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1.
The One and Only Magic Johnson
  The One and Only Magic Johnson    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
How much do you know about one of the true superstars of NBA Basketball history?
Average, 10 Qns, EnglishJedi, Aug 23 13
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  Do You Believe in Magic?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Magic Johnson
This is a quiz about my all-time favorite basketball player: Magic Johnson. How much do you know about this former Lakers player?
Easier, 10 Qns, Ilona_Ritter, Apr 18 23
Easier
Ilona_Ritter gold member
Apr 18 23
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  Magic Johnson's Most Magical Moments    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Earvin "Magic" Johnson is one of the most revered basketball players of all time. This quiz does not focus on his personal life or health; there is too much to be said about his basketball career alone. So sit back and enjoy the Magic!
Average, 10 Qns, mcdubb, Oct 21 13
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  Magic Johnson    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This test is to see how much you know about the great player, Magic Johnson. All Magic fans should do well on this quiz.
Difficult, 20 Qns, magicisgreat, May 02 09
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Magic Johnson Trivia Questions
1. Where was Magic Johnson born?

From Quiz Do You Believe in Magic?

Answer: Lansing, Michigan

Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Jr. was born in Lansing, MI, on August 14, 1959. As an adult, his height reached 6ft 9in (2.06m). His son, Earvin Johnson III ("EJ"), was named after him.

2. What draft pick was Magic in the 1979 Draft?

From Quiz Magic Johnson

Answer: 1st

Magic Johnson was the first pick in the 1979 draft by the Lakers. Larry Bird was the 6th pick in the 1978 draft by the Celtics.

3. Who was Magic Johnson's favorite basketball player as a child?

From Quiz Do You Believe in Magic?

Answer: Bill Russell

Bill Russell played for the Boston Celtics from 1956-1969. He had 11 NBA championship rings. He wore number six and was the center for the team.

4. It was a magical moment when Magic Johnson was chosen by the LA Lakers as the very first pick in the 1979 NBA Draft. What year in college, at Michigan State, had Magic just completed prior to becoming professional?

From Quiz Magic Johnson's Most Magical Moments

Answer: Sophomore

Magic Johnson only played two years of college basketball prior to being drafted by the Lakers, just two months shy of his 20th birthday. After having finished the 1978-79 season with a 47-35 record, the Lakers had the privilege of first pick in the draft through a trade deal with the Utah Jazz.

5. 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?

From Quiz Magic Johnson

Answer: 24

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

6. What is the name of Magic Johnson's autobiography?

From Quiz Do You Believe in Magic?

Answer: My Life

"My Life" was published on September 1, 1993. Johnson co-wrote it with William Novak. His autobiography covers everything from basketball to women in his life, HIV, and more.

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

From Quiz Magic Johnson

Answer: Isiah Thomas & 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.

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

From Quiz Magic Johnson

Answer: 2

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

9. How old was Johnson when he first received the nickname "Magic"?

From Quiz Do You Believe in Magic?

Answer: 15

Magic was a sophomore at Everett High School in Lansing, Michigan, when he was given the nickname. In a basketball game at school, he had a triple-double having 36 points, 18 rebounds, and 16 assists. Fred Stabley, Jr. from the "Lansing State Journal," wrote about the game and dubbed him "Magic" Johnson.

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

From Quiz Magic Johnson

Answer: Philadelphia

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

11. Where did Magic Johnson go to college?

From Quiz Do You Believe in Magic?

Answer: Michigan State

Michigan State University (aka MSU) is a state university in Lansing, Michigan. John Clough Holmes founded the school in 1855. The school's motto is "Spartans Will." Their colors are green and white, and the Spartans are the nickname. Magic attended MSU from 1977-1979, majoring in communication studies. His intended profession was television commentator.

12. In 1979, his school played against Indiana State in the NCAA finals. What other future NBA player did Magic begin a rivalry with that year, that continued when they were pros?

From Quiz Do You Believe in Magic?

Answer: Larry Bird

Larry Bird was born on December 7, 1956, in West Baden Springs, Indiana. He grew up and is associated with French Lick, Indiana. His nickname in sports was "The Hick from French Lick." Larry Bird played with the Boston Celtics from 1979-1992. The Celtics and Lakers are rivals. Despite their on-court rivalry, Johnson and Bird have been friends since the early 1980s. Larry Bird inducted Magic Johnson into the NBA Hall of Fame.

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

From Quiz Magic Johnson

Answer: 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.

14. In 1992, Magic Johnson played for the U.S. Olympic Men's basketball team. What was this team dubbed?

From Quiz Do You Believe in Magic?

Answer: Dream Team

The 1992 United States basketball team was the first Olympic basketball team made up of mainly active NBA players. Along with Magic, other players on the Dream Team included: Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing, Larry Bird, and Michael Jordan. Throughout the Olympics, the USA men's team were undefeated and won the gold medal.

15. Magic became a part-owner of what baseball team in 2012?

From Quiz Do You Believe in Magic?

Answer: Dodgers

Johnson, along with Guggenheim Partners and Stan Kasten, put in a bid for the ownership and won it. Johnson was considered the leader of the ownership group that also included Peter Guber; however, the controlling owner was Mark Walter from the Guggenheim Partners. When the Dodgers won the World Series in 2020, Johnson gained a major league title to his resume.

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

From Quiz Magic Johnson

Answer: Indiana State

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

17. In 1991, The Magic Johnson Foundation was created by Johnson to help with what health issue?

From Quiz Do You Believe in Magic?

Answer: HIV/AIDS

Magic founded The Magic Johnson Foundation the same year Johnson himself was diagnosed with HIV. Before Johnson told everyone he had HIV, it was thought of as "The gay man's disease," although at that point, people knew needles (both drug users and blood transfusions) could cause HIV as well. He let people know he was a straight man with no needle use and still had HIV, and if he had it, anyone could get it.

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

From Quiz Magic Johnson

Answer: 31

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

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

From Quiz Magic Johnson

Answer: 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.

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

From Quiz Magic Johnson

Answer: 1988

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

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

From Quiz Magic Johnson

Answer: James Worthy

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

22. Who is the father of Magic Johnson?

From Quiz Magic Johnson

Answer: Earvin Johnson Sr.

Magic Johnson got his name from his dad.

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

From Quiz Magic Johnson

Answer: 6

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

24. What sports writer gave Magic Johnson his nickname?

From Quiz Magic Johnson

Answer: 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.

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

From Quiz Magic Johnson

Answer: 2

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

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

From Quiz Magic Johnson

Answer: Clippers

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

27. Magic was born in what year?

From Quiz Magic Johnson

Answer: 1959

Magic was born in 1959 in Lansing,Michigan.

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