Today is the 30th anniversary of Magic Johnson's NBA comeback

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That was his only memorable play that season

I guess you missed all of the sweet hook shots that opponents could do nothing to stop.

 

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There was also an instance when Nick Van Exel bumped a ref and got suspended for it. Magic openly criticized him. A few games later, Magic does the same thing.

Why are you acting like they were very similar incidents?

Magic actually bumped the ref. Van Exel decked the ref.

 

[New Jeruzalem Journalist]

That ball fake on sprewell was crazy

I'll always remember my brother and his friends going absolutely apesh*t at that play when we were all watching the game together. This was really an unforgettable sports moment having Magic return. I can't really think of any athlete's return that topped it. Not Jordan, not Iron Mike (probably the closest). Unless I'm forgetting someone. Maybe Ali, but I wasn't around for that.

 

[get these nets]

I remember the comeback , and the old timers who followed his early career saying that "point forward" was close to how he was used in the beginning, so it wasnt a new thing for him.



They also said that the team wouldnt go anywhere because the Laker culture had changed (winning rings was not the top priority)