Magic Johnson is seen by many as the best point guard in NBA history. <\/p>\n
The Los Angeles Lakers legend turned 66 earlier this week. <\/p>\n
Via Yahoo Sports (on August 14):<\/a> “The legendary Magic Johnson turns 66 today 10x All-NBA His resume speaks for itself “<\/p>\n The legendary Magic Johnson turns 66 today \ud83c\udf82 <\/p>\n \u25aa\ufe0f10x All-NBA His resume speaks for itself \u2b50\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/UDSxDDU8eG<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) August 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n One person who sent a message to Johnson was his former teammate (Hall of Famer James Worthy). <\/p>\n Worthy wrote (via Instagram<\/a>): “Happy birthday to the best point guard ever. A true leader. A winner. Awesome teammate and friend. HBD @magicjohnson<\/a>“<\/p>\n Worthy was with Johnson and the Lakers for three of their titles. <\/p>\n He made seven straight NBA All-Star Games from 1986-92. <\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Via NBA Communications: <\/a>“James Worthy\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n The performance helped Worthy win the NBA Finals MVP Award that year.”<\/p>\n James Worthy\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n The performance helped Worthy win the NBA Finals MVP Award that year. pic.twitter.com\/bWEL5ZYRJb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA Communications (@NBAPR) June 22, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n As for Johnson, he led the Lakers to five titles in a nine-year stretch.<\/p>\n The Michigan State legend played all 13 seasons of his NBA career with the Lakers. <\/p>\n Via Ballislife.com:<\/a> “Most have no idea how good 36-year-old Magic Johnson was in 96 after missing almost 5 years<\/p>\n 30 PTS, 11 AST, 8 REB (67% FG) Most have no idea how good 36-year-old Magic Johnson was in 96 after missing almost 5 years<\/p>\n 30 PTS, 11 AST, 8 REB (67% FG) \u2014 Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) August 14, 2025<\/a>
12x NBA All-Star
2x NBA All-Star MVP
5x NBA Champion
3x NBA Finals MVP
3x MVP
75th Anniversary Team
Hall of Fame<\/p>\n
\u25aa\ufe0f12x NBA All-Star
\u25aa\ufe0f2x NBA All-Star MVP
\u25aa\ufe0f5x NBA Champion
\u25aa\ufe0f3x NBA Finals MVP
\u25aa\ufe0f3x MVP
\u25aa\ufe0f75th Anniversary Team
\u25aa\ufe0fHall of Fame<\/p>\n
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)”<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n