Magic Johnson ’s rookie season in the NBA is remembered as one of the greatest starts in basketball history. The Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers met in the NBA Finals in 1980. Many people thought the Lakers had no chance when star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was hurt prior to Game 6.

However, the 20-year-old rookie made an amazing contribution. Normally a point guard, Magic was able to play all positions, including center. He lifted his teammates, scored, passed, and grabbed rebounds. His play helped the Lakers win a championship and showed that a young player could step up to the plate when it mattered most.

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The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers to advance to the NBA Finals in 1980. Despite being a rookie, Mag

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