The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most iconic franchises in all of sports. With the 2025-26 season approaching, the Lakers will begin their 78th season in the NBA. Throughout their rich history, only four players have won the MVP award while wearing purple and gold, and we’re here to break down those legendary names and campaigns.

Magic Johnson – 3 times (1987, 1989, 1990)

The Lakers took Johnson with the first overall pick in the 1979 NBA Draft, and he would go on to play 13 stellar seasons in LA that resulted in a Hall of Fame induction in 2002. In 1986-87, Magic earned his first MVP award after averaging a career-best 23.9 points with a league-leading 12.2 assists and 6.3 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 0.5 blocks per game across 80 outings. That same year, he led the Lakers to their fou

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