Magic Johnson’s hard foul on Isiah Thomas in the 1988 Finals didn’t just bruise—it ignited one of basketball’s fiercest rivalries, fueling the Lakers–Pistons showdown that defined the era.

In the late 1970s, the NBA was desperate for new stars to save the league from what many called the "cocaine era." After the retirements of Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell and the fading of the ...

Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson shared a message with his millions of fans.

For decades, Stephen A. Smith has unapologetically placed Michael Jordan #1 in every major category. But the veteran ESPN reporter knows that before MJ took his first step in the league, it was Magic ...

Earvin “Magic” Johnson’s legacy with the Los Angeles Lakers is among the most celebrated in NBA history. As a player, he led the Showtime Lakers to five NBA championships in the 1980s, earning three ...