LA Lakers News Roundup: Magic Johnson approves team’s free agency signings, Darvin Ham believes Russell Westbrook has been counted out prematurely, and more | July 8th, 2022
“He was the first star player that it was truly a weapon for” - Nick Wright says Larry Bird was the first “true great deep shooter of any era,” says his court vision was surpassed only by Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas
“What will they do to put a competitive team on the court? This team really lucked out in the bubble” - 1x NBA champion intrigued by LA Lakers’ possible moves in free agency, says he wants to see what magic Rob Pelinka can pull off
"We gotta add a little Salt Bae type of seasoning on it!" - Nick Wright questions the media narrative and hype around Steph Curry's performances, discusses Magic Johnson's quote about Curry being MVP even if he loses the Finals
Exclusive: "I grew up watching Magic and Bird go at it in the '80s" - Steve Kerr opens up on journey to another NBA Finals with Golden State, past connection with Boston Celtics, and more
“It reminds when I used to cover baseball and some ball player would be really p***ed off at a reporter” - Jeff Pearlman says he finds Jerry West’s criticism of HBO’s ‘Winning Time’ surprising
“I’m like this motherf****r is different, and then his first championship came through us” - Snoop Dogg praises Michael Jordan, says Magic Johnson is number 1 for him
"I’ll take Larry Bird over Magic Johnson... He’s gonna do the exact thing he did in the NBA" - Former NBA champion believes Boston Celtics legend is the greatest white basketball player of all time
“Shaq got so many motherf*****g commercials and businesses” - Snoop Dogg says he’s inspired by Shaquille O'Neal, believes Shaq is like a reinvention of Magic Johnson
“How many more years does Magic think he has of LeBron?” - NBA analyst reacts to Magic Johnson’s comments on bringing back 9-time All-Star, says it’s gonna work
"Even if you offer him, what are you, realistically, going to get back?" - Magic Johnson outlines what LA Lakers need to do to make the Russell Westbrook trade work
"Besides Erik Spoelstra, all the other three that’s in the final four are ex-players... I want a coach that’s going to hold everybody accountable" - Magic Johnson gives his candid take on LA Lakers' coaching search
“Earvin Magic Johnson is one of my heroes, and he’s a great friend and a mentor” - Alex Rodriguez believes NBA legend Magic Johnson changed his life and perception
LA Lakers News Roundup: 3-Time All-Defensive player wishes to play with LeBron James, Magic Johnson reacts to Conference Finals MVP award being named after him, and more | May 13th, 2022
"I heard that the first player to win both awards will find the One Piece" - Redditors react hilariously to NBA naming Conference Finals MVP awards after Larry Bird and Magic Johnson
NBA News Roundup: NFL Hall of Famer calls Giannis Antetokounmpo the best player in basketball, league announces new postseason hardware, and more - May 12th, 2022
“When they came to the NBA stuff started to happen, and then Michael came in and took it to a whole other level” - Charles Barkley thanks Magic Johnson and Larry Bird for their contributions to the NBA
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