The TV series, “They Call Me Magic” dropped in 2022. It narrates the early days of the Lakers legend, Magic Johnson’s NBA journey, from high school to college and the big leagues. Interestingly, Magic was inspired by Michael Jordan’s “The Last Dance” in 2020 to come up with his series, ‘They Call Me Magic.’
In the first episode of ‘They Call Me Magic’ called ‘JuneBug,’ Michael Jordan hailed Magic Johnson for transforming NBA. Although NBA fans credit Jordan for changing the game, MJ pointed to Magic’s contribution to the league as the real game-changer.
“Everybody gives credit to Michael Jordan for changing the NBA, but when Magic Johnson came in, that’s where the game changed,” said MJ.
Magic Johnson was surprised and touched that it came from the GOAT himself.
His reaction? Johnson was laughing and almost tearing up, especially when Jordan acknowledged that Magic played a huge role in turning the league around. Magic even recalled Jordan being the toughest guy on and off the court – smoking, drinking, and gambling like a champ. Magic admitted if he tried that, he’d be scoring zero, with no assists, just dragging.
Jordan had a 15-season run in the NBA, including 1996-97, 1997-98, 2001-02, and 2002-03. On the other hand, Magic rocked the league for 13 seasons, from 1979 to 1991, and then a little comeback in 1996
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Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson’s Statistics
1. Magic Johnson
1995-96
Team: Lakers
GP (Games Played): 32
Min (Minutes per Game): 29.9
Pts (Points per Game): 14.6
FG% (Field Goal Percentage): 46.6%
3pt% (3-Point Percentage): 37.9%
Reb (Rebounds per Game): 5.7
Ast (Assists per Game): 6.9
Stl (Steals per Game): 0.8
1990-91
Team: Lakers
GP: 79
Min: 37.1
Pts: 19.4
FG%: 47.7%
3pt%: 32.0%
Reb: 7.0
Ast: 12.5
Stl: 1.3
1989-90
Team: Lakers
GP: 79
Min: 37.2
Pts: 22.3
FG%: 48.0%
3pt%: 38.4%
Reb: 6.6
Ast: 11.5
Stl: 1.7
1988-89
Team: Lakers
GP: 77
Min: 37.5
FG%: 50.9%
3pt%: 31.4%
Reb: 7.9
Ast: 12.8
Stl: 1.8
1987-88
Team: Lakers
GP: 72
Min: 36.6
Pts: 19.6
FG%: 49.2%
3pt%: 19.6%
Reb: 6.2
Ast: 11.9
Stl: 1.6
1986-87
Team: Lakers
GP: 80
Min: 36.3
Pts: 23.9
FG%: 52.2%
3pt%: 20.5%
Reb: 6.3
Ast: 12.2
Stl: 1.7
1985-86
Team: Lakers
GP: 72
Min: 35.8
Pts: 18.8
FG%: 52.6%
3pt%: 23.3%
Reb: 5.9
Ast: 12.6
Stl: 1.6
1984-85
Team: Lakers
GP: 77
Min: 36.1
Pts: 18.3
FG%: 56.1%
3pt%: 18.9%
Reb: 6.2
Ast: 12.6
Stl: 1.5
1983-84
Team: Lakers
GP: 67
Min: 38.3
Pts: 17.6
FG%: 56.5%
3pt%: 20.7%
Reb: 7.3
Ast: 13.1
Stl: 2.2
1982-83
Team: Lakers
Min: 36.8
Pts: 16.8
FG%: 54.8%
3pt%: 0.0%
Reb: 8.6
Ast: 10.5
Stl: 2.2
1981-82
Team: Lakers
GP: 78
Min: 38.3
Pts: 18.6
FG%: 53.7%
3pt%: 20.7%
Reb: 9.6
Ast: 9.5
Stl: 2.7
1980-81
Team: Lakers
GP: 37
Min: 37.1
Pts: 21.6
FG%: 53.2%
3pt%: 17.6%
Reb: 8.6
Ast: 8.6
Stl: 3.4
1979-80
Team: Lakers
GP: 77
Min: 36.3
Pts: 18.0
FG%: 53.0%
3pt%: N/A
Reb: 7.7
Ast: 7.3
Stl: 2.4
2. Michael Jordan:
2002-03 Season (Wizards):
Games Played (GP): 82
Minutes per Game (Min): 37.0
Points per Game (Pts): 20.0
Field Goal Percentage (FG%): 44.5%
3-Point Percentage (3pt%): 29.1%
Rebounds per Game (Reb): 6.1
Assists per Game (Ast): 3.8
Steals per Game (Stl): 1.5
2001-02 Season (Wizards):
GP: 60
Min: 34.9
Pts: 22.9
FG%: 41.6%
3pt%: 18.9%
Reb: 5.7
Ast: 5.2
Stl: 1.4
1997-98 Season (Bulls):
GP: 82
Pts: 28.7
FG%: 46.5%
3pt%: 23.8%
Reb: 5.8
Ast: 3.5
Stl: 1.7
1996-97 Season (Bulls):
GP: 82
Min: 37.9
Pts: 29.6
FG%: 48.6%
3pt%: 37.4%
Reb: 5.9
Ast: 4.3
Stl: 1.7
1995-96 Season (Bulls):
GP: 82
Min: 37.7
Pts: 30.4
FG%: 49.5%
3pt%: 42.7%
Reb: 6.6
Ast: 4.3
Stl: 2.2
1994-95 Season (Bulls):
GP: 17
Min: 39.3
Pts: 26.9
FG%: 41.1%
3pt%: 50.0%
Reb: 6.9
Ast: 5.3
Stl: 1.8
1992-93 Season (Bulls):
GP: 78
Min: 39.3
Pts: 32.6
FG%: 49.5%
3pt%: 35.2%
Reb: 6.7
Ast: 5.5
Stl: 2.8
1991-92 Season (Bulls):
GP: 80
Min: 38.8
Pts: 30.0
FG%: 51.9%
3pt%: 27.0%
Reb: 6.4
Ast: 6.1
Stl: 2.3
1990-91 Season (Bulls):
GP: 82
Min: 37.0
Pts: 31.5
FG%: 53.9%
3pt%: 31.2%
Reb: 6.0
Ast: 5.5
Stl: 2.7
1989-90 Season (Bulls):
GP: 82
Min: 39.0
Pts: 33.6
FG%: 52.6%
3pt%: 37.6%
Reb: 6.9
Ast: 6.3
Stl: 2.8
1988-89 Season (Bulls):
GP: 81
Min: 40.2
Pts: 32.5
FG%: 53.8%
3pt%: 27.6%
Reb: 8.0
Ast: 8.0
Stl: 2.9
1987-88 Season (Bulls):
GP: 82
Min: 40.4
Pts: 35.0
FG%: 53.5%
3pt%: 13.2%
Reb: 5.5
Ast: 5.9
Stl: 3.2
1986-87 Season (Bulls):
GP: 82
Min: 40.0
Pts: 37.1
FG%: 48.2%
3pt%: 18.2%
Reb: 5.2
Ast: 4.6
Stl: 2.9
1985-86 Season (Bulls):
GP: 18
Min: 25.1
Pts: 22.7
FG%: 45.7%
3pt%: 16.7%
Reb: 3.6
Ast: 2.9
Stl: 2.1
1984-85 Season (Bulls):
GP: 82
Min: 38.3
Pts: 28.2
FG%: 51.5%
3pt%: Not provided
Reb: 6.5
Ast: 5.9
Stl: 2.4
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