1979 NBA draft - Wikipedia
Magic Johnson from NCAA champion Michigan State University, one of the "hardship" players, was selected first overall by the Los Angeles Lakers. [2] Johnson, who had just finished his sophomore season in college, became the first underclassman to be drafted first overall. [ 8 ]
1979 NBA Draft - Basketball-Reference.com
Date: 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) All-Stars: 8 (B. Cartwright, J. Donaldson, M. Eaton, M. Johnson, B. Laimbeer, S. Moncrief, C. Natt and J. Paxson)
Magic Johnson - Wikipedia
After 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.
Magic Johnson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and …
Magic 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.
1979 NBA Draft (The Ultimate Guide) - Sport Rankers
Magic Johnson was chosen first overall in the 1979 NBA Draft by Los Angeles Lakers after leading Michigan State to an NCAA title and is widely acclaimed as one of the best players available for selection.
Lakers Flashback: How The Lakers Drafted Magic Johnson In 1979
Aug 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...
1979 NBA Draft - StatMuse
Magic Johnson was chosen by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 1st overall pick in the 1979 NBA draft.
Magic Johnson On How Coin Flip Decided Bulls And Lakers …
Sep 16, 2024 · In 1979, Magic Johnson was the most coveted player entering the NBA Draft after leading Michigan State to an NCAA Championship. The first overall pick, however, came down to a coin flip between the Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Magic Johnson: A Legendary Journey in the NBA - The Midfield
Nov 6, 2023 · In 1979, Magic Johnson declared for the NBA Draft, and he was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the first overall pick. This marked the beginning of Magic’s remarkable journey in the NBA, a league he would help transform.
Magic Johnson: Profile, biography, career and achievements
Feb 7, 2024 · Magic Johnson’s NBA career started in 1979 when the Los Angeles Lakers selected him as the first overall pick in the NBA Draft. He was named NBA Rookie of the Year and had an instant influence on the league.
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