Rappler's latest stories on Magic Johnson
Not like Mike: NBA stars who suffered ill-fated returns
Several NBA stars tried their best for another shot at basketball glory, but their stories simply were not as sweet the second time around
Magic Johnson hopeful NBA can crown a champion despite coronavirus
NBA legend Magic Johnson says players will adjust to playing in empty stadiums for the sake of determining the best team in the league
Magic, Jordan among NBA stars 'devastated' by Stern's death
'Without David Stern, the NBA would not be what it is today,' says six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan. 'I wouldn't be where I am without him'
Westbrook passes Magic for career triple-doubles
Russell Westbrook posts his 139th career triple-double to bump off Magic Johnson at No. 2 in the all-time list
Magic 'Dream Team' jersey among items in sports auction
The No. 15 USA jersey Magic Johnson wore for the 1992 Olympic 'Dream Team' may fetch the biggest bid
Kawhi wants Magic-Buss Lakers chat in NBA talks
Raptors star Kawhi Leonard reportedly only wants to meet with former Lakers executive Magic Johnson and team owner Jeanie Buss
Magic Johnson blasts Lakers GM after shock exit
Allegations of backstabbing involving team executives Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka surface as the latest Lakers drama
Magic and Bird to get joint NBA lifetime honor
The league puts the spotlight on the epic rivalry that helped drive the success of the modern NBA
LeBron not OK with 'weird' Magic departure from Lakers
Johnson played a key role in convincing James to join Los Angeles with hopes of leading the team back to the glory days
Anthony Davis unfazed by Lakers drama after Magic exit
The saga surrounding Anthony Davis and the Lakers has been 'toxic,' says Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry
Magic Johnson steps down as Los Angeles Lakers chief
(UPDATED) The resignation comes after a disappointing season that saw the Lakers miss the playoffs even after luring superstar LeBron James
WATCH: Kobe reveals his all-time top 5 USA players
The two-time Olympic gold medalist is quick to acknowledge the greats who came before him
NBA: No tampering in Magic Johnson-Ben Simmons link
The NBA sees no violations as the Sixers initiated contact and requested a meeting between team star Ben Simmons and Lakers president Magic Johnson
Lakers coach Walton confident of management support
Los Angeles coach Luke Walton has reportedly come under fire from Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson
Lakers rebuilding a long-term project, says Johnson
It's still uncertain if the NBA's glamour squad could entice LeBron James and Paul George this year
Just like Magic: Ben Simmons gets NBA triple-double as Sixers beat Heat
(UPDATED) The NBA Rookie of the Year contender logs in first rookie playoff record since Magic Johnson
Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas reconcile after decades-long spat
Johnson and Thomas put their disagreements behind them in an emotional reconciliation
Great expectations in Lakers' whole new Ball game
The Lakers have missed the playoffs for the past 4 seasons, but the addition of Lonzo Ball has given fans a reason for hope
Johnson dazzled by Ball magic for Lakers
Magic Johnson says the Los Angeles Lakes – who completed the worst season in franchise s history last year – is a better team now
Magic Johnson wants Kobe to help rebuild Lakers
Magic Johnson who has been hired to advise Lakers co owner and president Jeanie Buss wants Kobe Bryant to help piece together the struggling franchise
Lakers legend Magic ready to call the shots for club
Magic Johnson hopes his role will be the man in charge as he tries to rebuild a club that has missed the playoffs the past 3 seasons after winning an NBA crown as recently as 2010
Magic Johnson returns to Lakers in advisor role
Magic Johnson will be advising co owner Jeanie Buss in all areas of basketball and business
5 Greatest Games 7s in NBA Finals history
As the Cavs and Warriors prepare for a memorable winner take all meeting look back at the greatest Game 7s in NBA Finals history
Magic Johnson says Lakers should target LeBron, Durant
5 time NBA champion Johnson believes the Los Angeles Lakers should attempt to move aggressively in the free agent market to revive their flagging fortunes
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Magic Johnson delivers touching tribute to Kobe Bryant
Fellow Lakers great Magic Johnson calls Kobe Bryant one of the greatest players this game has ever seen before he takes the court one final time
NBA legend Magic Johnson applauds Nike for dropping Pacquiao
Johnson also insisted that he won’t be watching any more of Pacquiao’s fights
WATCH: Magic Johnson, Peyton Manning smash eggs on their heads
Since Manning’s Denver Broncos recently won Super Bowl 50 he had the chance to go first
NBA great Shaq to be honored with statue at Staples Center
Former Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O Neal is to be honored with a statue outside the Los Angeles Lakers Staples Center arena
WATCH: NBA stars read 'Mean Tweets' on 'Kimmel'
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Westbrook notches another triple-double in win over Raptors
Russell Westbrook registered his fifth triple double in his last six games as the Thunder overcame the Toronto Raptors
Holding Court - The greatest players in NBA Finals history part II
Columnist Bert Ramirez concludes his list of the 30 greatest NBA finals performers of all time with the top 10
Magic Johnson says disgraced Sterling living 'in stone ages'
Magic Johnson said Tuesday that disgraced Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling is living in the stone ages and deserves to lose his coveted NBA franchise
Clippers owner Sterling berates Magic Johnson for HIV status
In an interview that was supposed to fan flames caused by his racist outburst LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling took swipes at Magic Johnson saying he was a poor role model because he contracted HIV
NBA: Clippers owner Sterling apologizes for racist remarks
Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has offered his first public apology for racist remarks that saw him banned for life from the NBA
NBA: Disgraced Clippers owner 'will be forced out'
One NBA owner says the owners will likely vote 29 0 to force Donald Sterling to sell the LA Clippers as celebrities like Oscar de la Hoya Magic Johnson and P Diddy line up to buy the team
LA Clippers owner is a long-time NBA laughing stock
Donald Sterling has long been considered a laughing stock NBA owner but after a racist rant emerged over the weekend the laughter has ended
NBA: LA Clippers owner's racist rant draws condemnation from Obama, Jordan
US President Barack Obama and NBA legend Michael Jordan joined the growing list of those who have condemned the racist remarks attributed to Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling
Alleged racist remarks by LA Clippers owner Sterling spark uproar
The NBA has launched an investigation after a recording surfaced purported to be of LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling chastising his girlfriend for associating with African Americans
Holding Court - David Stern's legacy
Former NBA commissioner David Stern may not have been everyone s cup of tea but there s no denying his impact on the sport s globalization Columnist Bert Ramirez analyzes how he changed the game forever
Holding Court: All-Star Weekend becoming a drag?
Veteran columnist Bert Ramirez analyzes this past NBA All Star weekend and why he thinks the tradition is on the decline
Holding Court: The NBA's Mount Rushmore
LeBron James believes that he ll have earned a spot on the NBA s mythical Mount Rushmore by the time he retires Columnist Bert A Ramirez thinks he has a lot more to accomplish before that s a realistic possibility
WATCH: Wall wins NBA Dunk Contest, Belinelli takes 3-point title
John Wall of the Washington Wizards won the Slam Dunk Contest and Marco Belinelli of the San Antonio Spurs captured the 3 Point Shootout to headline Saturday s NBA All Star weekend skills events
Durant set to spark West in NBA All-Star showdown
NBA scoring leader Kevin Durant looks forward to Sunday s NBA All Star Game but is also excited about the United States prospects at this year s FIBA Basketball World Cup and the 2016 Olympics
NBA: David Stern ends historic 30-year run as commissioner
David Stern steps down Saturday after 30 years as commissioner of the NBA a reign that saw him transform the league from a downtrodden afterthought into a global sporting powerhouse
NBA: James to be named MVP
Miami Heat star LeBron James bags his third NBA Most Valuable Player trophy
