jordan was primarily a selfish ballhog that played only one position efficiently and scored lots of points while Magic was a tactical mastermind, a coach on the field, with way more responsibilities and greater court vision and basketball IQ than Jordan. Magic could play and dominate every single position unlike Jordan. Magic was a better leader, teammate, passer, ball handler, rebounder, just as good in steals, just as athletic considering he was much taller and played at a faster pace, more clutch, could and would score if needed, and had many more triple doubles in his career proving that he was a more all-around player. Magic went to way more NBA Finals than Jordan in a much more competitive decade and he lead his teams to more wins. If Magic didn’t have to retire earlier due to HIV, he would have even more opportunities to win more NBA titles. Magic lead the Lakers to 5 NBA championships in 13 seasons and his teams were always contenders unlike Jordan who was a part of many losing teams that didn’t even make it to the playoffs. Magic was always a winner and top player in high school, college, and the NBA unlike Jordan who needed to wait for legendary players such as Dr. J, Kareem, and Bird to either retire or physically deteriorate and completely changed the dynamic of their respective teams, in addition to having an amazing coach in Phil Jackson to teach him how to be less selfish and play team oriented basketball in order to start winning.
In conclusion, there’s no comparison: Magic was a much more sophisticated player than Jordan for anyone who either played organized basketball or has basketball knowledge and understands the game at a deeper level (beyond who scored more points) but for casual fans who grew up watching ESPN highlights and were influenced by Nike commercials, they are usually the typical uneducated Michael Jordan fans.
PS: Magic was a humble player so he also mentioned on different occasions that Bird, Kareem, Wilt, and Kobe were the greatest NBA players ever.
@@terrylanda4754 Individual accolades in a team sport. There are many of us who would start a team with prime 80s Magic over 90s MJ. MJ dominated Karl Malone, Clyde Drexler, Patrick Ewing, Reggie Miller, Charles Barkley. He got 6 rings when Magic was out due to HIV, Bird was out w a bad back, and Isaiah Thomas was done. Karl Malone didn’t want to Magic to return to the league not because of HIV, it was because he knew he’d never make it to the Finals against Magic and the Lakers….
the game was so fast back then
Love the broadcasting too, CBS had the greatest nba broadcast
Dick Stockton was the NBA's GOAT, but Musberger was #2
Just a thing of beauty...this era. Earvin was the absolute best in finding the open man for the easiest two points. He was so in touch with the rhythm of his teammates. Look how he passed the ball to Kareem, Jamal and Nixon in their stride...simply the best!
20+ assist 4 times in the finals. 2 triple doubles and 18 assist 2nd game against Detroit. You won't see that kind of stats now. A forward couldn't guard him, because of his speed and eyes. Guards can't guard him, he's usually 6 inches taller, easy post up. Double team him and he's at his best finding the mismatch.
Thank you so much for posting this special trip down memory lane. I first started watching the Magic led Lakers after his first Championship win and wanted to see him more. The 82 was the very first I got to see in TV aired on CBS ch 2 and never stopped. Magic continues to be one of my all-time favorite players to watch. Thanks again for posting.
Just carving up the defense. Young folks can come here to see just how great, a player Magic Johnson was. He played every position too. Amazing.
You know with being Magic a great point guard and his height is a good size for a small forward it's still kinda weird to see him dunk
GOAT.
Goat 🐐 Jordan > Magic Johnson
Rings
Jordan 6 ✔️
Magic 5
Finals Mvps
Jordan 6✔️ ( most all time)
Magic 3
League Mvps
Jordan 5✔️
Magic 3
Total Mvps (league and finals)
Jordan 11✔️ ( most all time)
Magic 6
Scoring titles
Jordan 10✔️ ( most all time)
Magic 0
All Defensive first team selections
Jordan 9✔️ (tied most all time)
Magic 0
Defensive player of year
Jordan 1✔️ (1988)
Magic 0
Jordan better scorer, finisher, 3point shooter, more athletic, faster, better at steals, better perimeter defender, way better defensive player then Magic
Jordan better overall player then Magic
Even Magic Johnson says Michael Jordan the best player ever
If you mad i will send you my address and show up and see what happens
1991 NBA finals
Bulls 4 Lakers 1
Jordan 31.2 ppg and 55.8% fg and 50% 3pt and 6.6 rebs and 11.4 ast and spanked Magic Johnson
Magic...GOAT!!....yes Jordan has 6 chips...but he didn't come in the league and begin WINNING like Magic....Magic came in and took over the Lakers and the league!
Guess who Jordan knew he had to beat to become relevant??... MAGIC!!!!
@@randybutler1697
Goat 🐐 Jordan > Magic Johnson
Rings
Jordan 6 > Magic 5
Finals Mvps
Jordan 6✔️ ( most all time)
Magic 3
League Mvps
Jordan 5✔️
Magic 3
Total Mvps (league and finals)
Jordan 11✔️ ( most all time)
Magic 6
Scoring titles
Jordan 10✔️ ( most all time)
Magic 0
All Defensive first team selections
Jordan 9✔️ (tied most all time)
Magic 0
Defensive player of year
Jordan 1✔️ (1988)
Magic 0
Jordan better scorer, finisher, 3point shooter, more athletic, faster, better at steals, better perimeter defender, way better defensive player then Magic
Jordan better overall player then Magic
Even Magic Johnson says Michael Jordan the best player ever
If you mad i will send you my address and show up and see what happens
1991 NBA finals
Bulls 4 Lakers 1
Jordan 31.2 ppg and 55.8% fg and 50% 3pt and 6.6 rebs and 11.4 ast and spanked Magic Johnson
Amazing highlight real!! Thank you so much. Would love to see a video with all of Magic’s dunks in the NBA Finals. He dunked way more than a lot of people realize.
"Wow! What a pass!"
It's impossible to count how many times I shouted that while watching this video...
thank you so much !!!!! almost 2 hours of the best basketball ever played : the showtime at the Forum ! ( also in 1984 .. Lakers played showtime , as you surely know... don't forget 47 points in the 3rd quarter of game 3 . Also if they lost the finals, showtime was written in my memory all the way ) ..THANK YOU SO MUCH from a crazy Lakers fan from Italy
Magic is my all time Lakers
Great commentary too here with Hot Rod Hundley and Bill Russell
agreed. Amazing video.
TY, I came from the Jordon era, so I only heard stories about these legendary games. Wonderful that I can finally watch what made them great! D:
Incredible video! Greatest Point Guard of all-time!
By far the greatest point guard of all time...The charisma, the energy, and the creativity...His weakness was on defense but he was still able to lead the league in steals ('82 I believe it was) for one season. He and Bill Russell are probably the greatest team players of all time.
Just found your channel yesterday. Love it. Thank you for this. And the title of your Magic playlist lets me know you are someone who truly understands the game, and has knowledge of it's history. Thank you, for this.
20 year old Rookie at that!!
Magic Johnson is the best all-around player I've ever seen in my 40 plus years of watching basketball
Landsberger carried those fools.
Man I can remember being a five year old child watching these games. The NBA was absolutely legendary in the '80s and the 90s. Not trying to sound corny but it was an absolute blessing for me to be able to experience these errors. This generation has absolutely no clue how genuine and authentic sports was back in those days.
Show time thanks for the memories.
BEST VIDEO EVER
great video man. great.
Magic was so good he’s got an HOUR AND FORTY TWO MINUTE HIGHLIGHT REEL OF HIM JUST IN THE FINALS 😂
Best PG IN HISTORY!
He really doesn't need to there's plenty of guys makin these type vids for Jordan
Also, can you upload a "20+ Assist Game Timeline" (along with feild goals & other in game stats) for the following players:
Earvin "Magic" Johnson 32 games
Isaiah "Zeke" Thomas
Jason Kidd
Rajon Rondo
Not 5 not 10 not 15 but 20 ! Lmao love Magic
TELL ME MAGIC IS NOT BETTER THAN LEBRON...
narciso negron He ain’t.
He’s not
He's mos def not and magic would probably tell u that too
thank you for the video. I hate the Lakers but love this video. T me he's the greatest Laker and #2 best player ever
I watched the NCAA finals in 1979. Magic Johnson was a wonder in that game. No one passed the ball as much and as skilled as that young man. If you watched the tapes, Bird and his team studied the Michigan State team. Later, you see Bird in the NBA imitating Magic. Watch the game and notice the difference.
+Bonita Boggan Bird imitating Magic? I don't see it.
+Mike Marino You don't want to.
Bird's passing.
Kareem very very good at sky hooks. I wonder if he even missed any sky hooks.
The spacing for this time was hilarious... They didn't use the 3 point line either because it was brand new or they didn't have as many shooter as they have now.
Your watching highlights. Of course it's not like today's ugly ball, run down and shoot a 3. Magic, Scott and Cooper were great 3 point shooters. Bird had the 3 point record for 20 years or so. He won every year. His record year he hit all but 2, in the 3 point contest. I blame the Jordan era for kids practicing dunks and not good basketball. That,s why European teams beat our best College and sometime pro teams. Fundamental's wins games.
vin russo yes
Correction they didn't rely on the 3 point line! They used it for certain spots in the game! Like momentum builders and momentum killers for most parts
@@vinrusso821 I just saw this comment.... Watching highlights hahahahahaha... Wherever you say bro lol
Nice game
Todays basketball is very slow no more Defensive 🏀😔
Wow Kevin McHale was awesome in the low post!
Love watching kevin McHale lost post magician scoring point in the paint
He had a 1000 moves it seemed top 75 player
Kevin McHale had multiple big man moves in the paint.
it's in my favourites!
Crazy rookie season championship
Kareem deserved the 1980 Finals MVP, just look at the numbers despite missing game 6
SHOW TIME L.A. LAKERS: MAGIC JOHNSON, MICHAEL COOPER, KAREEM ABDUL JABBAR, BOB MCADOO, JAMAL WILKES, JAMES WORTHY, MITCH KUPCHAK, KURT RAMBIS, A.C. GREEN, NORM NIXON, BYRON SCOTT, MYCHAEL THOMPSON, TONY CAMPBELL,
No question Johnson is the best PG ever. Besides of that, why didn't you include '84 & '89 finals? Losing is a poor reason
....damned, I forgot just how good Magic Johnson was. There’s never been a player better in the open floor. I’d probably also say that it might even be disrespectful the think that someone like Lebron is a better player .
There's no MIGHT to it....it is disrespectful ....LeBron ain't Magic!!
You cats always tryna compare LeBron to another all time great and no matter how you cut LeBron still in a class of his own more athletic faster stronger more skilled magic has the edge in passing but LeBron is right there so move around with the hate both are top 5 all time
@@javonahhenderson3048 I’ve seen athleticism lose out to skill ,more times than I can count.
It also seems that people are really quick to forget. …..many of us have already forgotten just how dominant Zion Williamson was , even after a year or so.
@@carlgarrett4947 yeah but that shyt don't apply to LeBron who has a lot of both skill and athleticism I jus don't understand how folks bring up LeBron in every NBA topic about other greats
Can anybody imagine Magic and Kobe in their primes together. They would win 20
Magic flips the bird @ 104:35
Nobody remembers Jamaal Wilkes had 37 points in the 1980 Championship game.
Was Kareem running for President in the 80’s because he drastically aged from that 1980 Finals appearance?
Can you also upload a "20+ assist game timeline" (with field goals & other in game stats) for the following players:
Earvin "Magic" Johnson 32 games
Isiah "Zeke" Thomas
Jason Kidd
Rajon Rondo
U only wanted 2 do the highlights when he won championships right?
Yes.
Do a Larry Bird one please. 1981,1984,1986.
So, sad that anyone would think Kobe is the best of all time... You've missed a lot of games that would show you different.
I don't think even Kobe's mom seriously thinks he is the best player of all time.
Magic 5
Shaq 3
Kobe 2
Better than Jordan
At the palace it look like a sunroof was there bc it was lighter than normal
Greatest passers\floor leaders ,magic Kidd stockton. Second ter zeek cp3 cousey nash.
*"Big Game" James Worthy*
This nigga led his team and won a ring his rookie season who else has done this
3:40
#6 larry bird #7 jerry west #8 hakeem olajuwon #9 shaquille o'neal #10 elgin baylor
i somewhat like johnson
Second greatest basketball player who ever lived behind Mike.
Detroit the ugliest ever team playing basketball.
Undisputed No.1 PG Ever
He transcends past the PG position. He's one of the All time greats. He is beyond Numbers and positions.
Amen
Magic played all positions
This is a testament to how brilliant Magic was in the Finals! Today's players need to take notes.
Stfu this Era sucked they couldn't shoot for Jack shit
👍🏀🇺🇸for sure
I know we came here for Magic, so did I. But check out one of the greatest play by play announcers at the top of his game call this sequence. Chick Hearn, a legend.... 39:36
That 1987 title team was by far the best of the Lakers championships. The midseason trade of Mychal Thompson helped keep Kareem fresh down the stretch.
The best of the LAker championships was the 1982 team.
👍🏀
You kept Kareen fresh with your gaping anus and cucky throat muscles.
Back to back yeah yeah !!
3peat without the injuries
I will always remember the Lakers' fastbreaks with Magic making Worthy & Scott scoring, sometimes even Cooper and Green. Great team, the best NBA years.
Magic is my age, and back in his Era I one night had a Dream that I was the recipient of a Magic Johnson fast break assist. In that dream I bungled the pass but somehow made the basket. In the Dream after making the basket, Magic was giving me a high fives and going all inspirational Magic on me. Man! It was the best Dream I ever had! Well right after the Dream I once had about Mary Tyler Moore, but that's for a different upload. 😁
Greatest all around player of all time
NBA first 6 feet 8 inches point guard
@@lloydkline6946 6feet 9 inches
@@lloydkline6946👍🇺🇸🏀
@@randybutler1697👍
damn, how Magic never made a defensive team early in his career when he had knees and hops is beyond me. Watch how he'd smother those Sixers and had so much energy. b2b steals titles and 8.5-9.5 rpg! absurd! Most under-rated defender ever.
I agree. The Bulls could never get past Detroit or Boston, until 91. The reason was that they both had huge big men Parrish 7 foot Mchale 7 foot Bird 6'9. And of course Detroit were huge. Rodman used to frustrate Jordan, and he played Magic tough. He was the best defensive player in basketball. And best re bounder. Phil Jackson wanted him big time. He had seen the potential The Bulls turned into one if not the best defensive team in the NBA..
And still holds the single season franchise steals record with 208. I believe only once did Kobe even top 200 steals. Magic was very underrated defensively.
@@kingdarkonda1460 and they had problems with magic lol
The Greatest Point Guard Ever!
🇺🇸👍🏀
The look on Red Auerbach’s Face at 51:45 walking off “The Parquet Floor” at Boston Garden after the Lakers won the 1985 NBA Finals was plainly timeless!
magic is the greatest laker ever, not shaq, not kareem, and damn sure not kobe. no one
re-energized a franchise quite like he did.
Don't disrespect Kobe like that, he put all he's heart in the game for us
Magic himself said
His(kobe) the greatest to wear the purple and gold
I'll leave it here
@@louietv1443
Kobe Bryant said Magic Johnson greatest Laker ever on Jimmy Kimmel
@@mariojohns594 who would take the last shot?
Kobe or magic?
greatest rookie year ever.
1980 Finals - 0:00
1982 Finals - 21:38
1985 Finals - 33:24
1987 Finals - 53:00
1988 Finals - 1:22:48
Lovin' your vids....can u upload a "Triple Double Game Timeline" for the following players:
Earvin "Magic" Johnson 138 games (30 in the playoffs).
Jason Kidd 107 games
Larry Bird 59 games
LeBron James 36 games
Grant Hill 29 games
Michael Jordan 28 games
Tremendous highlight reel, Dynasty. Thank you so much for taking the time to assemble this! There are many clips of his amazing plays but this really lets us relive his full greatness in the context of the games that mattered the most.
I was born and raised in LA. First NBA game I saw as a kid was the great '71-'72 team with Chamberlain, West, Goodrich, etc. When those guys left, I wondered if we'd ever see their likes again...
Then came Magic and that's when the show really began. With all respect due to other NBA greats, Magic tops my list of favorite players. I say that mostly because I never saw another player impact the _way_ the game was played -- not only in Laker Land but across the entire NBA. Thanks to him, the game increased in tempo and (with an equal nod to Larry Bird) suddenly it became all about the _assist_!
It was just an incredibly exciting era of basketball that merged all the flair and dynamic skill of the late-70s, ABA style of play with the unselfish teamwork and physical toughness of the earlier eras. For the first time ever, we were seeing "total basketball," and I think Magic led the way more than any other player.
Just the opinion of this one grateful fan...
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people forget that Magic was performing in the NBA finals as a rookie. Tell me a rookie who has ever had the championship mettle as Magic. It take years for players now to develop their playoff career. Magic was the MVP of the finals as a rookie.
That's right. 42 points, 16 rebounds, and 7 assists. Finals MVP.
There will never ever be another rookie to win The Finals MVP award.
As a lifelong Phoenix Suns fan who was seven years old when this game was played, the Showtime Lakers were in my opinion the best to ever do it. I hated them. Best fast break and when they were firing on all 8 cylinders, unbeatable. When the Suns managed to win a game or two over the Lakers in the regular season I considered it a successful season. They might not have had as many championships as the Bulls but in my opinion they were far more fun to watch. Grudging respect.
I know people appreciate scoring the most, and it's hard to understand how valuable a distributor like Magic is comparatively. However, in many ways, Magic (especially early in his career) was just as lethal as Michael. The dude was doing things no one had seen up to then. They would, quite literally, force a fast break after every rebound. And if they didn't have Magic it would not have worked.
It must have taken a long time to put this together. Thanks.
Magic would EMBARRASS the people in the NBA right now. They can't guard a 6'9'' amazing ball handler who was finish at the rim, in the post and has otherworldly court vision and passing ability.
I saw a show with analyst comparing modern teams to the old Laker/Celtic/Piston teams, and they were saying that the 80's/early 90's Lakers would just body up on today's teams. Players were bigger back then. Now it's all about a 6/10 player as a 3 point shooter. Or who can dunk the best. I hope young people can appreciate the speed of the game. When it's a 4 on 4 fast break, it's almost impossible to find an open man through the clutter at that pace. But Magic seemed to always know. As for 3 pointers Magic/ cooper/ Scott were all dead on 3 point shooters.
iEPx Channel Isiah explained it well when succinctly described Magic coming down the lane with, "well, shit"
iEPx Channel lol you basically saying lebron giannis but they have way more athletic ability than magic
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Greatest PG EVER, Greatest Laker ever !
Magic Johnson won his first title and Playoff MVP in 1980. he was only 20 years old and couldn't legally drink alcohol so he couldn't drink the victory champagne in the locker room after game 6.
Magic averaged at least 12+ assists in 6 different NBA Finals, and probably would have done it 7 times if not for his injury in 1989. Nobody else has done that even once, the closest is Jordan's 11.4 apg in 1991
Bird and Jordan will never be touched ! They are tied as the GOATs
Brian Magic said that about Jordan ,it would be a foul😂😂😂. He is 3 to 1 vs. Bird . NCAA 1, NBA 2.
Nobody Touches Jordan I think we were robbed of a good, potentially classic finals in 89’ due to the injuries. Apparently Pat Riley thought the Lakers, after going 11-0 on the road to the finals, having gone deep into the postseason for 8 straight seasons, needed a high intensity mini-camp before the finals. Scott got injured for the series and Magic messed up his hamstring in game 2.
I think it was Detroit’s year and that they would have won, but it would have been a tough series that went 6, maybe 7 games. Instead, it was anti-climatic as fuck.
This is how someone plays, while winning "five rings". (cough "Kobe" cough) Magic carried a lot of weight for those 5 Lakers championship teams.