Magic winning a high school, NCAA college and NBA championship all by the time he was 20 years old. Greatness.
@FBIStatMajor3 жыл бұрын
And mvp too
@jared24333 жыл бұрын
He had great teammates to do these things
@DeCurtaRican3 жыл бұрын
And could realistically have won four Olympic gold medals if not for the 1980 boycott and the longtime ban on pro athletes.
@DeCurtaRican3 жыл бұрын
@@jared2433 : Nah. Except for Kareem, he made those players better. I’ll tell you what Magic didn’t do: go around arranging for his favorite players to become his teammates, get coaches and executives forced out, run away from the opposing team’s’ best players/scorers during the final minutes of games (knowing they were about to take the game-winning shots), and whine or run away like a little cissy when the media asked tough questions. But there’s a current so-called superstar who does ALL of that! Can you guess who?
@tylerjohnson98873 жыл бұрын
@@DeCurtaRican oh i wonder who that would be lmaoo
@austin789935 жыл бұрын
11 assists a game for your career. Jesus. And he could still score 30 whenever he felt like it. One of the best to ever live.
@razkable4 жыл бұрын
more like 26 but yeah
@iamspeed56564 жыл бұрын
Asmosis Jones Actually he got his nickname by his high school coach
@kevinh19764 жыл бұрын
@@iamspeed5656 Nope. A reporter named Fred Stabley Jr. gave him the nickname in an article.
@iamspeed56564 жыл бұрын
Kevin H No his high school coach gave him it but it got popular during his carrer
@DRJEBP4 жыл бұрын
@@iamspeed5656 Magic himself said in an interview that a reporter gave him the nickname in an article
@KazzyOfficial4 жыл бұрын
Omg..I had no idea magic was this filthy. This man was outstanding
@dlt97844 жыл бұрын
Some still think that he is actually the GOAT
@loopee24904 жыл бұрын
DLT Id say he’s 3
@808bboarder4 жыл бұрын
Greatest Passer to play the game
@ultramagnetic35564 жыл бұрын
You had no idea? Lol
@xenocide13074 жыл бұрын
If he had a full career it would almost without a doubt be him and Jordan blowing everyone else away in GOAT talks.
@prestonscott96762 жыл бұрын
He dominated without being a primary scorer. He was show time. Simply magic.
@TRKZay2 жыл бұрын
Kareem was the primary scorer.
@randybutler1697 Жыл бұрын
@@TRKZay don't forget worthy....
@TRKZay Жыл бұрын
@@randybutler1697 worthy isn’t appreciated enough. He was glue of that time. He played defense. Was always transitioning and moving to set plays. And still put up numbers.
@randybutler1697 Жыл бұрын
@@TRKZay yes...and could give any team and or defensive player the business...boy I miss those days
@TRKZay Жыл бұрын
@@randybutler1697 I’m only 23 but I got great uncles past their 50’s n 60’s that love basketball n still have some tapes of games back then.
@LeBeautiful5 жыл бұрын
Best Point Guard to ever do it. Amazing Run for a 13 season player.
@Mixhaux2k75 жыл бұрын
Every single video I see u on
@xavierhawkins52995 жыл бұрын
LeBeautiful why you here all the time I see a basketball vid like fr...
@just_nodh8645 жыл бұрын
Why r u everywhere
@andypalencia90545 жыл бұрын
Dillon O'Connor that is a blasphemous statement
@shaulin30005 жыл бұрын
Just imagine what he would do if he played more !
@knarf_on_a_bike5 жыл бұрын
Magic and Bird. Saved basketball.
@iamspeed56564 жыл бұрын
Yes I agree
@mypasswordisredcarrot4 жыл бұрын
Nah man Tracy mcgrady saved basketball
@yungkaan3594 жыл бұрын
@@mypasswordisredcarrot/ you don’t understand. The NBA ratings were super low bro nobody was was watching the NBA, Magic and Larry literally saved the league from going bankrupt 😂
@mypasswordisredcarrot4 жыл бұрын
@@yungkaan359 It was a joke dude 😆
@yungkaan3594 жыл бұрын
@@mypasswordisredcarrot/ ion get it😭
@trh9174 жыл бұрын
This man is under appreciated today. He’ll never be duplicated.
@lloydkline15183 жыл бұрын
Original 6 feet8 inches point guard
@zone_luck52423 жыл бұрын
Lebron James is closest to him.
@lloydkline15183 жыл бұрын
@@zone_luck5242 like a clone magic 🎩Johnson;; LeBron James
@tomerk73303 жыл бұрын
Stephen curry is head to head with him for the best PG of all time
@lloydkline15183 жыл бұрын
@@tomerk7330 Stephen curry very brilliant shooting basketball player; like Larry bird 🐦 etc etc ;; comparing with magic 🎩Johnson showtime fastbreak offense ; pat Riley as brilliant coach;;; running rebel;; Jason kidd offense; Isiah Thomas detroit piston offense; if a different story;; golden state warriors 2010s era had a brilliant talent on that team ;;; LeBron James vs shepen curry ;; who better point guard?????? LeBron James get the rebound start the fastbreak;; Jason kidd can steal the basketball or get rebounds start the fastbreak
@okd5212 жыл бұрын
Never missed a Lakers game from 85 to 91. When I was homeless I would listen to them on my car radio. Every game magic did something amazing.
@dannyhernandez2652 жыл бұрын
Sorry about you being homeless man, well at least basketball was something you could look forward to right?
@HandballNinja5 жыл бұрын
“You play this game to win, have fun, and make people happy” 💯
@omerege34955 жыл бұрын
And gain money and be healthier
@daviddavidson80505 жыл бұрын
Guy shoulda been a Harlem Globtrotter with all that passing ability!
@coolkidbradude77454 жыл бұрын
Magic doesn't shoot, he passes the ball to the hoop.
@luke72774 жыл бұрын
Thats how good of a passer he is, he quit shooting and just passed it to the hoop.
@jackb7504 жыл бұрын
Best pg all time and people wanna say curry bruh
@lewisgalvin65633 жыл бұрын
@@jackb750 Curry goat shooter. Magic goat pg
@nostalgiacorner19993 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@_ELzY_3 жыл бұрын
Underrated comment
@seanmcclure4 жыл бұрын
I don’t care what you say this is the greatest point guard to ever live. He was doing this when no one no one was even dreaming of it and he revolutionized the game.
@tonystarkz38773 жыл бұрын
Facts. The documentary will remind ppl who the GOAT Laker is period.
@tonystarkz38773 жыл бұрын
When Magic was forced to retire, due to medical reasons. He was the all-time assist leader
@alexandrews63913 жыл бұрын
What about Stockton? Not saying magic isn’t the man. But Stockton has most assists and steals by a humongous margarin. J Kidd next closest and he would’ve had to play like 5 more yrs or more with his stats to pass Stockton.
@Jmam5543 жыл бұрын
@@alexandrews6391 Johnson was forced to retire.
@thadtumbleson1933 жыл бұрын
@@alexandrews6391 yes they both had longevity and did great things, but look at the hardware Magic put together! He will always be the best PG in history....6'9 and doing what he did says it all! MY Childhood HERO!
@gpayneinc2 жыл бұрын
99% of his passes would have hit me dead in the face.
@jwridah72 жыл бұрын
Lmao🤣 exactly
@cordova25932 жыл бұрын
Once you become teammates with him you should expect a pass from literally anywhere in any position
@simms2703 Жыл бұрын
On me I thought the same shit!!! Like he throwing crazy dimes
@stevencusimano1724 Жыл бұрын
Ain't gonna front I literally laughed out loud wen I read this comment 😂
@georgebusybee1497 Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂me 2😂😂😂😂
@ignaciovelosobahamondes27443 жыл бұрын
I never got to see him play, but I swear, I get chills every time I hear him say "I'm gonna score tomorrow. Im gonna score a lot tomorrow."
@dlt97843 жыл бұрын
Facts. 💯
@MemberWhen2 жыл бұрын
What he did is insane. The best player on the team (Kareem) goes out and can’t start game 6 of the finals. Here comes this 20 year old rookie who requests to start in his place. He starts at center, plays every position and scores 42 when he was at the time (and through his whole career) a pass-first player. It’s crazy
@elionaidgranados10052 жыл бұрын
That is Epic
@mauricedavis17404 жыл бұрын
imagine winning the finals MVP as a rookie...
@GigioSantosGiovanni4 жыл бұрын
only in nba 2k now
@geordiejones56184 жыл бұрын
He really didnt deserve it as much as Kareem (33p 15r) but the media didnt wanna give it to the guy who was out ESPECIALLY because Magic loved the media and Kareem hated it.
@foxylane9884 жыл бұрын
Ryan Sansaricq I agreed. Magic carried the team in the last game, but the award was Kareem's right. He was the best in the final series.
@neymargoatinho18894 жыл бұрын
Maurice Davis imagine winning mvp and roty the same season
@hnujji84874 жыл бұрын
Paul Kumlin he wasn’t Roty it was Larry
@EddieAesir4 жыл бұрын
The impact that Magic / Bird had on the league is immeasurable, they made the passes more beautiful than the baskets sometimes. They played for the team and not for themselves.
@flapjammie50454 жыл бұрын
@luís eduardo pereira Here are links to some other videos of Magic that you may enjoy watching... I also included one of Bird. Magic and Bird are forever linked and intertwined. Here’s a link to Bird’s mixtape: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npS7p2OAqd-Bh6M Also, here are some other videos that you’ll probably appreciate and enjoy, since you already mentioned his highlights are jaw dropping to you... Check these additional videos out to see what Showtime Lakers, led by Magic, were all about... Here’s a few other videos that are very good watches for fans of Magic, or for people who may not know much about Magic but want to learn more about him as a player, or for people who seem to underestimate his greatness and may need some extra convincing and evidence of it. All are very entertaining and compelling to watch. Check them out to see exactly why he was called Magic... kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2m0k6JmjNaphas kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaCbg2aEicehe9k kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6nFeqJ-pquUl5o The first video is another very well-done highlight video, not just of his amazing passes, but also of his very underrated offensive abilities as a scorer (right and left handed hook shots, countless half-full court buzzer beaters, (as if he practiced those shots hundreds of times), demonstrating his clutchness). Showtime Lakers on full display...fast break after fast break after fast break. Just constantly running up and down the floor, like a track meet... The second video is actual game footage that shows Magic and Showtime Lakers in an actual game, rather than just highlights, to demonstrate that they really played that way throughout entire games, and that it’s not just a series of highlights inflating them up. Showtime Lakers were so much fun and very exciting to watch... The last video is an HBO documentary that is one of the best documentaries I’ve ever seen. (Many clips from it were spliced into this video above). It highlights the Magic vs. Bird rivalry, which still to this day was one of the best rivalries in all of sports. It gives insight into not just their NBA careers, but also their lives, early careers, and childhoods. A very compelling story to watch... If you’re a fan of basketball in general, you’ll definitely enjoy watching these videos...
@MTXSHO9732vV8SHO3 жыл бұрын
Magic and Bird "saved" the League. Jordan and the '84 Draft made sure the League was here to stay.
@ActivistParrot3 жыл бұрын
Chuck Norris approves lol literally in the video
@patrickholland13612 жыл бұрын
Magic and Bird , what a time … it will never be repeated
@jeremiahsymonette47812 жыл бұрын
This supposed to be lebron and durant today
@gwestcot2 жыл бұрын
@@jeremiahsymonette4781 no just no.
@jonathanclarke45292 жыл бұрын
BBC2 Saturday night
@safartaqiyev1595 Жыл бұрын
@@jeremiahsymonette4781 no
@yerik6034 Жыл бұрын
@@jeremiahsymonette4781 in terms of talent, Durant and lebron surpass them both easy, but rivalry, this was probably the greatest of all time
@larrytipton28684 жыл бұрын
My basketball IQ just went up like 4 points watching this.
@juanluisarmandoharo21703 жыл бұрын
Genius
@TejBBF2233 жыл бұрын
Some of these passes are insane.
@walker681753 жыл бұрын
These passes may look simple, but I promise you, they're much more complicated than they seem to be
@trippypages73093 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5nYnnd8jLqIjas
@donnieghostdog2723 жыл бұрын
@@walker68175 no one ever said they looked simple 😂
@caillou59395 жыл бұрын
Don't try one of his passes in a game, coach will bench you
@jocolako67635 жыл бұрын
Why
@norton46925 жыл бұрын
@@jocolako6763 because it will be a TO
@oscarsiera83185 жыл бұрын
I swear !!
@GurdeepSingh-ir2de5 жыл бұрын
Caillou this has nothing to do with the comment you wrote but Caillou is a cancer having spoiled 4 year old asshole and the moral of the show is to cry and throw tantrums to get what you want.
@ied75755 жыл бұрын
@@GurdeepSingh-ir2de huh
@blueindigo76903 жыл бұрын
The idea that he could play any position on the court and do it well is insane. It is one of the unique traits of his that people forget or may not realize.
@simoneviiist18582 жыл бұрын
Do you have the same feeling with Scottie Barnes? obv I'm not saying scottie is,or could be, on the Magic level but man, that guy give me some vibess
@prithapoddar78062 жыл бұрын
Lebron can do that too
@simoneviiist18582 жыл бұрын
@@prithapoddar7806 oh yeah, definitely.
@virxal-39042 жыл бұрын
@@AlenLin literally this year, he dropped 50 doing so
@arililham41622 жыл бұрын
@@virxal-3904 lmao
@willzncube43863 жыл бұрын
Him and Jordan the most impactful players ever to me. They brought style and flair to the game.
@coyacampbell53612 жыл бұрын
I agree but I would add Pistol Pete to that very very short list.
@davidross82332 жыл бұрын
I agree. Modern basketball started with Magic and then Jordan brought it to another level.
@CordellWallers2 жыл бұрын
@@coyacampbell5361 Pistol was the first player to ever play like that…before then the closest thing was Jerry West but he didn’t have that same style that I’m talking about
@ojayojeda28462 жыл бұрын
Curry as well
@buttsauce1232 жыл бұрын
@@ojayojeda2846 was just gunna say that. Also though, larry and kobe just in terms of mindset really set the standard. Larrys mindset was that of a straight up bully and hed get in the head of everyone he played, talking shit better than anyone in history and then backing it up. Kobe did some of the same but also just sets the bar for young guys in terms of work ethic better than anyone. They all really are culture setters
@markanthonyargao86065 жыл бұрын
Can you imagine how tough it is to cover Magic in that era? Those fakes and flashy passes. I mean, you can see it in the vid itself how many times the cameraman got faked by Magic. LOL
@edgm.145 жыл бұрын
lmao the cameraman is keeps getting juked by MJ
@splashnskillz375 жыл бұрын
Can't play zone defense, that's so unfair
@vincentjflorio5 жыл бұрын
It's a lot like stage magic, because as soon as you're like, "Oh, I understand now how he does it," then you see it start again in the next one and he fools you and tries it a different way, or gives it a different ending. Dude plays like a Globetrotter but in real games. I truly don't understand that precision unless there are 10x as many clips of him whiffing and the passes not making it =P
@lebeautiful26835 жыл бұрын
HemPuffPuff Weed 3:05 LOL
@haryadisuryonoto11184 жыл бұрын
Magic Johnson is 6 feet 9 inch tall who plays on point guard position. If opponent PG guard him, it will be mismatch because of height advantage. They don't know how to block him. The only chance is steal his ball, or double-teamed him. Alas, his vision and passing skill are extraordinary. All i can say is, he breaks the game 'rule'. Magic is also able to use his body power against smaller guard player during full-court fastbreak plays; and in half-court plays, he possess babyhook skill to do unblockable shots.
@corneliusvick1934 жыл бұрын
He played like he was a Harlem Globetrotter except the games were REAL. No one handle the ball better.
@Johnkoth4 жыл бұрын
FYI Harlem Globetrotter were originally a pro team that traveled the country and destoryed almost every team. Than after being beat time and and time again by Lakers a white team the owner decided to make the Globetrotters a entertainment/comedy basketball team. They did beat the Lakers 2 times but lost 6 times. They did not have Wilt. Wilt was not old enough to play pro.
@mist94834 жыл бұрын
Back then probably but if you compare kyrie to magic kyrie is smoother and quicker.
@Anthonydu016304 жыл бұрын
Im Mist Kyrie is only 6ft2 lol what kind of comparison is that ??? Magic is 6ft9 you compare him with Lebron, Bird, KD, Karl malone, Pippen ect cause they are all between 6ft8 and 6ft10, and you compare Kyrie with Iverson, curry, cp3, wade, westbrook, steve nash because they are all between 6ft and 6ft4.
@mist94834 жыл бұрын
@@Anthonydu01630 I mean kyries handles are smoother and faster than magics
@newcityenzo4 жыл бұрын
@@Anthonydu01630 lamelo
@showman405 жыл бұрын
I'm a Celtics' fan, but there are some guys in Lakers' history that you just simply have to respect, and Magic is on top of that list.
@mauricedavis17404 жыл бұрын
it’s interesting that you would say that because I’m a lakers fan and i would say the same exact thing about Larry Bird...
@showman404 жыл бұрын
@@mauricedavis1740 Two of the greatest, they're synonyms of basketball
@jubfat4 жыл бұрын
Maurice Davis Larry bird was absolutely filthy. He had no holes in his game his skillset as a 6-9 point forward was way too elite
@mikecotto11674 жыл бұрын
I feel the same way about Bird. Amazing how those two are forever linked.
@vishnuprakash814 жыл бұрын
@El Patrón you're kidding right? Being a lebron fan, i find that disrespectful. 🙄
@go69442 жыл бұрын
Magic’s ability to see and sense everything going on the court was his greatest gift and his pinpoint passing man made his team the best .
@rodbold76748 ай бұрын
Bingo you deserve more likes
@JovenRay3 жыл бұрын
No team ran or will ever run the floor like the Showtime Lakers ever again! A thing of beauty!
@kibabalefobaki97252 жыл бұрын
Warriors
@airkuna2 жыл бұрын
@@kibabalefobaki9725 😄😁😁don't be ridiculous.... they're nowhere close to this Lakers... warriors can only shoot..
@lvndo20942 жыл бұрын
@@airkuna they showed plenty athleticism this last season. Especially in the playoffs.
@airkuna2 жыл бұрын
@@lvndo2094 nobody is talking about athleticism here in this comment section !
@woo_shynen88052 жыл бұрын
@@airkuna well u did say they can only shoot, lol. So I see no reason to not bring up what else they can do rather than just label them as just shooters and call it a day🤷♂️
@ixine-yz5uh4 жыл бұрын
Any space between defense: *exist* Magic: *its showtime*
@alguapo2464 жыл бұрын
@Mika Shiota underrated comment
@martincasar31074 жыл бұрын
U a rat
@riyadhmoaz99583 жыл бұрын
Even if it one inch 😅
@lovergurl4543 жыл бұрын
its magic time
@Abbad15793 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@u-mixtapes4 жыл бұрын
Every time I hear a modern-day kid say Magic and Bird 'aint in my top 10' - Son you aint a Basketball Fan then.
@tebvin7764 жыл бұрын
LEBRON 1 MJ 2 KAREEM 3 Magic 4
@sasukejaeger30394 жыл бұрын
@@tebvin776 no. MJ is the GOAT.
@iamspeed56564 жыл бұрын
Ben Burgess Mine would be 1 magic 2 Kareem 3 LeBron 4 Larry bird 5 wilt But this is my opinion
@Fan-tk8ee4 жыл бұрын
MJ Lebron Kobe Kareem Magic - Larry
@pranksterboy83714 жыл бұрын
Mine is Jordan Kareem Magic/bird Kobe Bill Russell
@one-mancrew76303 жыл бұрын
There will NEVER be another pg like Magic Johnson the greatest at his position and a top 5 player all time for sure.
@cod4life2785 жыл бұрын
3:29 if Chuck Norris says your good that’s when u know u made it
@louckych5 жыл бұрын
Hahahahahahha
@jinfrozenfire5 жыл бұрын
Hahaha! F#$% yeah! Its the legendary Chuck Norris
@дел-т5т5 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂
@zay92305 жыл бұрын
Christian Cole damn how?
@UnPetitPeuFitness5 жыл бұрын
No, only when Steven Seagal says it.
@JoshCConnor5 жыл бұрын
"Play this game to win, have fun, and make people happy " - Earvin Magic Johnson
@Jared23244 жыл бұрын
I can’t believe this dude is 6’9” and moved the way he did..
@dhananjaytore79123 жыл бұрын
Imagine a 6 foot 9 pount guard running at you in a game with that flair
@patrickboulware71593 жыл бұрын
Thank you for saying that, that's AMAZING to me, that's what's so special about him!!
@youngcarmelo13663 жыл бұрын
Lol there’s a bunch of ppl in the modern nba that are 6’9 and can “move” like that
@jeju68923 жыл бұрын
@@youngcarmelo1366 that's cap. They surely can't dribble and pass like that
@youngcarmelo13663 жыл бұрын
@@jeju6892 Ben Simmons is way quicker than magic was, kd can move just as quick. Magic Johnson was a better Ben Simmons. If he played in this era he would have nowhere close to the same success
@telemakhos3111 ай бұрын
There has never been a player like Magic again: very skilled, all around player, good shooter, high IQ, fun to watch, charismatic, talkative, a joker, a poet when he talks about basketball, handsome... He had everything.
@gabesoto93014 жыл бұрын
Greatest PG ever. No debate, and no one’s close. When you look up PG in a dictionary, it’ should be a picture of Magic.
@Jaburu4 жыл бұрын
there is en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_guard
@madmax27183 жыл бұрын
You are an odlehad shut curry is the best ever
@xeno45303 жыл бұрын
@@madmax2718 L
@boomer32073 жыл бұрын
Curry>Magic only oldheads disagree
@oxovly44553 жыл бұрын
@@boomer3207 Curry is the best shooter all time not PG lol. Magic Johnson did not choke a 3-1 lead in the finals or went up against an injured oppsing team to win. Also Curry's opponent in all his finals is literally LeBrick James. Magic's Era had way more competitive and legendary opponents.
@DailyMoney9255 жыл бұрын
Greatest point guard of all time - Earvin “Magic” Johnson
@robbereal19825 жыл бұрын
Arguably the best player ever in my opinion. Not just pg
@anthonycarson24035 жыл бұрын
Compare It To Lonzo Lavar Said He The Next Magic Bruh He Ain’t Magic
@anthonycarson24035 жыл бұрын
Ur Right He’d Probably Have 9 In My Opinion
@isaiaharmand99015 жыл бұрын
@Jake Rowley well that's kinda on him for getting aids
@rashb39945 жыл бұрын
@Jake Rowley He would've maybe gotten one more ring through sheer will because the Lakers were getting old at that point. He pretty much willed a banged up undermanned team to the Finals against the Bulls. But his five rings are sufficient to Jordans six because they were against legendary great teams. Not to mention Jordan couldn't guard him, it took Pippen to slow him down and change the momentum of the series.
@云登5 жыл бұрын
The best part is that he looks like he was just having fun
@geordiejones56184 жыл бұрын
He caught just as much heat losing in the Finals as Wilt or Lebron (Tragic Johnson) and just like them he let his play do the real talking.
@shawnerr57863 жыл бұрын
@@geordiejones5618 ya but unlike those two posers Magic Johnson became one of if not the Clutchest player in the world
@timbuckthe2nd6422 жыл бұрын
Wow his finesse and brilliant passing, reminds me of Ronaldinho passing, the no look goofy yet smooth ass movement! Genius
@trenchflossyfrere93272 жыл бұрын
💯
@yngb51982 жыл бұрын
He simply is the Ronaldinho of Basketball, pure Magic insane IQ
@precisoterfe54102 жыл бұрын
@Guilherme Mamoni pior que o próprio Ronaldinho já falou que se inspirou no Magic kkkkk
@GoSlowToGoFastOG Жыл бұрын
Great comparison. Both can dominate and entertain without scoring.
@thehawk51413 жыл бұрын
Best court vision in NBA history.
@irmasil35 жыл бұрын
"He knew you were open before you knew you were open..." "we were just running down cos' we knew if there was a pass through, Magic would do it..."...Co-players comments are hilarious...For me the closest No2 to MJ, in the history of the game....
@Spin24Doctor3 жыл бұрын
Do you realize this... it looks like he literally is picking up on any lapse in focus from the opposite team when deciding who to pass to in some of these plays! EPIC
@miguelbulado20185 жыл бұрын
1980s Bird/Magic era was the Golden age of basketball
@19907585 жыл бұрын
Exactly they wanted to play all 82 games they wanted to play in all preseason games no problem with back-to-back no resting players
@babyblack7164 жыл бұрын
Beginning of the Golden ages*
@mjg62334 жыл бұрын
@@babyblack716 naw was the golden ages
@kmpakush4 жыл бұрын
Y’all forgot abt MJ
@babyblack7164 жыл бұрын
@@mjg6233 2 teams dominating the league is not golden. We are currently in the golden age where many teams are good and have a chance of winning the chip
@BRNREK473 жыл бұрын
That last quote sums it all up and reveals why he was so special. "And you play this game to win, have fun, and make people happy" A kind hearted champion. Bless you Magic man.
@micahmagne4 жыл бұрын
Magic Johnson had the best game style to watch I’ve ever seen,this man deserves respect
@flapjammie50454 жыл бұрын
@micahmagne Here are links to some other videos of Magic that you may enjoy watching... I also included one of Bird. Magic and Bird are forever linked and intertwined. Here’s a link to Bird’s mixtape: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npS7p2OAqd-Bh6M Also, here are some other videos that you’ll probably appreciate and enjoy, since you already mentioned his highlights are jaw dropping to you... Check these additional videos out to see what Showtime Lakers, led by Magic, were all about... Here’s a few other videos that are very good watches for fans of Magic, or for people who may not know much about Magic but want to learn more about him as a player, or for people who seem to underestimate his greatness and may need some extra convincing and evidence of it. All are very entertaining and compelling to watch. Check them out to see exactly why he was called Magic... kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2m0k6JmjNaphas kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaCbg2aEicehe9k kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6nFeqJ-pquUl5o The first video is another very well-done highlight video, not just of his amazing passes, but also of his very underrated offensive abilities as a scorer (right and left handed hook shots, countless half-full court buzzer beaters, (as if he practiced those shots hundreds of times), demonstrating his clutchness). Showtime Lakers on full display...fast break after fast break after fast break. Just constantly running up and down the floor, like a track meet... The second video is actual game footage that shows Magic and Showtime Lakers in an actual game, rather than just highlights, to demonstrate that they really played that way throughout entire games, and that it’s not just a series of highlights inflating them up. Showtime Lakers were so much fun and very exciting to watch... The last video is an HBO documentary that is one of the best documentaries I’ve ever seen. (Many clips from it were spliced into this video above). It highlights the Magic vs. Bird rivalry, which still to this day was one of the best rivalries in all of sports. It gives insight into not just their NBA careers, but also their lives, early careers, and childhoods. A very compelling story to watch... If you’re a fan of basketball in general, you’ll definitely enjoy watching these videos...
@Sheeesh-ed3ks3 жыл бұрын
This is my first time watching this guy now i understand why Nba fans considered him as the Best point guard ever in Nba
@kemosabeusmc2 жыл бұрын
Go check out moses malone. Rodman ain got shit on him when it comes to rebounding
@antoniomitchell18832 жыл бұрын
@@kemosabeusmc how could he not know about Magic 🪄
@freekyreek4042 жыл бұрын
Yessiiirrrrrr!!!!!! Greatest PG of all time!!!!
@merchantsmithimages2 жыл бұрын
That's right
@kemosabeusmc2 жыл бұрын
@@antoniomitchell1883 we all gotta start somewhere
@TheTruth-pn8hu5 жыл бұрын
This man had eyes 👀in the back of his head.
@TheOlmonroe17 ай бұрын
Larry Bird confirmed this
@kdgkingston43073 жыл бұрын
Probably one of the most creative basketball player of all time just incredible so agile at 6'9
@Sneak2485 жыл бұрын
All of the youngsters don’t realize how great Magic Johnson was.
@19907585 жыл бұрын
Because they're drinking the Kool-Aid that ESPN is giving them
@maxtrigga99525 жыл бұрын
Not true lol I'm 14 and I obviously recegnize his greatness
@amaterasu65115 жыл бұрын
Ok boomer
@beachus11165 жыл бұрын
SneakOne_ its not their fault tho, watching an old highlight is not the same as watching it live. i agree with your statement 100%.
@amaterasu65115 жыл бұрын
Free x Yeezus you say “their” like you’re not a youngster. Pretty sure you’re a youngster copying flight reacts clips.
@sadgurudevkesadhakbhim68905 жыл бұрын
This is the first NBA mixtape to give goosebumps
@NewEraaG5 жыл бұрын
DWade Playoff mixtape
@laneygcallen15145 жыл бұрын
watch larry bird's ultimate mixtape too.
@NameCallingIsWeak5 жыл бұрын
The scoring is amazing but the PASSES made me laugh.
@pringlescanopen5 жыл бұрын
My favourite and most skillful point guard ever! He is best player of his era! Greatest all around and point guard player of all time
@CordellWallers2 жыл бұрын
One of the few players in history with a god like aura
@Notfromwashington2 жыл бұрын
For me, he is a literal god, he’s one of the basketball gods
@joshuamcgee9819 Жыл бұрын
@@Notfromwashington there is only one God. Jesus Christ.
@bat-nam5 жыл бұрын
Usually the people who get assists don’t get credited as much, but if it is magic Johnson then the people he passes to don’t get credited for their score lol
@ryanton35724 жыл бұрын
It’s because he had about 13 Assists but he still gets 19 and almost 8 aswell
@neenem104 жыл бұрын
For me, the most natural talent on NBA.
@jamaicaz895 жыл бұрын
5:50 does a sky hook at half court wtf😂
@EggplantEmperor4 жыл бұрын
Hof deep hooks
@iamspeed56564 жыл бұрын
When ur magic u can I do stuff like that
@iamspeed56564 жыл бұрын
LEGOAT JAMES Finally someone agrees with me people never agree with when I say magic is too 5 all time
@iiamworriedknicksfan3 жыл бұрын
that’s how he shots
@iiamworriedknicksfan3 жыл бұрын
he has a shove shot
@joemacch62842 жыл бұрын
Simply unbelievable. Unbelievable…like Larry Bird said, he’s the best I’ve ever seen.
@TheOlmonroe17 ай бұрын
Michael Jordan said there will never be another PG like Magic Johnson.
@callumbrowns5 жыл бұрын
These mix-tapes are awesome i hope they do more players from different era's like Jason Kidd!
@primetimebasketball78305 жыл бұрын
Callum Brown I just started a NBA KZbin channel where I rank things it is a dream of mine to get just a few views and subscribers and I would appreciate it if some of you could check it out.
@callumbrowns5 жыл бұрын
@@primetimebasketball7830 brother I will do NBA has never been this popular has it 🙏
@revle98805 жыл бұрын
I wish that they could be able to do a jerry west mix-tape but there isn’t much footage of him
@jastinisip5 жыл бұрын
Music please?
@lloydkline32655 жыл бұрын
Jason kid maybe the best inch per inch point guard ever
@fishingandstuff36393 жыл бұрын
Many of these moments I saw live as a child. Magic will always be the GOAT
@zabariduwab99502 жыл бұрын
Lucky as hell💯💯💯
@rahardyan2 жыл бұрын
I get to see Ben Simmons
@yomama19752 ай бұрын
@@rahardyan🤣🤣🤣
@yomama19752 ай бұрын
Same brother. Same
@raffyhawk57955 жыл бұрын
That Magic and Bird clips gave me extreme goosebumps
@sniperpaintcorrection2 жыл бұрын
Never seen a highlight of his till this. Goose bumps watching those true no looks
@tiagopires67694 жыл бұрын
Ive been watching the NBA for about a year now, and I just watched bird highlights and magic highlights, is it just me or it seems like the old way to play the game is more entertaining than the league rn? nowadays?
@iamspeed56564 жыл бұрын
Ya think basket ball now of days is less entertaining
@flapjammie50454 жыл бұрын
@Tiago Pires I grew up watching basketball in the ‘80s. So much more entertaining and fun to watch. Here are links to some other videos of Magic that you may enjoy watching... I also included one of Bird. Magic and Bird are forever linked and intertwined. Here’s a link to Bird’s mixtape: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npS7p2OAqd-Bh6M Also, here are some other videos that you’ll probably appreciate and enjoy, since you already mentioned his highlights are jaw dropping to you... Check these additional videos out to see what Showtime Lakers, led by Magic, were all about... Here’s a few other videos that are very good watches for fans of Magic, or for people who may not know much about Magic but want to learn more about him as a player, or for people who seem to underestimate his greatness and may need some extra convincing and evidence of it. All are very entertaining and compelling to watch. Check them out to see exactly why he was called Magic... kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2m0k6JmjNaphas kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaCbg2aEicehe9k kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6nFeqJ-pquUl5o The first video is another very well-done highlight video, not just of his amazing passes, but also of his very underrated offensive abilities as a scorer (right and left handed hook shots, countless half-full court buzzer beaters, (as if he practiced those shots hundreds of times), demonstrating his clutchness). Showtime Lakers on full display...fast break after fast break after fast break. Just constantly running up and down the floor, like a track meet... The second video is actual game footage that shows Magic and Showtime Lakers in an actual game, rather than just highlights, to demonstrate that they really played that way throughout entire games, and that it’s not just a series of highlights inflating them up. Showtime Lakers were so much fun and very exciting to watch... The last video is an HBO documentary that is one of the best documentaries I’ve ever seen. (Many clips from it were spliced into this video above). It highlights the Magic vs. Bird rivalry, which still to this day was one of the best rivalries in all of sports. It gives insight into not just their NBA careers, but also their lives, early careers, and childhoods. A very compelling story to watch... If you’re a fan of basketball in general, you’ll definitely enjoy watching these videos...
@tiagopires67694 жыл бұрын
@@flapjammie5045 Thank you dude! Im gonna watch them all :D
@dantezweathers30494 жыл бұрын
@@flapjammie5045 when the finals were tape delayed
@edgarlamocha4 жыл бұрын
Too much 3 pointers nowadays , it’s boring
@reggieb19633 жыл бұрын
Magic Johnson was my all time favorite player, his creative flair with the ball was unparalleled... This video doesn't even show what he did in college which would blow your mind !!! Showtime in the 80's was something to behold...
@ConradSly3 жыл бұрын
I don’t think anyone else will ever have an nba mix tape this good.
@Matzaridis_Hlias3 жыл бұрын
The best of the bests... Magic Jordan Bird.....
@Papi_214 жыл бұрын
This man's Basketball IQ was beyond exceptional.
@2quann4 жыл бұрын
No other player comes close to give you pure excitement like Earvin “Magic” Johnson.
@clydetheglidetop5sgtop10du74 жыл бұрын
Michael Jeffery Jordan
@brandon_e234 жыл бұрын
@@clydetheglidetop5sgtop10du7 Nah it’s Magic then Mike then Dr. J
@yooy51313 жыл бұрын
@@brandon_e23 gotta include Kobe cuz he is just like Jordan
@gravylawyer5 жыл бұрын
For anyone wondering what the music is, its Titanic Challenge. NBA also used it for the Larry Bird, Allen Iverson, and Warriors mixtapes
@kn7cks3475 жыл бұрын
Joshua San Diego this Music makes any tape EPIC, Put this on a Wilt highlight it will have the same effect 😭😭😭
@TownBwoy5 жыл бұрын
I’m ready for the MJ one. Even though we have one from NBA Reel. 😂
@kantar0075 жыл бұрын
im leaving the likes at 69
@jonnymo19765 жыл бұрын
Titanic Challenge, more like the GOAT Anthem. Reserved only for the legends of the game
@greykor1405 жыл бұрын
Been looking for years...wow thanks :')
@kvbvl72852 жыл бұрын
This man is on a different planet when it comes to passing.
@texasbrotherhood39303 жыл бұрын
I feel bad for anyone who hasn't seen this, abosultely incredible
@MTXSHO9732vV8SHO3 жыл бұрын
Feel bad for the people that didn't get to see his whole body of work in real time. You can tell, guys didn't like each other back then and it showed.. ALL THE TIME! Much more competitive environment.
@STTDB19902 жыл бұрын
@@MTXSHO9732vV8SHO I'm one of them. Born In 1990 and didnt start watching till I was 7 years old. I missed most of MJ, all of Magic and the one player I wish I can see play in person was Wilt. Dude was such a freak athlete
@Kyrie_serving4 жыл бұрын
History lesson for kids: Before LeBron and even Kobe, there were MAGICAL things going on in LA.
@xgengx75304 жыл бұрын
And in Boston
@TheRealMr.Castillo4 жыл бұрын
@@xgengx7530 yep
@alexandrews63913 жыл бұрын
Shit even before magic lol. Lakers historically get the best players. Dr buss built a legacy and franchise where the best wanted to be and play.
@alexandrews63913 жыл бұрын
@@xgengx7530 that went over ur head.
@DeCurtaRican3 жыл бұрын
Before Jordan, too!
@rick_thunder3 жыл бұрын
I’m just glad to say I got to see him play in person about 10 times when I was in high school. Magic will always be my favorite player of all time.
@JAHRONMON2 жыл бұрын
He’s the second greatest player on my all-time list. He was pure MAGIC!
@mitch36132 жыл бұрын
Sorry but I got Norm Nixon second then Magic
@xavierd7252 жыл бұрын
@@mitch3613 u joking right
@dlt97842 жыл бұрын
@@mitch3613 lmao
@mitch36132 жыл бұрын
@@xavierd725 Stormin Norman Nixon
@blackforceenergy64812 жыл бұрын
@@mitch3613 you have to be referring to the new hbo series😂
@xsandinistax3 жыл бұрын
When it comes to pure skills and talent Jordan is the G.O.A.T., but Magic Johnson's intelligence on the floor was and still is unmatchable. His passing game was pure art.
@jackjax79212 жыл бұрын
Pure Skills its LeBron. Can pass, Score, rebound.
@ijustyap2 жыл бұрын
@@jackjax7921 Jordan is a more skilled player than lebron james, and I don’t hate lebron - truly. But mj is def more skilled. Handles, shot making ability, defensively, and more
@snoopyshultz2 жыл бұрын
@@jackjax7921 lebron is a crappy magic johnson
@guilherme_2000 Жыл бұрын
@@jackjax7921 oh shit, jordan are in other level, he is black jesus bro
@rolltide592 Жыл бұрын
There are 20 guys in the league RIGHT NOW more talented than Magic...
@4elements1864 жыл бұрын
Magic Johnson was the Ronaldinho of basketball 😁
@rovan91743 жыл бұрын
Exactlyyyyy always smiling having fun winning and making the game entertaining
@enriquetovar96293 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t have said it better
@Haxixero3 жыл бұрын
melhor comparação possível
@CAJO0083 жыл бұрын
Sorry but Magic is till several steps ahead of Ronaldinho as good of a player as he was, Magic was aware of everything in front and behind him allwaus fiding the spot in the right time, in football this kind of awareness is unseen yet
@lewislyx22713 жыл бұрын
@@CAJO008 heard of de bruyne? Bcz thats what he do
@jakespoil9565 жыл бұрын
this and the Larry bird mixtapes are the best I’ve seen. still fun going back and watching those two compete some of the best games ever played.
@bryandates21383 жыл бұрын
One of the best mixtapes I've seen.. so well put together ❤
@RojoSalas5 жыл бұрын
There will never be another befrienemy rivalry that Magic and Bird had in the NBA!! NBA's Godfathers!!
@BasketballCorner4 жыл бұрын
cause they all want to play on the same team lol
@Kidkinsey3 жыл бұрын
These passes are beautiful 😭😭😭
@Tacklefatkid3 жыл бұрын
Dude magics smile is so contagious on top of that he’s an amazing player
@stevenhenriquez22122 жыл бұрын
“This man has a smile that lights up a television screen from here to Bangor, Maine”.
@ndjockrodrigue96204 жыл бұрын
This guy was f** amazing You can't know if he'll pass the ball of just shoot. Soo unpredictable! Soo unstoppable!! Soo magical!!
@Gkasparov7772 жыл бұрын
That's why he is the GOAT, better than MJ.
@elroc14 жыл бұрын
Probably my fav player of all time. He has a command of the ball that is uncanny
@ballerbeans6705 жыл бұрын
When i watch career highlights, there are four players who actually make my jaw drop when I watch them play. Lebron, Jordan, Kobe... and Magic
@flapjammie50454 жыл бұрын
@Isaac Bowen I’d also add Bird. Magic and Bird are forever linked and intertwined. Here’s a link to Bird’s mixtape that will highlight that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npS7p2OAqd-Bh6M Also, here are some other videos that you’ll probably appreciate and enjoy, since you already mentioned his highlights are jaw dropping to you... Check these additional videos out to see what Showtime Lakers, led by Magic, were all about... Here’s a few other videos that are very good watches for fans of Magic, or for people who may not know much about Magic but want to learn more about him as a player, or for people who seem to underestimate his greatness and may need some extra convincing and evidence of it. All are very entertaining and compelling to watch. Check them out to see exactly why he was called Magic... kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2m0k6JmjNaphas kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z33Sdn-cg6uNl7M kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6nFeqJ-pquUl5o The first video is another very well-done highlight video, not just of his amazing passes, but also of his very underrated offensive abilities as a scorer (right and left handed hook shots, countless half-full court buzzer beaters, (as if he practiced those shots hundreds of times), demonstrating his clutchness). Showtime Lakers on full display...fast break after fast break after fast break. Just constantly running up and down the floor, like a track meet... The second video is actual game footage that shows Magic and Showtime Lakers in an actual game, rather than just highlights, to demonstrate that they really played that way throughout entire games, and that it’s not just a series of highlights inflating them up. Showtime Lakers were so much fun and very exciting to watch... The last video is an HBO documentary that is one of the best documentaries I’ve ever seen. (Many clips from it were spliced into this video above). It highlights the Magic vs. Bird rivalry, which still to this day was one of the best rivalries in all of sports. It gives insight into not just their NBA careers, but also their lives, early careers, and childhoods. A very compelling story to watch... If you’re a fan of basketball in general, you’ll definitely enjoy watching these videos...
@jubfat4 жыл бұрын
Baron Davis obviously is not the caliber of player these guys are but his wetuga mixtape is filthy
@williamkoscielniak8203 жыл бұрын
Replace Kobe with Bird and I'd agree.
@thadtumbleson1933 жыл бұрын
WILT has film too! Scary crazy stats. I'd put Wilt in there as well.
@wbarnie90523 жыл бұрын
Bird.
@thespacesbetweenstudio334610 ай бұрын
i was blessed to watch this era of basketball as a Laker fan. It was electric. I don't watch the 3 point chuck fest of today
@ngangakin4 жыл бұрын
you can hear that he even faked the commentator cause the commentator said "no look pass" and johnson did a layup 4:12 😂
@stanblack96504 жыл бұрын
I couldn't miss any game magic and lakers played on TV he was so amazing to watch the name 'magic' fit him well incredible will to win and make everybody on his team better
@erwantanguy83612 жыл бұрын
That's a very good tribute video to the greatest PG of all time. The Celtics Lakers rivalry in the 80s were epic.
@profr.smancera3632 жыл бұрын
My favorite player of all time. Is the reason why LOVE the basketball and I think is the most beautiful sport. Thanks for sharing.
@TheDragonKid10004 жыл бұрын
As someone who always loved a good assist over a good score in every sport, magic really different, bro was just toying with everyone
@iamthewalrus49985 жыл бұрын
That song would make me sitting on a couch look epic. Great video!
@toguoppusunggu70032 жыл бұрын
Absolutely perfect tape of my favorite basketball player of all time. Thank you!
@nabii59513 жыл бұрын
I'm literally struggling to keep track of the ball with my eyes. Greatest point guard of all time.
@spacecomet1283 жыл бұрын
All of the no look passes, Misdirection passes, fast break passes he made, he did without traveling. PG’s nowadays need to take lessons from him!!
@jordandavis27392 жыл бұрын
Shut up old head
@onesmoothcat Жыл бұрын
All Facts
@vigilancenyoni3944 Жыл бұрын
The lessons won't work. He was just that special
@marlonbarrientos3 жыл бұрын
Magic was the greatest player ever in my opinion and this is definitely the best video I’ve seen made for him great job
@xavierkinsey52952 жыл бұрын
I just want to say that this is by far the greatest mixtape I have ever seen in my life! 💯
@thewhinjaninja3610 Жыл бұрын
Go see the Larry Bird one. That too is awesome. Magic is also on there as well. A nice touch.
@chiarosuburekeni9325 Жыл бұрын
Bird’s is legit just as jaw dropping. It turned me from hater into fan
@onesmoothcat Жыл бұрын
I think so too..... the older i get i think his highlights are better than MJ
@JRat1509 Жыл бұрын
U ever heard of steph curry?
@justier15 жыл бұрын
Michael Jordan: "He is my driving force"
@equinox24194 жыл бұрын
"That's all I needed"
@NooDLES4119113 жыл бұрын
God damn I never realized how good he was until now. Legendary shit
@onesmoothcat Жыл бұрын
samrthing i said
@rockabye_baby1872 жыл бұрын
unbelievable. the creativity this man consistently showed in his career...unbelievable.
@thomasoldenburg20852 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for posting this up, I had this vhs back in the day, he is the GOAT!
@richjustin064 жыл бұрын
The way magic played was super human. I really don’t think there will ever be a talent as good as he was. The greatest Laker to ever wear that jersey, and that’s saying a lot.
@flapjammie50454 жыл бұрын
@Rich I could not agree more... Check these additional videos out to see what Showtime Lakers, led by Magic, were all about... Here’s a few other videos that are very good watches for fans of Magic, or for people who may not know much about Magic but want to learn more about him as a player, or for people who seem to underestimate his greatness and may need some extra convincing and evidence of it. All are very entertaining and compelling to watch. Check them out to see exactly why he was called Magic... kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2m0k6JmjNaphas kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z33Sdn-cg6uNl7M kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6nFeqJ-pquUl5o The first video is another very well-done highlight video, not just of his amazing passes, but also of his very underrated offensive abilities as a scorer (right and left handed hook shots, countless half-full court buzzer beaters, (as if he practiced those shots hundreds of times), demonstrating his clutchness). Showtime Lakers on full display...fast break after fast break after fast break. Just constantly running up and down the floor, like a track meet... The second video is actual game footage that shows Magic and Showtime Lakers in an actual game, rather than just highlights, to demonstrate that they really played that way throughout entire games, and that it’s not just a series of highlights inflating them up. Showtime Lakers were so much fun and very exciting to watch... The last video is an HBO documentary that is one of the best documentaries I’ve ever seen. (Many clips from it were spliced into this video above). It highlights the Magic vs. Bird rivalry, which still to this day was one of the best rivalries in all of sports. It gives insight into not just their NBA careers, but also their lives, early careers, childhoods, and the formation of their lifetime bond of friendship. A very compelling story to watch... If you’re a fan of basketball in general, you’ll definitely enjoy watching these videos...
@danielforestieri77065 жыл бұрын
Magic was the best Point Guard in his era and every era
@memyladyandthedogs55295 жыл бұрын
Daniel Forestieri yessir he was....
@허걱-x7q5 жыл бұрын
No doubt
@thebestplayer23665 жыл бұрын
Magic had 30+ games with 20+ Assists
@jermainejudkins26445 жыл бұрын
Ever.
@jamaicaz895 жыл бұрын
Aye it’s ya boy Daniel Forestieri *LeGoat Has Entered The Chat*
@jofi45802 жыл бұрын
I wept when he told the world he was sick. That news back then was a death sentence. We all loved watching him and when we got to see him in the AllStar game and later in the Olympics it was beautiful. And he is still around today! Makes me smile whenever I see him.
@dnice5832 жыл бұрын
Yeah I was in high school then. I've been blessed I got to see Magic Jordan kobe Isaiah and lbj all the while not pooping my pants lol
@aussieaussie4848 Жыл бұрын
I love they gave magic and larry the exact same song. They really did play identically. Exact same principles with different upbringings.
@matteociaramella66104 жыл бұрын
I think this guy just became my favorite player of all time
@alexandrews63913 жыл бұрын
Old era’s could ball too. Check out the iceman sometime.