"Tom Izzo should be Big Ten Coach of the Year, and JJ Reddick should definitely be considered for NBA Coach of the Year although JB Bickerstaff from the Pistons will likely win," Johnson shared.
Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson shares his newest championship ring after Team Liquid won the International 2024
Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson has sparked debate across the NBA with a surprising pick for the league’s most exciting player—and it’s not Luka Doncic.
The Lakers' dominant win over the Nuggets on Saturday resulted in Magic Johnson heaping praise on head coach JJ Redick.
Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson has spoken out to reveal exactly what LeBron James must do to dethrone Michael Jordan as the NBA GOAT.
With newcomer Luka Doncic making his LA debut against the defending champion Celtics on Saturday, here’s a look at some of the top Lakers debuts vs. Boston:
Two historic franchises meet, ranked in the top two of their respective conferences for the first time in 40 years.
The Celtics hold the slightest of advantages in NBA titles, capturing 18 NBA championships compared to the Lakers' 17. Of those 18 victories, nine have come against Los Angeles, spanning from 1959 (a four-game sweep) to 2008 (a 4-2 barnburner).
Doncic has played in 11 regular-season games against Boston, averaging 29.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game. While with the Dallas Mavericks, Doncic and the Celtics went head-to-head in the 2024 NBA Finals. Boston won in five games as Doncic averaged 29.2 points, 8.8 rebounds and 5.6 assists.