Magic Johnson famously played all five positions in Game 6 of the 1980 NBA Finals, stepping in at center for the injured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He not only held his own—he dominated, putting up 42 ...
In what came to be the defining game of his decorated career, 20-year old rookie Magic Johnson starts at center in place of an injured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and delivers 42 points as the Lakers win the ...
Julius Erving played all 11 years of his legendary NBA career for the Philadelphia 76ers. During his second appearance in the NBA Finals (1980), Erving and the 76ers lost to the Los Angeles Lakers. On ...