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3. Magic Johnson
The 1979 NBA Draft saw the Los Angeles Lakers gain the number 1 pick through a trade with the Utah Jazz a few seasons prior.
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Unfortunately for the Jazz, that pick turned out to be the future legend and potentially the greatest point guard of all time, Magic Johnson. With this incredible pick, the Lakers put together one of the most formidable teams in NBA history nicknamed the "Showtime" Lakers.
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Led by Magic, the Showtime Lakers, ran riot over the competition with flashy passers and a high tempo style of play. Magic himself securing 5 NBA Championships, 3 Finals MVPs and 3 regular season MVPs in his 13 season career with Lakers, securing his spot in the best #1 draft picks in the history of the NBA.
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