Some of the NBA’s most prolific players have played for the purple and gold. From Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Shaquille O’Neal and LeBron James, the list of former and current Lakers is a dizzying cast of stars and superstars. Still, there has only ever been and will only ever be one Magic Johnson.
Magic’s arrival in 1979-80 launched the Showtime era in LA. The 6’9″ Johnson was a point forward unlike anything the league had every seen. He combined high-octane offense with rangy defense, all with his own trademark style.
A five-time NBA Champion and three-time NBA MVP, Magic Johnson is unquestionably one of the Association’s most accomplished players. How does he stack up against the rest of the league? Let’s explore where Magic Johnson ranks all time in NBA regular season history.