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"It's a chain reaction and he's the catalyst" - Marques Johnson explains why the Lakers fell apart without Magic Johnson in 1981

"It's a chain reaction and he's the catalyst" - Marques Johnson explains why the Lakers fell apart without Magic Johnson in 1981 originally appeared on Basketball Network. There was no doubt that ...
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"It took me a while to say, 'Hey, you're playing again'" - Magic Johnson opened up about regaining confidence following the 1981 knee injury

Before he became a five-time NBA champion and the face of "Showtime," Magic Johnson faced a moment of doubt that nearly broke him. Early in the 1980-81 season, Magic tore the cartilage in his left ...
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Magic Johnson’s 1981 Trade Demand That Nearly Ended His Lakers Career

In 1981, Magic Johnson shocked the NBA world by demanding a trade from the Lakers—just five months after signing a ...
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COOP: The Making of a Showtime Lakers Legend

Below is an excerpt from the new memoir from Hall of Famer Michael Cooper, COOP: The Making of a Showtime Lakers Legend. The text is taken from Chapter 7, in which Cooper talks about iconic coach Pat ...