magic johnson Archives

Magic Johnson roasts Anthony Edwards during Stephen A. Smith interview

"Your response to that, Earvin 'Magic' Johnson?"

Magic Johnson calls for ESPN to hire Udonis Haslem to full-time analyst role

"You should hire Udonis Haslem permanently!"

Exclusive clip: ‘Winning Time’ shows testy Magic Johnson exchange with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

"I also remember you telling me that this team could benefit if I just humbled myself. Yeah. Shrunk the ego a little bit. Perhaps it's time you took the same advice."

Michael Jordan challenges Steph Curry for claiming he’s better than Magic Johnson

"Magic Johnson is easily the best point guard of all-time."

Latest ‘Winning Time’ episode explores one of the biggest upsets in NBA history

In 1981, the defending champion L.A. Lakers were stunned in the first round by the Houston Rockets (40-42)

‘Winning Time’ basketball producer Idan Ravin on bringing iconic players and iconic moments to life

On Season Two: 'I think we pushed it more this year because we knew more'

Stephen A. Smith: Magic Johnson joining Commanders ownership gives needed Black representation among NFL owners

"I promise you, Magic Johnson ain't gonna be in those rooms and be quiet."

Whatever happened to Magic Johnson’s role on NBA Countdown?

“There have been unexpected scheduling conflicts as Magic continues to expand his business commitments."

The five biggest acting winners from ‘Winning Time’

John C. Reilly, Sally Field, and Wood Harris delivered memorable performances.

Apple TV’s ‘They Call Me Magic’ feels a bit too controlled by its subject

The docuseries isn't as entertaining as 'Winning Time,' but it is a solid refresher on the Lakers legend

Magic Johnson wanted to hit Howard Stern on air during infamous 1998 “The Magic Hour” interview

"So many times, I wanted to say something and hit him at the same time — on air."

Colin Cowherd: Lakers used Magic Johnson on ESPN to blame LeBron

"Magic Johnson went on ESPN, he got the go ahead from Jeanie Buss"

Rob Lowe shares details about Magic Johnson’s Twitter account

There is a pretty good reason why Magic Johnson's tweets are typically bland.

Stephen A. Smith reportedly wants to team with Magic Johnson and Michael Wilbon for an ESPN “Big 3,” but many questions remain

It sounds like Stephen A. Smith wants to pair with Magic Johnson and Michael Wilbon for some sort of ESPN NBA coverage, possibly NBA Countdown. Whether he'll get that wish is to be determined.

Magic Johnson docuseries reportedly close to being acquired by Peacock for $25 million

Call it Magic's version of 'The Last Dance.'

Negro Leagues dramatic series being developed by Apple Studios, Magic Johnson among executive producers

The series will be based on Ronald Spivey's book, If You Were Only White.

Upcoming Magic Johnson docuseries adds director Rick Famuyiwa to production

Famuyiwa most recently directed two episodes of 'The Mandalorian.'

‘The Last Dance’ gets an after-show on ABC, hosted by Stephen A. Smith

“After the Dance with Stephen A. Smith: A SportsCenter Special” will air Tuesday on ABC at 8 p.m. ET.

Baxter Holmes talks to Zach Lowe about response to his Lakers’ piece, Magic’s reaction: “He was in the same building I was in”

"He was in the same building that I was in. I was on a different floor and was watching what he said. And then I had to do interviews about my response to him."

Dan Patrick on ESPN’s handling of their own story: “You can’t just brush it off because you’re friends with Magic Johnson.”

"Your own reporter, in your building, in your company, did a vetted story, a thorough story, interviewing a lot of people here. And you can't just brush it off because you're friends with Magic Johnson. I would have had the reporter on and then you could have had a legitimate back-and-forth and really good content there."

Stephen A. Smith bashed a ESPN.com story all day on ESPN platforms, then helped Magic Johnson bash it on air

Stephen A. Smith spent most of Tuesday lighting into an ESPN.com story that criticized Magic Johnson and the Lakers, not based on the story's merits, but because he didn't like it. And Johnson himself then appeared on air with Stephen A. to advance his own narrative.

Archives