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When the Lakers' fans blamed Magic Johnson for the head coach firing: "I've never been booed at home before; it was a new experience"
Johnson requested a trade after that, but the Lakers chose to fire Westhead instead. Fans disapproved of the move and Magic ...
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Magic Johnson sends message to NBA commissioner that might rub Lakers wrong way
Magic Johnson spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Lakers, serving as the face of the 'Showtime' era - but he is ...
Magic Johnson Assigns Blame for Lakers' Elimination
Following the loss, which capped off the series at 4-1 and eliminated the LeBron James and company, NBA legend Magic Johnson ...
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Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Had Plenty of Critiques for L.A. After Game 1 Loss
NBA legend Magic Johnson had ... and two assists. It was only Game 1, of course, so the Lakers have plenty of time to course-correct. But Johnson has some ideas for them there.
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Magic Johnson Points To Major Flaw That Doomed Los Angeles Lakers In Embarrassing Playoff Loss To Timberwolves
In the aftermath, former NBA star Magic Johnson offered insights ... contributed 15 points, eight assists, and 11 rebounds in 43 minutes of play. For the Lakers, Luka Doncic led the team with ...
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Magic Johnson makes bold claim on Cavaliers vs Pacers playoff series as Lakers legend names pick for ECF spot
Hall of Famer and LA Lakers legend Magic Johnson ... with 22 points, 13 assists and three blocks, making clutch plays, including back-to-back blocks and two assists. Johnson also called the ...
Lakers Legend Magic Johnson's Heartfelt Reaction to Steph Curry's Injury
The Golden State Warriors stole Game 1 on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves, winning 99-88, but not without some unfortunate news regarding star point guard Stephen Curry. The two-time MVP ...
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Lakers legend Magic Johnson calls out team for putrid Game 1 performance: 'Had no energy'
The poor performance led one Lakers legend to try and light a fire underneath his former squad. "Tonight was one of the Lakers worst performances this season," Magic Johnson wrote on X.
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Magic Johnson trashes Lakers after alarming playoff loss to Timberwolves
The Lakers got dominated on their home floor Saturday night in Game 1 of their first-round NBA playoff series against the Timberwolves, and Magic Johnson ... points with nine assists and eight ...
Magic Johnson questions Lakers’ JJ Redick over LeBron James, Luka Doncic strategy
Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson shared his strong reactions to the team's loss in Game 4 against the Minnesota ...
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Magic Johnson Assigns Blame for Lakers' Elimination
Meanwhile, Julius Randle tallied 23 points on 8-of-16 shooting, along with five rebounds and four assists ... Magic Johnson didn't hold back when pointing out the various reasons the Lakers ...
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When the Lakers' fans blamed Magic Johnson for the head coach firing: "I've never been booed at home before; it was a new experience"
The Los Angeles Lakers were in a bit of turmoil following the firing of Paul Westhead as head coach in the 1981-82 season. Earvin "Magic" Johnson was ... and 16 assists to lead LA to a 136-116 ...