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• 02.15.12
  Jeremy Lin: Magic Johnson Says “Everyone Should Be a Believer” Basketball, Breaking News, jeremy lin, magic johnson, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks | Comments Off

  The only human being hotter than six-time 2012 Grammy Award winning artist Adele right now is Jeremy Lin of the New York Knicks.  Over the last ten "linsane" days, Lin has taken the NBA, United States, China and, dare I say, the world, by an unexpected "linstant" storm.  Lin, the Harvard product, who was cut by the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets, has ascended into the national and international spotlight at a breathtaking rate.  He has grabbed headlines like Tim Tebow while producing at a historic rate.  In fact, in his first four starts prior to tonight's jaw-dropping performance ...
• 10.20.10
  The Works: What Is Magic Johnson Doing?; Appreciating D’Antoni’s ‘Stache Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd, JJ Barea, magic johnson, Mike D'antoni, Rodrigue Beaubois | Comments Off

  by Bethlehem Shoals and Tom ZillerFiled under: Knicks, Lakers, Mavericks, NBA Rumors, NBA Previews, The WorksIn The Works today: our friend Rob Peterson (@ShotDrJr) recognizes the the consistent excellence of Mike D'Antoni's mustache, and we preview the Dallas Mavericks. But first, a few options for the newly liquid Magic Johnson. Magic's Money When Magic Johnson sold his minority share of the Lakers on Monday, eyebrows were appropriately raised. Magic has long been seen as looking to have a bigger role with an NBA team, and Michael Jordan becoming the first former player to be a majority owner late last season could certainly have ...
• 08.20.10
  Best Starting 5 In The NBA Charles Barkley, John Starks, magic johnson, Michael Jordan, NBA, New York Knicks | Comments Off
• 07.27.10
  Whether Chris Paul Stays or Goes, NBA Is Losing Integrity Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Dominique Wilkins, Dwayne Wade, LeBron James, magic johnson, Michael Jordan | Comments Off

  by Terence MooreFiled under: Hornets, Knicks, Trail Blazers, NBA Rumors, NBA Free AgentsWaaaah! I want to play with my buddies. If you don't let me, I'll take my ball and go home. Then I'll kick and scream until I get more millions for my millions while saying it's really about trying to win world championships. What a joke. Actually, it isn't funny that the NBA is just another one of these big babies with fat wallets away from vanishing off the face of the earth. And here's the biggest reason you should hold the chuckles: The forming of Miami's Big Three has triggered ...
• 07.09.10
  Are Three Superstars Two Too Many? 2010 nba free agents, chris bosh, Doug Collins, Dwyane Wade, Elgin Baylor, George McGinnis, James Worthy, Jerry West, Julius Erving, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kevin McHale, Larry Bird, LeBron James, magic johnson, Mel Daniels, robert parish, Wilt Chamberlain, World B. Free | Comments Off

  by Chris TomassonFiled under: 76ers, Celtics, Heat, Knicks, Lakers, NBA Free AgentsORLANDO, Fla. -- Doug Collins once played for a team that was said to need three basketballs. It was the Philadelphia 76ers of the late 1970s, which featured Julius Erving, George McGinnis and World B. Free, then known as Lloyd Free. And Collins (shown right with Free recently) also was a prolific scorer, although he quipped he got his points moving "off the ball.'' The 76ers lost in the Finals in 1977 to team-oriented Portland. Eventually, they realized too many stars didn't necessarily translate into NBA success and McGinnis and Free ...
• 03.20.10
  NCAA TO NBA: 4 Championship Transitions bill russell, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, magic johnson, Mike Bibby, NBA, New York Knicks | Comments Off
• 03.18.10
  Should The Nets Draft Wall And Trade Devin Harris? Devin Harris, John Wall, magic johnson, NBA, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks | Comments Off
• 12.12.09
  Magic: LBJ Will Be A Knick Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James, magic johnson, NBA, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic | Comments Off

  Man, if I had a nickel for every time I heard, “Where is LeBron James playing next season?”, I’d be able to pay my rent every month. I know, I know, it gets old, hearing about LBJ going to New York, Miami, New Jersey and even remaining with the Cleveland Cavaliers – ...Cartman posted 34 hours ago from slamdunkcentral.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: NBA, LeBron James, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Cleveland Cavaliers, New Jersey Nets, Magic Johnson
• 12.12.09
  Magic Johnson believes LeBron will be a Knick Amare Stoudemire, chris bosh, Donnie Walsh, LeBron James, magic johnson, NBA, New York Knicks | Comments Off

  Magic Johnson said he believes LeBron James will decide to leave Cleveland to play for the Knicks -- but urges Knicks team president Donnie Walsh to lure "The King" by first signing a marquee free agent such as Chris Bosh or Amare Stoudemire. The ...The Big Lead found this 3 days ago on nypost.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: NBA, New York Knicks, Magic Johnson, LeBron James, Donnie Walsh, Chris Bosh, Amare Stoudemire
• 11.18.09
  Audio: Bird and Magic on LeBron James’ Pending Free Agency Cleveland Cavaliers, Larry Bird, LeBron James, magic johnson, NBA, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks | Comments Off

  Magic talks about the change in atmosphere in NY (or NJ) that LeBron would bring should he come to the Knicks or Nets, whereas Bird extols the virtues of Cleveland's fans and expresses hope that the King stays put in the state that he's from and on the team that drafted him.Hugging Harold Reynolds posted 23 hours ago from huggingharoldreynolds.blogspot.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: NBA, LeBron James, New York Knicks, New Jersey Nets, Magic Johnson, Cleveland Cavaliers, Larry Bird
• 11.17.09
  Audio: Magic Johnson Addresses Book Statements About Isiah Detroit Pistons, Isiah Thomas, Los Angeles Lakers, magic johnson, NBA, New York Knicks | Comments Off

  While seemingly content on letting bygones be bygones, Magic is still unapologetic about his revelations and apparently still disappointed by how his relationship with Thomas deteriorated. Hugging Harold Reynolds posted 39 hours ago from huggingharoldreynolds.blogspot.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: NBA, Magic Johnson, Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Isiah Thomas
• 11.03.09
  Magic, Larry Bird Differ on LeBron Cleveland Cavaliers, Larry Bird, LeBron James, magic johnson, NBA, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic | Comments Off

  In what is becoming a trend in the sports world, everyone who is anyone has an opinion on where LeBron James should play next season.  Perhaps we should keep a running tally - David Stern think James should stay in Cleveland - so does Reggie Miller.   What about Magic Johnson and ...TheSportsGuru posted 27 hours ago from fearthesword.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: NBA, LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers, Larry Bird, Orlando Magic, New York Knicks, Magic Johnson
• 11.02.09
  Godwin’s Law, LeBron James, Magic and Larry Larry Bird, LeBron James, magic johnson, NBA, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic | Comments Off

  Internet geeks -- and I consider myself to be a member of that tribe -- will be familiar with "Godwin's Law." For the rest of you, here's it is: As any Internet discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Hitler approaches one. If you've spent any time on a ...charliezegers posted 17 hours ago from basketball.about.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: NBA, LeBron James, Orlando Magic, New York Knicks, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson
• 10.28.09
  The New York Times has more on the Isiah Thomas-Magic Johnson feud Detroit Pistons, Hall of Fame, Isiah Thomas, magic johnson, NBA, New York Knicks | Comments Off

  A story from a former NBA beat reporter makes Magic Johnson's accusations against Isiah Thomas slightly more plausible.patrickhayes13 posted 5 days ago from blog.mlive.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: NBA, Isiah Thomas, Detroit Pistons, Magic Johnson, New York Knicks, Hall of Fame
• 10.23.09
  Isiah ‘blindsided’ by Johnson’s book Isiah Thomas, Los Angeles Lakers, magic johnson, NBA, New York Knicks | Comments Off

  A feud between Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas escalated yesterday when the former Knicks president lashed out at the Lakers legend for destroying him in a new book. That Johnson stated his longtime mistrust of Thomas smacks of irony. In 2004, Jo...NBA - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports found this 23 hours ago on nypost.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: NBA, New York Knicks, Magic Johnson, Isiah Thomas, Los Angeles Lakers
• 10.22.09
  Magic/Isiah Feud Proves Some Guys Never Grow Up! Isiah Thomas, Larry Bird, magic johnson, Michael Jordan, NBA, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic | Comments Off

  Your Old Pal New York Vinnie wrote this a few weeks ago; not everybody grows up some people just grow old . New York Vinnie had to bring that phrase out again as a feud between two of the biggest names in the history of the NBA has both parties looking like a couple of Frickin overgrown ...Cartman posted 5 days ago from lebasketbawl.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: NBA, Orlando Magic, Magic Johnson, Isiah Thomas, New York Knicks, Larry Bird, Michael Jordan
• 10.22.09
  Report: Isiah ‘hurt’ by Magic’s comments Isiah Thomas, magic johnson, NBA, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic | Comments Off

  I have been reading Magic and Bird's new book ( When The Game Was Ours ) to review for the Fanatics, but I had not gotten to this part yet. From ESPN.com MIAMI -- Isiah Thomas told SI.com that he is "really hurt" over criticisms levied by Magic Johnson i n a new book ...LivesInNewJersey posted 3 days ago from knicksfanaticsblog.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: NBA, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Isiah Thomas, Magic Johnson
• 10.20.09
  Tip-Off Timer: Super 7 Comprise Game’s Greatest Winners bill russell, Carlos Boozer, Carmelo Anthony, Clyde Lovellette, ClydeLovellette, jerry lucas, K.C. Jones, magic johnson, Michael Jordan, Quinn Buckner | Comments Off

  Filed under: Bulls, Celtics, Jazz, Knicks, Lakers, NuggetsTip-Off Timer counts down the days until the first game of the 2009-10 season. On Tuesday, there are seven days remaining. OK, so Quinn Buckner doesn't excite too many. Other than that, this is one of the best basketball lists you'll ever find. There are just seven men who have won an NBA title, an NCAA crown and an Olympic gold medal. Other than Buckner, they are Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Bill Russell, Jerry Lucas, K.C. Jones and Clyde Lovellette. Other than Buckner, all are Hall of Famers. Jordan, Johnson and Russell are on just about ...
• 10.20.09
  Tip-Off Timer: Super 7 Comprise Game’s Greatest Winners bill russell, Carlos Boozer, Carmelo Anthony, Clyde Lovellette, ClydeLovellette, jerry lucas, K.C. Jones, magic johnson, Michael Jordan, Quinn Buckner | Comments Off

  Filed under: Bulls, Celtics, Jazz, Knicks, Lakers, NuggetsTip-Off Timer counts down the days until the first game of the 2009-10 season. On Tuesday, there are seven days remaining. OK, so Quinn Buckner doesn't excite too many. Other than that, this is one of the best basketball lists you'll ever find. There are just seven men who have won an NBA title, an NCAA crown and an Olympic gold medal. Other than Buckner, they are Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Bill Russell, Jerry Lucas, K.C. Jones and Clyde Lovellette. Other than Buckner, all are Hall of Famers. Jordan, Johnson and Russell are on just about ...

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