Most people remember the 1980 Finals for Magic Johnson stepping in for an injured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in Game 6 to clinch the series. Check out the game that Kareem hurt his ankle, but returned to ...
20-year old rookie Magic Johnson starts at center in place of an injured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and delivers 42 points as the Lakers win the 1980 title.
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Magic’s Legendary Finals Performance at CenterWhen Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was injured in the 1980 NBA Finals, a young Magic Johnson shocked the world by stepping in at center. He put on an all-time great performance, dropping 42 points and ...
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“The greatest move I’ve ever seen in a basketball game” - Magic Johnson recalls Julius Erving's airborne move in the 1980 NBA FinalsIt was Game 4 of the '80 NBA Finals, with the Philadelphia 76ers already dropping the previous game at home, trailing the Purple and Gold 2-1 in that series. In a breathtaking sequence midway ...
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