503K views · 2.4K reactions |  “Starts at Center, plays Forward and Guard to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a World Championship!”  The Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Philadelphia 76ers, 123-107, to capture the 1980 NBA Championship! Magic Johnson (42 PTS, 15 REB, 7 AST, 3 STL) put on a DAZZLING performance, becoming the youngest player to win NBA Finals MVP! Relive all the action: https://www.facebook.com/nba/videos/246256526649460/ | NBA | Facebook

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When Rookie Magic Saved the Lakers 🏆🪄 In the 1980 NBA Finals, the Lakers faced a crisis, star center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was sidelined with an injury. Enter rookie Magic Johnson, just 20 years old, stepping up in the biggest moment of his life. Starting at center, a position he rarely played, Magic delivered a jaw-dropping performance: 42 points, 15 rebounds, and 7 assists, leading the Lakers to the NBA title. 🏀 His versatility, fearlessness, and sheer basketball IQ turned what could have bee