Magic Johnson started at center (1980 NBA Finals G6)
High Quality : www.youtube.com No.1 Greatest Finals Performances(NBA.com) Magic Johnson started at center (1980 NBA Finals G6)- NBA.com Magic Johnson – 42 points, 15 rebounds, 7 assists in series-clinching Game 6(1980 NBA Finals), in place of injured Kareem In one game, a 20-year-old rookie named Magic Johnson went from precocious to prodigious. With six-time NBA MVP Kareem Abdul-Jabbar out with a severe ankle sprain, Magic started at center and turned in the best performance ever in an NBA Finals game — 42 points, 15 boards, seven assists — on the road, no less — as the Lakers won their first of five NBA titles in the ’80s.
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magic’s got the magic
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Hey medestinier, I m practicing to increase my vertical leap by doing the training program over at 50 inch vertical (dot) com – and thus far got like like 8-9 inches thus far but I m only a a little away from dunking on the rim It is only my 2nd week thus far, any tips?
Magic Johnson started at center (1980 NBA Finals G6)
@saadaout 42 points
does anyone no how many pts he had this game
I agree man. Magic was completely overrated. This is his best performance ever and it was because the 76ers werent expecting this type of versatility. Magic is by far one of the greatest overall players. But look at the lakers team in the 80′s. Kareem and worthy were amazing. Cooper was a lock down defender. IMHOP Bird did more with less and always had an impact. Three consecutive MVPs.
hey pal lets not get too carried away. not only was magic not the greatest player of all time, hes not even the greatest laker of all time. give me jerry west any day. and as for greatest players, hes not even close to russell, jordan, robertson, west, and bird. not even close.
@4:28 he starts to run down the floor as he delivers the pass to Coop. Vintage Magic!
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Don’t Fear,32 is here!!!!!!!!!
Magic was the best NBA player of all time. Therefore he’s also the greatest LA Laker of all time. And that’s not to criticize the dominance of Kareem, Wilt, Jerry, Kobe or others; it’s just that no one could do what Magic did on the court.
Yes, it’s close. Did you watch Kareem, Wilt or West in the primes of their careers?
whoever thumbs my comment down is a dumb ass!!! magic best laker best all around player …could play any position ANYYYYYYYYYYYY ..its not close
Maybe the best, but “by far”? Better by far than Kareem? Wilt? West?
LOL at Pat Riley and his hair.
Wow…………what memories. I was in sixth grade when my dad and I watched this game. Magic was and will always be #1 in my book. This was one of the greatest games I’ve ever seen someone play on the biggest stage.
You see, Peyton Manning is no Magic Johnson.
arrrrrggghhh! i’m still not over this game, i was at the spectrum 4 this game & i just knew this was finally going 2 b our year with kareem injured, i never 4gave magic johnson 4 this! LOL, i can’t believe i still have a sick feeling n my stomach when i watch this damn game!
@Lumbergfucther magic is the best laker ever its not even close ..his all around skill was amazing!!!
Best game of Magic’s career, by far. This was the game that defined him as an NBA legend from that day forward. My only regret was that I wasn’t around to see this game live (was born a year later-lol). Didn’t miss much of his exploits on the hardwood from ’84-’85 on though…
Magic is the best Laker of all time, he was showtime..
magic was hear what Lebron is becoming now. magic is simply legendary
i remember it like it was yesterday. the ultimate in unselfishness! that’s the key to Magic’s greatness.
Great video, reminds me of myself a bit – haha. I’m 5’6 and I can do windmill dunks! I used the famous training program that even real nba players use. If you want more info about the program, check out – snipurl[dot]com/nbatraining
@Lakersdynasty most of these young kats don’t really know about the NBA in the 80′s!!
Lakers will this final! Game 1 has been won and Kobe has surely proven himself. Go Lakers!
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