"The Magic Man" (by nonplayerzealot / NPZ)

A film created in honor of Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Chick Hearn. Bill Simmons wrote that Magic was one of the major superstars for whom no one has made a definitive video "mix" or compilation. This is my attempt at correcting that.
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I don't prefer "mix" style videos that are set to music, so I tried to edit clips while using the original play by play. My intent was to demonstrate Magic's intelligent court awareness and passing ability; his cleverness and showmanship, his left and right handed traditional hooks (a shot that retired along with him); and his uncanny knack of hitting big shots and long bombs even on occasions when he just heaved the ball up.
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Props to my friend Davo (YT nym DavoBirmingham2) for necessary post-production work. Props to fans of any age and any affiliation who appreciate this era of basketball. Thanks to Larry B, Mike B, and Jim B.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• magic johnson highlights
• showtime lakers
• chick hearn
• michael jordan
• 80s Lakers
• kareem abdul jabbar
• larry bird
• bill simmons
• mychal thompson
• michael cooper
• ac green
• byron scott
• norm nixon
• jamaal wilkes
• james worthy
• DAVO
• stu lantz

[DoubleVisionandco]

Is that a young Charlie Sheen beside Arsenio Hall from 14:19 to 14:22?

[nonplayerzealot4]

@DoubleVisionandco Yep, that clip is from 89, so he's wearing the "Major League" Indians cap. Here's one: Stu once was going to have Charlie and his pal Rob Lowe on for a quick halftime interview. Charlie doesn't show up and Stu asks what happened to him. Rob explains what the Lakers will look to do in the 2nd half and about Charlie: "He's out there looking for OTHER things." (translation: groupies) Stu laughs.

[visionary24]

Arsenio at 14:21 rocking the 80s Black cowboy look was crucial

[nonplayerzealot4]

@visionary24 He and Kool Moe Dee would've been the last two if not for the Don Cheadle character in Boogie Nights in the 90s.

[koonzelman]

"WAS HE FOULED? NO. DID HE MAKE A MIRACULOUS SHOT? YES. HAS HE EVER DONE IT BEFORE? YOU BET HE HAS. WILL HE EVER DO IT AGAIN? TIME AND TIME AGAIN!"

[herlinhsu]

man, he fooled Michael Jordan really bad starting from 7:10..

[Angelo550]

Magic Johnson is my inspiration when I play basketball. Even though i'm only 5'11, I am able to help my team with the amazing style Magic uses to make his team look good.

[jspears19]

@dave474c OKC vs MIA would be amazing but in the playoffs anything could happen. But for the Lakers I think they should pick up Steve Nash or get a great PG for next year

[dave474c]

@jspears19 I agree, except Durant hasn't really shown anymore clutch factor than LBJ. They've both won games in the last minute but no ring between them. There's a good chance the final will be OKC vs MIA this year. It'll a good showdown. If it is, my money will be on LBJ and the Heat. But Durant could've already taken the MVP by then.

Sorry Kobe, things aren't lookin too good for the lakers this year.

[jspears19]

@dave474c Kobe is better scorer than Lebron (always and will be) but Lebron the better player (stats wise) and Durant is a better scorer than Lebron but the Lebron is a better player. But what these guys got over Lebron is that cold-blodded clutch factor.

[jspears19]

Where did he get these ideas to pull passes off like that

It was like playground passes

Sick

[WilliamsRicky41]

The One Dislike Was Kobe

[DoubleVisionandco]

I should have thanked you in my first post. This is hands down the best tribute ever to Magic and the Lakers. To hear Chick Hearn is wonderful, far better than to hear some stupid rap song or heavy metal song. This is also some of the best footage ever from Magic. To me no other player has ever came close to how good magic was in his prime, he certainly earned the name. I'm gonna give this vid a thumbs up and add it to my favorites. Thanks for a great Video.