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    Magic Johnson

    What draft pick was Magic in the 1979 Draft?Magic Johnson

      1st. Magic Johnson was the first pick in the 1979 draft by the Lakers. Larry Bird was the 6th pick in the draft that year by the Celtics.

    When Magic won the M.V.P award in 1987, he was averaging a career high in points. What was his points average per game?Magic Johnson

      24. Magic Johnson was averaging a career high 24 points in that season on his was to winning his first MVP.

    Who is Magic Johnson's best friend in the NBA?Magic Johnson

      Isiah Thomas . Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas were real close friend throughout there careers. The world would see them hug just prior to Laker-Piston game.

    How many times did Magic Johnson lead the NBA in steals per game?Magic Johnson

      2. Magic lead the league in steals in 1980 and 1981. He also repeated as the NBA finals MVP.

    Who did Magic and the Lakers lose to, in the 1983 NBA finals?Magic Johnson

      Philadelphia. With injuries to Nixon, Worthy, and McAdoo, the 76ers swept the Lakers.

    Magic became the first rookie ever to do what in the NBA?Magic Johnson

      Be selected to start in an all star game.. He was the first rookie ever to be selected to start an All Star game in 1980. In his rookie year, Magic played center many times for the injured Jabbar.

    In 1992, what player allowed Magic Johnson to start in his place for the NBA All Star game? Magic Johnson

      Tim Hardaway. Tim Hardaway allowed Magic Johnson to start the game. Magic Johnson won the All Star MVP and dedicated the award to Tim Hardaway.

    Magic Johnson's Michigan State team, beat what team in the 1979 NCAA finals?Magic Johnson

      Indiana State. Magic's Michigan State beat Larry Bird's Indiana State.

    In 1996 when Magic came back to the NBA, what was his season high in points?Magic Johnson

      31. Magic Johnson scored his season high 31 points against the Atlanta Hawks. He came back after his HIV ordeal.

    Magic Johnson has never led the All Star ballots for an all star game?Magic Johnson

      f. Magic Johnson led the All Star ballots in 1985 and 1986.

    In the famous Game 4 of the 1987 finals, Magic Johnson made a hook shot over what Celtic defender?Magic Johnson

      Kevin McHale. Magic made the hook shot over Kevin McHale with 2 seconds left on the clock. The Lakers would win that game and the Finals in 6 games.

    Magic Johnson led the NBA in free throw percentage in what year?Magic Johnson

      1988. Magic lead the NBA in free throw percentage with 89%.

    In the 1988 Finals between Lakers and Pistons, Magic Johnson did not win the finals M.V.P. Who won it?Magic Johnson

      James Worthy. James Worthy won the finals M.v.p when he got a triple double in game 7 to defeat the Pistons.

    Who is the father of Magic Johnson?Magic Johnson

      Earvin Johnson Sr.. Magic Johnson got his name from his dad.

    When Magic came back to the NBA in 1996, how many assist did he have in his game back?Magic Johnson

      6. Magic had 15 points 6 assist and 5 rebounds in his first game back against the Detroit Pistons.

    What sports writer gave Magic Johnson his nickname?Magic Johnson

      Jack Stabley. Jack Stabley gave Magic this name after he saw Magic play in a high school game, where Magic scored 46 points, 22 rebounds, and had 16 assists.

    How many times was Magic Johnson the leading scorer for the Lakers in a season?Magic Johnson

      2. Magic Johnson led the Lakers in scoring in 1987 and in 1989.

    What team did Magic Johnson face in his NBA debut in 1979?Magic Johnson

      Clippers. Magic started in his debut against the Clippers. The Lakers won that game off Kareems buzzer beater.

    Magic was born in what year?Magic Johnson

      1959. Magic was born in 1959 in Lansing,Michigan.

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