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August 31, 2004

Magic Johnson: 1989 NBA Most Valuable Player


Born: August 14, 1956. Lansing, Michigan, USA.

College: Michigan State

NBA start: First overall pick by Lakers in 1979 draft.

Size: Height:6'8" - Weight:215lbs

MVP stats: gp:77 - mpg:37.5 - ppg:22.5 - rpg:7.9 - apg:12.8 - fg%:50.9 - ft%:91.1

Team standing: Lakers 57-25, first in Pacific division. Lost to Detroit 4-0 in NBA finals.

Comments: Though Detroit was the top team, he still got credit for carrying the Lakers, given it was Kareem's farewell season and he wasn't the player he used to be.

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