Magic Johnson is seen by many as the best point guard in NBA history.

The Los Angeles Lakers legend turned 66 earlier this week.

Via Yahoo Sports (on August 14): “The legendary Magic Johnson turns 66 today 10x All-NBA
12x NBA All-Star
2x NBA All-Star MVP
5x NBA Champion
3x NBA Finals MVP
3x MVP
75th Anniversary Team
Hall of Fame

His resume speaks for itself “

The legendary Magic Johnson turns 66 today 🎂

▪️10x All-NBA
▪️12x NBA All-Star
▪️2x NBA All-Star MVP
▪️5x NBA Champion
▪️3x NBA Finals MVP
▪️3x MVP
▪️75th Anniversary Team
▪️Hall of Fame

His resume speaks for itself ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/UDSxDDU8eG

— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) August 14, 2025

One person who sent a message to Johnson was his former teammate (Hall of Famer James Worthy).

Worthy wrote (via Instagram): “Happy birthday to the best point guard ever. A true leader. A winner. Awesome teammate and friend. HBD @magicjohnson“

Worthy was with Johnson and the Lakers for three of their titles.

He made seven straight NBA All-Star Games from 1986-92.

His career averages were 17.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 52.1% from the field in 926 games.

Via NBA Communications: “James Worthy’s one career triple-double came in Game 7 of the 1988 NBA Finals: 36 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists for the Lakers in a 108-105 victory over the Pistons.

The performance helped Worthy win the NBA Finals MVP Award that year.”

James Worthy’s one career triple-double came in Game 7 of the 1988 NBA Finals: 36 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists for the Lakers in a 108-105 victory over the Pistons.

The performance helped Worthy win the NBA Finals MVP Award that year. pic.twitter.com/bWEL5ZYRJb

— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) June 22, 2025

As for Johnson, he led the Lakers to five titles in a nine-year stretch.

The Michigan State legend played all 13 seasons of his NBA career with the Lakers.

Via Ballislife.com: “Most have no idea how good 36-year-old Magic Johnson was in 96 after missing almost 5 years

30 PTS, 11 AST, 8 REB (67% FG)
28 PTS, 8 REB, 5 AST (75% FG)
27 PTS, 9 REB, 9 AST (75% FG)
16 PTS, 12 AST, 9 REB (60% FG)
15 PTS, 13 AST, 10 REB (56% FG)”

Most have no idea how good 36-year-old Magic Johnson was in 96 after missing almost 5 years

30 PTS, 11 AST, 8 REB (67% FG)
28 PTS, 8 REB, 5 AST (75% FG)
27 PTS, 9 REB, 9 AST (75% FG)
16 PTS, 12 AST, 9 REB (60% FG)
15 PTS, 13 AST, 10 REB (56% FG) pic.twitter.com/cNRWN9lC9D

— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) August 14, 2025