Magic Johnson Rings

Earvin Magic Johnson is a former NBA player who played as a Point Guard for the Los Angeles Lakers. Born on August 14, 1959, The Los Angeles Lakers drafted Johnson as the first overall pick in the 1979 NBA Draft. In his rookie season, Johnson averaged 18,0 points, 7.7 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 2.4 steals per game, and was named to the NBA All-Star and NBA All-Rookie team. He played for the Lakers for 13 seasons and was among the top 50 greatest players. The three-time MVP, 12-time All-Star, and three-time Final MVP, Johnson was also part of the 1992 Dream Team for the United States men's Olympics basketball team which won the gold medal. Johnson did not play from 1991 to 1994, but the Los Angeles Lakers retained him to play for the 1995-96 season where he played 32 games and averaged 14.6 points and 5.7 rebounds. He retired after the 1995-96 season and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2002.

After his retirement, 'Magic' Johnson has taken on several roles. He also was an entrepreneur, philanthropist, motivational speaker, and broadcaster. He was also one of the most influential black businessmen in 2009. He was also part-owner of the Lakers for many years. Johnson is also part of the investors who bought the LA Dodgers in 2012 and the LA Sparks in 2014.

How many rings does Magic Johnson have?

In the thirteen seasons played in the NBA, Magic Johnson has won five rings, all with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Magic Johnson's NBA Finals appearances/record

Season	Opponent	Winner
1980	Philadelphia 76ers	Los Angeles Lakers (4 - 2)
1982	Philadelphia 76ers	Los Angeles Lakers (4 -2)
1983	Philadelphia 76ers	Philadelphia 76ers (4 - 0)
1984	Boston Celtics	Boston Celtics (4 - 3)
1985	Boston Celtics	Los Angeles Lakers (4 - 2)
1987	Boston Celtics	Los Angeles Lakers (4 -2)
1988	Detroit Pistons	Los Angeles Lakers (4 -3)
1989	Detroit Pistons	Detroit Pistons (4 - 0)
1991	Chicago Bulls	Chicago Bulls (4 - 1)

What years did Magic Johnson win his championship rings?

Magic Johnson won his championships with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, and 1988.

1980 - Midway through Game 5, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar suffered from a severely sprained ankle and was out for Game 6. Magic Johnson shifted to the center spot for the game. Johnson, who was playing in his rookie season, played what has been termed the "greatest game of his career" against the Philadelphia 76ers. After scoring 42 points and grabbing 15 rebounds, the highest in a game, and handing out seven assists, it was Johnson, who eventually led the Lakers to their ultimate goal.

1982 - The LA Lakers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers once again and Magic Johnson was named the MVP of the series after averaging 16.2 points, 10.8 rebounds, 8.0 assists and 2.5 steals per game. They won the Finals 4-2 and Johnson dropped 13 points, 13 rebounds, 13 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks in the series-clinching game.

1985 - With the combined effort of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics 4-2 for the first time in franchise history. Johnson averaged 14 assists, 18.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per game and avenged their 1984 Finals loss to the Larry Bird-led Celtics.

1987 - The Lakers defeated defending champions Boston Celtics 4-2. Magic Johnson's baby sky hook in Game 4 was the highlight of the series. He recovered from a cold first half and scored 16 points, dished out 19 assists, and grabbed eight rebounds in the series-clinching win. He also had 20 assists in Game 2 to go along with 22 points. He was awarded the NBA Finals MVP award.

1988 - The LA Lakers went up against the Isiah Thomas-led Detroit Pistons and won the series 4-3. Magic Johnson had 19 points, 14 assists and 5 rebounds while shooting 66% from the field in Game 7. He dropped double-digit assists in six of the seven games and averaged 21.1 points, 13.0 assists, and 2.0 steals per game for the series.

How long did Magic Johnson take to win his first championship?

Magic Johnson won his first championship in his rookie season. His exemplary performance in Game 6 earned him the NBA Finals MVP award in the 1980 championship. He was a 20-year-old rookie and to date, the only rookie to ever win the award.

Did Magic Johnson win back-to-back rings?

Yes. Magic Johnson won back-to-back rings in 1987 and 1988.

How many rings did Magic Johnson and Kareem win together?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson are among the most iconic duos in the NBA. They have won five championship rings together as part of the Los Angeles Lakers.

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