1979 NBA draft - Wikipedia
WEBThe 1979 NBA draft was the 33rd annual draft of the National Basketball Association, held on June 25, 1979. It featured the selection of Magic Johnson, Sidney Moncrief, Jim Paxson and other notable players.
1979 NBA Draft - Basketball-Reference.com
WEBDate: Monday, June 25, 1979. Location: New York, New York. Number of Picks: 202 (55 played in NBA) First Overall Pick: Magic Johnson (155.8 Win Shares) Most Win Shares: M. Johnson (155.8), B. Laimbeer (105.6) and S. Moncrief (90.3)
Magic Johnson - Wikipedia
WEBAfter winning a national championship with the Michigan State Spartans in 1979, Johnson was selected first overall in the 1979 NBA draft by the Lakers, leading the team to five NBA championships during their "Showtime" era.
Lakers Flashback: How The Lakers Drafted Magic Johnson In 1979
WEBAug 14, 2013 · In honor of Magic Johnson’s birthday, we take a look back at the five-time NBA champion’s career with the Los Angeles Lakers and how the team went about drafting him with the first overall pick...
Magic Johnson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and …
WEBMagic Johnson was drafted by Los Angeles Lakers, 1st round (1st pick, 1st overall), 1979 NBA Draft. What position did Magic Johnson play? Point Guard, Shooting Guard, and Power Forward.
Legends profile: Magic Johnson - NBA.com
WEBSep 14, 2021 · Magic Johnson was always a captivating interview subject. Having accomplished all he wanted to on the college level, Johnson passed up his final two seasons and entered the 1979 NBA Draft.
Magic Johnson | Los Angeles Lakers | NBA.com
WEBView the career stats and awards of Magic Johnson, a former forward-guard for the Los Angeles Lakers. Find out his points, rebounds, assists, height, weight, draft information and more.
Magic Johnson | Biography, Documentary, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 5, 2024 · Johnson left Michigan State after his sophomore season and was selected by the Lakers with the first overall pick in the 1979 NBA draft. Johnson achieved his greatest success in the professional ranks, where he guided the Lakers to NBA championships in 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, and 1988.
Magic Johnson Player Profile, Los Angeles Lakers - RealGM
WEBMagic Johnson was drafted in the 1st round (#1 overall) of the 1979 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. What is Magic Johnson's career high in points? Magic Johnson averaged a career high 23.9 ...
1979 NBA Draft - StatMuse
WEBMagic Johnson was the first overall pick by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1979 NBA draft. See the full list of draft picks, Lakers stats, schedule, standings, and more on StatMuse.