The Complete Compilation of Magic Johnson's Greatest Stories Told By NBA Players & Legends

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  • @pauljansen1137
    @pauljansen1137 2 роки тому +73

    Just got home from a long day at work....what better way to relax than watching a Magic compilation served to me by Nick?

    • @NickSmithNBA
      @NickSmithNBA  2 роки тому +9

      Hope you enjoyed it!

    • @jaredmarr5731
      @jaredmarr5731 2 роки тому

      There isn’t a way to do that…

    • @arturoperez4357
      @arturoperez4357 2 роки тому +1

      Just got home from work too and i thought the same thing you did hahahaha

  • @charlesupshurbey1377
    @charlesupshurbey1377 2 роки тому +35

    This is a phenomenal piece about the greatest player of all times.

  • @chrisnelson6991
    @chrisnelson6991 2 роки тому +13

    Magic was why I fell in love with basketball. I watched that first game where Magic came into the league with my father, and it was the first game I ever watched all the way through.
    That series against the sixers where Kareem got injured could be one of the greatest performances of all time.
    Thanks for the walk down memory lane.

  • @teedepefanio4974
    @teedepefanio4974 2 роки тому +10

    Had me in tears at the end. I was in the military when i found out Magic had HIV.. We all shed a tear that day. One of the greatest players i ever saw... pure MAGIC! As a Blazer fan, this says a lot about our respect for the man. Only guy i ever heard of that softened Larry Birds heart.. but for us, that was just more MAGIC. The Original Dream Team was the perfect end to both of their careers...
    ...surrounded by those who shared the paint. Thanks guys, for all the memories.. and for all the Magic.. blessed be..

  • @user-uj2sf9ej9r
    @user-uj2sf9ej9r 6 місяців тому +2

    I fell in love to basketball because of Magic Johnson & bec of him too i became an avid fan of Lakers since my teenage years. Forever fan of him, he's the greatest point guard ever with incredible passing skills. I love❤ watching all his games, it's always a showtime😊

  • @mrho4speed
    @mrho4speed 2 роки тому +8

    Loved the video especially the part where Magic admitted that Kareem was the real MVP of the 1980 finals vs Sixers. Kareem was actually voted the FMVP after Magic's great game 6 but because Kareem was not present, the voters were asked to change their votes so Magic would win the award ( Kareem's book titled "Kareem" pgs 140-141). I never knew Magic offered to give the trophy back to Kareem and that Kareem said it was ok for Magic to keep it = what a great example of grace and friendship between two players! Magic's enthusiasm as a rookie coming into the NBA is sorely missed today. Today it is all about money, where is the love of the game? We miss Magic! Thanks

    • @Joshwaheazo
      @Joshwaheazo 3 місяці тому +1

      That might have been the greatest finals performance of all time though.

  • @robertl3592
    @robertl3592 Рік тому +5

    Magic celebrating like that in his first game was why everybody loved him

  • @shiningking
    @shiningking Рік тому +3

    Magic johnson greatest pg and best story teller ever

  • @danielkirkby3601
    @danielkirkby3601 Рік тому +2

    As a brit i cant take American football baseball hockey.. but basketball poetry in motion love it , can soak up these videos all day

  • @Kashed
    @Kashed Рік тому +4

    I’ll never forget it, it was like it was yesterday. Hearing that Magic had HIV which at the time was the same as saying AIDS and you thought he was going to die. It was like a punch in the stomach. It really sucked. It may have cut his career somewhat short and we missed out on some great games but, I am just glad that he is still here and happy and healthy. One hell of a basketball player.

  • @ibrahimabdi6285
    @ibrahimabdi6285 11 місяців тому +2

    My 5 all time starters: Magic, LBJ, MJ, Shaq, The Dream.

  • @jefffinlayson3002
    @jefffinlayson3002 Рік тому +4

    Magic would be a forward in today's game. I believe he played power forward when he came back to NBA in the mid-1990s.

  • @patriciamccormick9321
    @patriciamccormick9321 2 роки тому +4

    I hit the like before watching the video because I know it will leave a smile on my face. Thank you for this.

  • @l3ftie578
    @l3ftie578 Рік тому +3

    the way magic idolized kareem as a rookie is so wholesome haha it put a big smile on my face

  • @landog606
    @landog606 2 роки тому +4

    I know I need a Kareem greatest stories video now. Amazing work Nick

  • @orlandowoodson7978
    @orlandowoodson7978 2 роки тому +11

    Isiah basically said Magic would be a faster Jokic. Impressive!

    • @jswin2084
      @jswin2084 2 роки тому +1

      And if he played in today’s era he’d just say the opposite

  • @charlesjohnson536
    @charlesjohnson536 2 роки тому +13

    THE PLAYER I'D DEFINITELY ALWAYS TAKE WITH MY 1ST PICK: OL'🐐👑MAGIC JOHNSON#32 .. FROM 👑LAKERNATION ..

  • @BD-uw1kq
    @BD-uw1kq Рік тому +3

    Magic going to the Lakers after Bird was already in Boston created the coast vs coast rivalry that saved the NBA.

  • @meekmozart5216
    @meekmozart5216 Рік тому +2

    That “look off” @ 0:47 was insane 😳

  • @davemartino5997
    @davemartino5997 2 роки тому +6

    Magic broke the mold as point guard while Larry broke the mold as SF. You can tell magic loved larry and vice versa.

  • @RockyRajkumar-yg1ee
    @RockyRajkumar-yg1ee Місяць тому

    We love magic ❤He is a legend ❤️

  • @kashdub2210
    @kashdub2210 2 роки тому +4

    Dr. J next for sure. And we need some football stories too. Old players Walter Payton, Bo Jackson, Dick Butkus, Deion Sanders they all got great stories that should be told

  • @my2centsiz3
    @my2centsiz3 2 роки тому +6

    To be the GOAT in Basketball, you have to play all 5 positions. If not? Then your just the Greatest Guard. Or Forward or Center. A Rookie Magic on the road game 6 in Philly, NBA Finals, against Darryl Dawkins Caldwell Jones, , Dr. J Mo Cheeks. Kareem is in L.A.. Starts at Center, plays forward, back to center. Scores 42 points, 15 boards. Wins the Title and series MVP. That will never happen again. Only one GOAT. Magic. Who else could Play all 5 positions? I'll wait.

    • @tuckertech
      @tuckertech Рік тому

      This is how I feel too.

    • @Joelll15
      @Joelll15 Рік тому

      err... I brought some pop corn bro...

    • @Joshwaheazo
      @Joshwaheazo 3 місяці тому

      Wilt and KG. But they're not on Magic's level.
      Jokic or Luka maybe? That's a pretty short list and nobody is as elite as Magic.
      People might argue LeBron, but I don't rate him as a center he doesn't get enough offensive rebounds. I'd give him the other 4 though.

    • @1destinyslegacy
      @1destinyslegacy 10 днів тому

      Been saying this forever...Magic can play any position and look cool doing it...

  • @mjcaillan7018
    @mjcaillan7018 2 роки тому +2

    Another amazing video. I always enjoy watching your videos. Thanks Nick! ☺️

  • @Chip_in
    @Chip_in 5 місяців тому

    Magic is my all time 💜💛

  • @roli6460
    @roli6460 2 роки тому +1

    Here we gooo

  • @Yionbot
    @Yionbot 2 роки тому +3

    The debate Isiah and those other guys were having about what position Magic would play goes to show that position basketball is real

  • @Kingbossdon
    @Kingbossdon 2 роки тому +3

    Been saying this for years LeBron plays like Magic 🎩 Johnson I don't know why everyone keep saying Michael and LeBron and Michael and Kobe and Magic And LeBron

  • @randybutler1697
    @randybutler1697 2 роки тому +1

    Ok Nick.....you did a good job with the Magic man..now, do the dream teams. ...1&2..which is the greatest...if course 1 is the greatest but that's me....I'd love to see the interviews and comments on that

  • @zoominnboomin
    @zoominnboomin Рік тому +2

    We need more LeBron stories. Id love to hear some in-game stories and trash talking etc. Btw Magic was the man! Love hearing stories!

  • @jvask33zie
    @jvask33zie Рік тому +1

    That skyhook is unstoppable

  • @mestizo3113
    @mestizo3113 6 місяців тому +1

    I don't think I've ever heard any past or current players say they would pick LBJ in a top 5.

  • @1BergerVongSchlauigkeitHer
    @1BergerVongSchlauigkeitHer 2 роки тому +1

    What a dope channel.

  • @Joshwaheazo
    @Joshwaheazo 3 місяці тому

    Magic is so far above any other point guard. If he's not at least in your top 4 you're crazy.

  • @orlandosanfeliz2956
    @orlandosanfeliz2956 Рік тому +1

    Con el respeto de todos los grandes jugadores, estrellas que a ávido en el NBA la mejor liga del mundo 🌎. Mi humilde opinión es; Magic Johnson es el jugador más completó que ha ávido en éste juego. Porque podía jugar cualquier posición en el cuadró. Además su pasión por el juego era único. Larga vida hermano.

  • @Bassball313
    @Bassball313 2 роки тому +1

    Great video as always. How about one on Hakeem Olajuwon or David Robinson? Keep up the good work mate

    • @gm2407
      @gm2407 Рік тому

      I think it would be Hakeem more often than not. Who do you think it would be?

  • @gsmooth6037
    @gsmooth6037 9 місяців тому

    Chills game came on taped delayed CBS. Magic was my favorite player

  • @vktravellog1242
    @vktravellog1242 Місяць тому

    So underated!

  • @kidd32888
    @kidd32888 2 роки тому +3

    Kareem is the GOAT and also able to work with Magic

  • @zackdelagarza
    @zackdelagarza 2 роки тому +2

    Damn I love every video you do, Nick. Keep up the good work man. P.S., do a Manu Ginobili video, please and thank you!

  • @Ballinbmac
    @Ballinbmac 11 місяців тому

    You should make a magic Johnson telling stories compilation. Him and kg are the best two when telling stories

  • @RobertSchuster68
    @RobertSchuster68 2 роки тому +1

    Gerade Gestern habe ich noch zu Roswita gesagt: „was ist eigentlich aus Nick Smith geworden“ und zack teilt er ein neues Video

  • @brendankamikawaji2562
    @brendankamikawaji2562 2 роки тому

    please never stop making these

  • @kinkosbruh477
    @kinkosbruh477 Рік тому

    This video was great

  • @tonynewton5713
    @tonynewton5713 10 місяців тому

    Man we need more magoc across the world right mow

  • @jeremyswann2228
    @jeremyswann2228 2 роки тому

    Starting 5 MJ, Pippen, Bird, McHale and Magic Johnson. That team will be hard to beat 💓

  • @nicandrogomezalvarez
    @nicandrogomezalvarez Рік тому

    The best game ever, period

  • @rickypheng1550
    @rickypheng1550 Рік тому

    Love this as usual. But is it just me or did Magic grow a beard between the interview from Game 6 to jump ball?

  • @gm2407
    @gm2407 Рік тому +1

    @24:00 Yeah I can see Magic if he was playing today would be given pleanty of ball handling oportunities, would be played as a forward on defence and primary ball handler on attack. Probably slightly to small to be a Center all the time. Either way you make allowances to cover a player's deficiencies with another player's skills. Magic would still be running breaks or taking players into the post, seeking mismatches and using what the game brings him. I can see him doing well, his game would not be to far from what Lebron does, even if it has clear differences, so it would be successful in the modern league.

  • @MaylayAllDay
    @MaylayAllDay 2 роки тому +1

    Do one on big shot bob Robert horry 7x nba champ

  • @cylamallett
    @cylamallett Рік тому +1

    Everytime he pass all I can say is HE HEEEE magic passes was different he started all of those passes

  • @Razzlyn
    @Razzlyn 11 місяців тому

    There's no other player who has a more accurate nickname.

  • @oldschoolruler
    @oldschoolruler 7 місяців тому

    Magic and Zeke are why the league began poaching players out of HS. They both won NCAA titles as sophomores, came out and were superstars immediately. The rest of the league didn't want to miss the boat on the 'Next' one. It was really the beginning of the end of players preparing to become professionals. Owners were willing to take a chance on potential, rather than production.

  • @Righteous210
    @Righteous210 8 місяців тому

    Birds game has translated well to todays game plus looking back it turns out Magic had Kareem who now is being recognized as 1 of the 3 best players ever. So at the end of their careers Magic was better by consensus. Not so much now. Worth revisiting

    • @ron88303
      @ron88303 5 місяців тому

      Two different positions. I would take both in my starting five.

  • @antwahnredding6294
    @antwahnredding6294 Рік тому

    12:57 my goodness bro 😂

  • @micahrobinson216
    @micahrobinson216 2 роки тому

    Jason Kidd, Monte Ellis, Paul Pierce

  • @ljfreeman7
    @ljfreeman7 2 роки тому

    Do Brandon Roy next please!

  • @reggiespear7455
    @reggiespear7455 2 роки тому +1

    People said their never be another Michael Jordan then their was kobe but you never see another magic Johnson and you never see a 69 point guard that play the point like him he won by passing the ball and scoring with in the game magic can play in any era at point Westbrook can't guard him he's to big but they would figure it out basketball is like playing chess it's not checkers

  • @user-vn3nn8pc1b
    @user-vn3nn8pc1b 11 місяців тому

    Im not crying youre crying

  • @dustyroze150
    @dustyroze150 2 роки тому +1

    6"10" PG? w🏀w!

  • @joshuaweiss8280
    @joshuaweiss8280 2 роки тому +1

    Gilbert Arenas next

  • @iTrade_US30
    @iTrade_US30 7 днів тому

    magic at center = jokic
    it finally made sense

  • @BDuclion
    @BDuclion 2 роки тому

    Manu Ginobili would be an awesome episode

  • @l3ftie578
    @l3ftie578 Рік тому

    Pls make a video about Karl Malone, he was an amazing player that I fell does not get his flowers nowadays.

  • @Bear78420
    @Bear78420 Рік тому

    I agree with Zeke (which is rare) except magic wouldn’t play center either. He’d be a SF. You need a 3 ball in todays game to play point.

  • @user-xq9pv4er8w
    @user-xq9pv4er8w 10 місяців тому

    Take notesLebron

  • @user-ij9rv2zl3w
    @user-ij9rv2zl3w 7 місяців тому

    Bird let Magic get in his head with that friendly LeBron James shi you can't be friendly and expect to go as hard and be the same beast because it takes the fire 🔥 and hunger out of you...

  • @tapiwanashegono4545
    @tapiwanashegono4545 2 роки тому

    michael jordan broo

  • @micahrobinson216
    @micahrobinson216 2 роки тому

    Do Vince carter n t Mac next

  • @kilroywashere772
    @kilroywashere772 9 місяців тому

    I hated how he would stick his leg out when he would shoot a layup like he was doing a jump kick.

  • @agentm3951
    @agentm3951 Рік тому

    NGNICK SMITH I AM LOVING THE VIDS KEEP EM COMMING

  • @bricesmith7089
    @bricesmith7089 2 роки тому

    Do Paul George

  • @user-oz2ho3nx7h
    @user-oz2ho3nx7h Рік тому

    Point guards are supposed to lead the team, facilitate the plays and act as the coach on the court. They are not suppose to shoot insane distances and run the court and use screens to get open ala Steph Curry or score a bunch of points ala Allen Iverson or stat pad ala Russell WEstbrook. MAgic is the perfect pg, the greatest of all time. He led, he facilitated, he dominated and he won. Lakers never miss the play offs with him. Lakers reached the finals for 9 years out of 12 seasons with him as the lead pg. Lakers won 5 titles including a back to back in 87 and 88. No other pg did what Magic accomplished in his career. Not the Big O, not Zeke, not John Stockton, not STeve Nash, not Steph, not CP3, not Jason Kidd or Gary Payton. He is HIM.

  • @baldheadrich3015
    @baldheadrich3015 2 роки тому

    Kareem

  • @seandadondmv
    @seandadondmv 2 роки тому

    ion know bout that smoochin shii magic n thomas got goin on

  • @cylamallett
    @cylamallett Рік тому

    Magic would have been giannis in todays game but a better passer

  • @JPHellaHard2800
    @JPHellaHard2800 3 місяці тому +1

    Haqeem Olajuwon

  • @jamoa3395
    @jamoa3395 Рік тому

    Issues from the 80😢 Isiah piston “his An, ass h-l always and will be 2923

  • @puppethound
    @puppethound 2 роки тому +1

    Thomas isn't better than Stockton. Thomas was a great player on a stacked Pistons team.

    • @cojack636
      @cojack636 2 роки тому +4

      Are you serious? Now I know delusional people are a real thing. Isiah was the best player and driving force on a Pistons team that went to 5 straight conference finals including 3 straight finals, back to back championships and finals MVP. Stockton was a sidekick to Karl Malone. I'll take being the #1 option and the leader of the team thats a champion over the sidekick with no rings any day of the week and twice on Sunday.

  • @telefunkenyou47
    @telefunkenyou47 Рік тому

    Isaiah was the first to kick Magic when he was down. With his homophobia.
    He thought he would be the #1 point guard with Magic gone and he’d get all his fans.

  • @jc6087
    @jc6087 Рік тому

    Johnson and Thomas were lovers.

  • @levspic6899
    @levspic6899 2 роки тому

    Bro do jordan

  • @nikkojennings51
    @nikkojennings51 Рік тому

    Never got sick magic might of gotten 6

  • @keronsmith8459
    @keronsmith8459 Рік тому

    Larry bird

  • @jamoa3395
    @jamoa3395 Рік тому

    That’s all folk , piggyback

  • @johnnynevermind8595
    @johnnynevermind8595 Місяць тому

    Totally disagree with iiasah
    Magic would dominate as pg just like he did before
    They would have no answer for him

  • @ss3rockstar235
    @ss3rockstar235 Рік тому

    i respect magic johnson as a die hard laker fan but im ngl eventho ik he have a wife i really thought this man was gay for sec at 19:43

  • @Proudathiest1
    @Proudathiest1 2 роки тому +1

    Oh koby. You can’t say you’re the greatest laker ever cause you’re just not. Top 5 …… maybe

    • @globalmonkey007
      @globalmonkey007 Рік тому

      Kobe always said Magic Johnson was the greatest Laker ever and that Magic was his idol. He said that his game wouldn't be complete without Magic because he stole so much from him. Koby had the ultimate respect for Magic as a player and a person.

  • @johnjacobjingle7177
    @johnjacobjingle7177 9 місяців тому

    Wilt, Bird, Magic, Mj, Kobe. No not Kareem...Wilt... Wilt was twice the baller Kareem was

    • @ron88303
      @ron88303 5 місяців тому

      Definitely not Kobe. His numbers don't stack up.

  • @markmarine4438
    @markmarine4438 2 роки тому

    People still think LBJ is better than magic

  • @m.a.4949
    @m.a.4949 Рік тому

    i jist jeed to kmow tje rwal.story about his whole HIV SITUATION. was it just propaganda to spread awareness?

  • @juanch6936
    @juanch6936 Рік тому

    Why is Lebron on here.

  • @MarvinMonroe
    @MarvinMonroe 2 роки тому +2

    It was a different game back then. magic was basically playing against accountants. And plus back then they didn't understand anything about diet and exercise.
    Magic would have a very difficult time playing against today's more athletic players. He might still be an all star but he would not dominate

    • @noneyabeeysnass8283
      @noneyabeeysnass8283 Рік тому +1

      Not even close man, sit yo behind out of these debates 😂😂😂

  • @efrentorres9478
    @efrentorres9478 Рік тому

    I have to look into this situation a bit further. But just looking at what was going on at that time. I feel that Kareem felt he was end all be all. And may have faked an injury. To force the debate that he was the best on the team. He didn't realize that magic could match his greatness.