Charles Barkley was aghast seeing Michael Jordan in 1984 Olympic trials: “There's this Black dude from North Carolina, I ain't never seen anything like it in my life”
Magic Johnson asserts Draymond Green punching Jordan Poole was a foul act: "You can take it as far as pushing and grabbing the jersey, but never punching"
"'Bad Boy Pistons', I don't think there's been a more physical team" - Magic Johnson declares 1989 Pistons as one of the greatest teams ever, says teams struggled to overcome their physicality
Fans share ludicrous reactions as rumors spread of ex-USA President buying Phoenix Suns: "He’s gunna rename them as The Phoenix DroneBama", "The president money that good?"
Magic Johnson was hurt when NBA legend publicly announced his objections to him playing in the league post-HIV diagnosis: "Wow, you could have just said that to me"
“Jordan what he did paid off for him and that's what made him Michael Jordan” – Magic Johnson describes an unusual Michael Jordan routine, admits he required more pre-game prep unlike Michael Jordan
“Oh I'm gonna kill you, I'ma try to take your head off” – Magic Johnson affirms Steph Curry has a killer mentality behind his smile, says he shushed all doubters winning Finals MVP
"I've never punched any teammate…I think that if he could he would take that back” – Magic Johnson criticizes Draymond Green punching Jordan Poole, cites him as the trigger for Warriors playbook
Magic Johnson hails LeBron James surpassing two Lakers legends in his 20th year: "He's got a little Jordan and a lot of me…He brings it every single night for 20 years”
“Pat Riley had to call me and say ‘stop training, you gonna burn yourself out’” – Magic Johnson shares professional offseason schedule playing for Lakers
Magic Johnson reveals he almost had ownership stake in Golden State Warriors: “Joe Lacob and Peter Guber sat down with lunch with me, ‘We want you to be our partners with the [Warriors]’”
Magic Johnson reveals how he convinced LeBron James to join Lakers - “You could be responsible for the greatest franchise in the world turning it around”
"We're definitely one of the greatest teams ever because we had everything, we could do everything" - Magic Johnson makes bold claim about 'Showtime' LA Lakers, says they could win against anyone
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