Magic Johnson ULTIMATE Mixtape!

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  • Check out some of Magic Johnson's best highlights from his career in this NBA Mixtape.
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  • @DanielFitzpatrick713
    @DanielFitzpatrick713 Před 3 lety +2943

    Magic winning a high school, NCAA college and NBA championship all by the time he was 20 years old. Greatness.

    • @fbistatmajor5918
      @fbistatmajor5918 Před 3 lety +108

      And mvp too

    • @jared2433
      @jared2433 Před 3 lety +14

      He had great teammates to do these things

    • @DeCurtaRican
      @DeCurtaRican Před 3 lety +40

      And could realistically have won four Olympic gold medals if not for the 1980 boycott and the longtime ban on pro athletes.

    • @DeCurtaRican
      @DeCurtaRican Před 3 lety +70

      @@jared2433 : Nah. Except for Kareem, he made those players better.
      I’ll tell you what Magic didn’t do: go around arranging for his favorite players to become his teammates, get coaches and executives forced out, run away from the opposing team’s’ best players/scorers during the final minutes of games (knowing they were about to take the game-winning shots), and whine or run away like a little cissy when the media asked tough questions.
      But there’s a current so-called superstar who does ALL of that! Can you guess who?

    • @tylerjohnson9887
      @tylerjohnson9887 Před 3 lety +7

      @@DeCurtaRican oh i wonder who that would be lmaoo

  • @mauricedavis1740
    @mauricedavis1740 Před 4 lety +5434

    imagine winning the finals MVP as a rookie...

    • @GigioSantosGiovanni
      @GigioSantosGiovanni Před 3 lety +500

      only in nba 2k now

    • @geordiejones5618
      @geordiejones5618 Před 3 lety +263

      He really didnt deserve it as much as Kareem (33p 15r) but the media didnt wanna give it to the guy who was out ESPECIALLY because Magic loved the media and Kareem hated it.

    • @foxylane988
      @foxylane988 Před 3 lety +134

      Ryan Sansaricq I agreed. Magic carried the team in the last game, but the award was Kareem's right. He was the best in the final series.

    • @neymargoatinho1889
      @neymargoatinho1889 Před 3 lety +19

      Maurice Davis imagine winning mvp and roty the same season

    • @hnujji8487
      @hnujji8487 Před 3 lety +39

      Paul Kumlin he wasn’t Roty it was Larry

  • @gpayneinc
    @gpayneinc Před 2 lety +641

    99% of his passes would have hit me dead in the face.

    • @jwridah7
      @jwridah7 Před rokem +20

      Lmao🤣 exactly

    • @cordova2593
      @cordova2593 Před rokem +29

      Once you become teammates with him you should expect a pass from literally anywhere in any position

    • @simms2703
      @simms2703 Před rokem +6

      On me I thought the same shit!!! Like he throwing crazy dimes

    • @stevencusimano1724
      @stevencusimano1724 Před rokem +7

      Ain't gonna front I literally laughed out loud wen I read this comment 😂

    • @georgebusybee1497
      @georgebusybee1497 Před rokem +2

      😂😂😂😂😂😂me 2😂😂😂😂

  • @prestonscott9676
    @prestonscott9676 Před 2 lety +408

    He dominated without being a primary scorer. He was show time. Simply magic.

    • @TRKZay
      @TRKZay Před 2 lety +5

      Kareem was the primary scorer.

    • @randybutler1697
      @randybutler1697 Před rokem +1

      @@TRKZay don't forget worthy....

    • @TRKZay
      @TRKZay Před rokem +7

      @@randybutler1697 worthy isn’t appreciated enough. He was glue of that time. He played defense. Was always transitioning and moving to set plays. And still put up numbers.

    • @randybutler1697
      @randybutler1697 Před rokem +1

      @@TRKZay yes...and could give any team and or defensive player the business...boy I miss those days

    • @TRKZay
      @TRKZay Před rokem +1

      @@randybutler1697 I’m only 23 but I got great uncles past their 50’s n 60’s that love basketball n still have some tapes of games back then.

  • @coolkidbradude7745
    @coolkidbradude7745 Před 4 lety +1844

    Magic doesn't shoot, he passes the ball to the hoop.

    • @luke7277
      @luke7277 Před 3 lety +89

      Thats how good of a passer he is, he quit shooting and just passed it to the hoop.

    • @jackb750
      @jackb750 Před 3 lety +83

      Best pg all time and people wanna say curry bruh

    • @lewisgalvin6563
      @lewisgalvin6563 Před 3 lety +55

      @@jackb750 Curry goat shooter. Magic goat pg

    • @nostalgiacorner1999
      @nostalgiacorner1999 Před 3 lety +5

      😂😂

    • @_ELzY_
      @_ELzY_ Před 3 lety +9

      Underrated comment

  • @HandballNinja
    @HandballNinja Před 4 lety +743

    “You play this game to win, have fun, and make people happy” 💯

    • @omerege3495
      @omerege3495 Před 4 lety +16

      And gain money and be healthier

    • @daviddavidson8050
      @daviddavidson8050 Před 4 lety +2

      Guy shoulda been a Harlem Globtrotter with all that passing ability!

  • @okd521
    @okd521 Před rokem +103

    Never missed a Lakers game from 85 to 91. When I was homeless I would listen to them on my car radio. Every game magic did something amazing.

    • @dannyhernandez265
      @dannyhernandez265 Před rokem +7

      Sorry about you being homeless man, well at least basketball was something you could look forward to right?

  • @patrickholland1361
    @patrickholland1361 Před 2 lety +225

    Magic and Bird , what a time … it will never be repeated

    • @jeremiahsymonette4781
      @jeremiahsymonette4781 Před rokem +1

      This supposed to be lebron and durant today

    • @gwestcot
      @gwestcot Před rokem +20

      @@jeremiahsymonette4781 no just no.

    • @jonathanclarke4529
      @jonathanclarke4529 Před rokem +1

      BBC2 Saturday night

    • @safartaqiyev1595
      @safartaqiyev1595 Před rokem

      @@jeremiahsymonette4781 no

    • @yerik6034
      @yerik6034 Před rokem +3

      @@jeremiahsymonette4781 in terms of talent, Durant and lebron surpass them both easy, but rivalry, this was probably the greatest of all time

  • @austin78993
    @austin78993 Před 4 lety +849

    11 assists a game for your career. Jesus. And he could still score 30 whenever he felt like it. One of the best to ever live.

    • @razkable
      @razkable Před 4 lety +8

      more like 26 but yeah

    • @iamspeed5656
      @iamspeed5656 Před 3 lety +4

      Asmosis Jones
      Actually he got his nickname by his high school coach

    • @kevhuynh
      @kevhuynh Před 3 lety +4

      @@iamspeed5656 Nope. A reporter named Fred Stabley Jr. gave him the nickname in an article.

    • @iamspeed5656
      @iamspeed5656 Před 3 lety +1

      Kevin H
      No his high school coach gave him it but it got popular during his carrer

    • @DRJEBP
      @DRJEBP Před 3 lety +8

      @@iamspeed5656 Magic himself said in an interview that a reporter gave him the nickname in an article

  • @larrytipton2868
    @larrytipton2868 Před 3 lety +1641

    My basketball IQ just went up like 4 points watching this.

  • @willzncube4386
    @willzncube4386 Před 2 lety +687

    Him and Jordan the most impactful players ever to me. They brought style and flair to the game.

    • @coyacampbell5361
      @coyacampbell5361 Před 2 lety +26

      I agree but I would add Pistol Pete to that very very short list.

    • @davidross8233
      @davidross8233 Před 2 lety +21

      I agree. Modern basketball started with Magic and then Jordan brought it to another level.

    • @BigfatKuntWiener
      @BigfatKuntWiener Před 2 lety +7

      @@coyacampbell5361 Pistol was the first player to ever play like that…before then the closest thing was Jerry West but he didn’t have that same style that I’m talking about

    • @ojayojeda2846
      @ojayojeda2846 Před 2 lety +19

      Curry as well

    • @buttsauce123
      @buttsauce123 Před 2 lety +8

      @@ojayojeda2846 was just gunna say that. Also though, larry and kobe just in terms of mindset really set the standard. Larrys mindset was that of a straight up bully and hed get in the head of everyone he played, talking shit better than anyone in history and then backing it up. Kobe did some of the same but also just sets the bar for young guys in terms of work ethic better than anyone. They all really are culture setters

  • @go6944
    @go6944 Před 2 lety +77

    Magic’s ability to see and sense everything going on the court was his greatest gift and his pinpoint passing man made his team the best .

  • @LeBeautiful
    @LeBeautiful Před 4 lety +1610

    Best Point Guard to ever do it. Amazing Run for a 13 season player.

    • @michaux2k687
      @michaux2k687 Před 4 lety +24

      Every single video I see u on

    • @xavierhawkins5299
      @xavierhawkins5299 Před 4 lety +3

      LeBeautiful why you here all the time I see a basketball vid like fr...

    • @just_nodh864
      @just_nodh864 Před 4 lety +2

      Why r u everywhere

    • @andypalencia9054
      @andypalencia9054 Před 4 lety +4

      Dillon O'Connor that is a blasphemous statement

    • @shaulin3000
      @shaulin3000 Před 4 lety +6

      Just imagine what he would do if he played more !

  • @caillou5939
    @caillou5939 Před 4 lety +5481

    Don't try one of his passes in a game, coach will bench you

    • @jocolako6763
      @jocolako6763 Před 4 lety +42

      Why

    • @norton4692
      @norton4692 Před 4 lety +580

      @@jocolako6763 because it will be a TO

    • @oscarsiera8318
      @oscarsiera8318 Před 4 lety +50

      I swear !!

    • @GurdeepSingh-ir2de
      @GurdeepSingh-ir2de Před 4 lety +228

      Caillou this has nothing to do with the comment you wrote but Caillou is a cancer having spoiled 4 year old asshole and the moral of the show is to cry and throw tantrums to get what you want.

    • @ied7575
      @ied7575 Před 4 lety +29

      @@GurdeepSingh-ir2de huh

  • @BigfatKuntWiener
    @BigfatKuntWiener Před rokem +57

    One of the few players in history with a god like aura

    • @Notfromwashington
      @Notfromwashington Před rokem +2

      For me, he is a literal god, he’s one of the basketball gods

    • @joshuamcgee9819
      @joshuamcgee9819 Před rokem +2

      @@Notfromwashington there is only one God. Jesus Christ.

  • @one-mancrew7630
    @one-mancrew7630 Před 2 lety +20

    There will NEVER be another pg like Magic Johnson the greatest at his position and a top 5 player all time for sure.

  • @knarf_on_a_bike
    @knarf_on_a_bike Před 4 lety +424

    Magic and Bird. Saved basketball.

    • @iamspeed5656
      @iamspeed5656 Před 3 lety +13

      Yes I agree

    • @mypasswordisredcarrot
      @mypasswordisredcarrot Před 3 lety +3

      Nah man Tracy mcgrady saved basketball

    • @yungkaan359
      @yungkaan359 Před 3 lety +42

      @@mypasswordisredcarrot/ you don’t understand. The NBA ratings were super low bro nobody was was watching the NBA, Magic and Larry literally saved the league from going bankrupt 😂

    • @mypasswordisredcarrot
      @mypasswordisredcarrot Před 3 lety +5

      @@yungkaan359 It was a joke dude 😆

    • @yungkaan359
      @yungkaan359 Před 3 lety +3

      @@mypasswordisredcarrot/ ion get it😭

  • @trh917
    @trh917 Před 3 lety +1296

    This man is under appreciated today. He’ll never be duplicated.

    • @lloydkline1518
      @lloydkline1518 Před 2 lety +7

      Original 6 feet8 inches point guard

    • @zone_luck5242
      @zone_luck5242 Před 2 lety +34

      Lebron James is closest to him.

    • @lloydkline1518
      @lloydkline1518 Před 2 lety +2

      @@zone_luck5242 like a clone magic 🎩Johnson;; LeBron James

    • @tomerk7330
      @tomerk7330 Před 2 lety +9

      Stephen curry is head to head with him for the best PG of all time

    • @lloydkline1518
      @lloydkline1518 Před 2 lety +5

      @@tomerk7330 Stephen curry very brilliant shooting basketball player; like Larry bird 🐦 etc etc ;; comparing with magic 🎩Johnson showtime fastbreak offense ; pat Riley as brilliant coach;;; running rebel;; Jason kidd offense; Isiah Thomas detroit piston offense; if a different story;; golden state warriors 2010s era had a brilliant talent on that team ;;; LeBron James vs shepen curry ;; who better point guard?????? LeBron James get the rebound start the fastbreak;; Jason kidd can steal the basketball or get rebounds start the fastbreak

  • @kdgkingston4307
    @kdgkingston4307 Před 2 lety +40

    Probably one of the most creative basketball player of all time just incredible so agile at 6'9

  • @timbuckthe2nd642
    @timbuckthe2nd642 Před rokem +112

    Wow his finesse and brilliant passing, reminds me of Ronaldinho passing, the no look goofy yet smooth ass movement! Genius

    • @trenchflossyfrere9327
      @trenchflossyfrere9327 Před rokem +2

      💯

    • @yngb5198
      @yngb5198 Před rokem +4

      He simply is the Ronaldinho of Basketball, pure Magic insane IQ

    • @guilhermemamoni3570
      @guilhermemamoni3570 Před rokem +1

      Agora sei de onde o ronaldinho tirou essa de olhar para um lado e tocar para o outro

    • @precisoterfe5410
      @precisoterfe5410 Před rokem +1

      @@guilhermemamoni3570 pior que o próprio Ronaldinho já falou que se inspirou no Magic kkkkk

    • @GoSlowToGoFastOG
      @GoSlowToGoFastOG Před 10 měsíci +1

      Great comparison. Both can dominate and entertain without scoring.

  • @KazzyOfficial
    @KazzyOfficial Před 4 lety +2745

    Omg..I had no idea magic was this filthy. This man was outstanding

    • @dlt9784
      @dlt9784 Před 4 lety +182

      Some still think that he is actually the GOAT

    • @loopee2490
      @loopee2490 Před 4 lety +30

      DLT Id say he’s 3

    • @808bboarder
      @808bboarder Před 3 lety +146

      Greatest Passer to play the game

    • @ultramagnetic3556
      @ultramagnetic3556 Před 3 lety +50

      You had no idea? Lol

    • @xenocide1307
      @xenocide1307 Před 3 lety +66

      If he had a full career it would almost without a doubt be him and Jordan blowing everyone else away in GOAT talks.

  • @EddieAesir
    @EddieAesir Před 4 lety +247

    The impact that Magic / Bird had on the league is immeasurable, they made the passes more beautiful than the baskets sometimes. They played for the team and not for themselves.

    • @flapjammie5045
      @flapjammie5045 Před 4 lety +4

      @luís eduardo pereira
      Here are links to some other videos of Magic that you may enjoy watching...
      I also included one of Bird. Magic and Bird are forever linked and intertwined.
      Here’s a link to Bird’s mixtape:
      czcams.com/video/hcXv0JtzNQA/video.html
      Also, here are some other videos that you’ll probably appreciate and enjoy, since you already mentioned his highlights are jaw dropping to you...
      Check these additional videos out to see what Showtime Lakers, led by Magic, were all about...
      Here’s a few other videos that are very good watches for fans of Magic, or for people who may not know much about Magic but want to learn more about him as a player, or for people who seem to underestimate his greatness and may need some extra convincing and evidence of it.
      All are very entertaining and compelling to watch. Check them out to see exactly why he was called Magic...
      czcams.com/video/q8Qbo0WqvOI/video.html
      czcams.com/video/so8R3NTbnEw/video.html
      czcams.com/video/axbIoHqFaa8/video.html
      The first video is another very well-done highlight video, not just of his amazing passes, but also of his very underrated offensive abilities as a scorer (right and left handed hook shots, countless half-full court buzzer beaters, (as if he practiced those shots hundreds of times), demonstrating his clutchness). Showtime Lakers on full display...fast break after fast break after fast break. Just constantly running up and down the floor, like a track meet...
      The second video is actual game footage that shows Magic and Showtime Lakers in an actual game, rather than just highlights, to demonstrate that they really played that way throughout entire games, and that it’s not just a series of highlights inflating them up. Showtime Lakers were so much fun and very exciting to watch...
      The last video is an HBO documentary that is one of the best documentaries I’ve ever seen. (Many clips from it were spliced into this video above). It highlights the Magic vs. Bird rivalry, which still to this day was one of the best rivalries in all of sports. It gives insight into not just their NBA careers, but also their lives, early careers, and childhoods. A very compelling story to watch...
      If you’re a fan of basketball in general, you’ll definitely enjoy watching these videos...

    • @MTXSHO9732vV8SHO
      @MTXSHO9732vV8SHO Před 2 lety +11

      Magic and Bird "saved" the League. Jordan and the '84 Draft made sure the League was here to stay.

    • @ActivistParrot
      @ActivistParrot Před 2 lety +1

      Chuck Norris approves lol literally in the video

  • @kvbvl7285
    @kvbvl7285 Před 2 lety +29

    This man is on a different planet when it comes to passing.

  • @telemakhos31
    @telemakhos31 Před 4 měsíci +3

    There has never been a player like Magic again: very skilled, all around player, good shooter, high IQ, fun to watch, charismatic, talkative, a joker, a poet when he talks about basketball, handsome... He had everything.

  • @ignaciovelosobahamondes2744
    @ignaciovelosobahamondes2744 Před 3 lety +286

    I never got to see him play, but I swear, I get chills every time I hear him say "I'm gonna score tomorrow. Im gonna score a lot tomorrow."

    • @dlt9784
      @dlt9784 Před 3 lety +1

      Facts. 💯

    • @MemberWhen
      @MemberWhen Před rokem +17

      What he did is insane. The best player on the team (Kareem) goes out and can’t start game 6 of the finals. Here comes this 20 year old rookie who requests to start in his place. He starts at center, plays every position and scores 42 when he was at the time (and through his whole career) a pass-first player. It’s crazy

    • @elionaidgranados1005
      @elionaidgranados1005 Před rokem

      That is Epic

  • @nohate3715
    @nohate3715 Před 4 lety +720

    There is a 1cm gap in the defense.
    Magic: oh! Showtime!!!

    • @vincentjflorio
      @vincentjflorio Před 4 lety +11

      He was anger-banging some of those passes just to get them through.

    • @scrappyninja3618
      @scrappyninja3618 Před 3 lety +4

      In nba2k20 there are packs called showtime with goat magic in them and for reward goat Kareem

  • @joemacch6284
    @joemacch6284 Před 2 lety +54

    Simply unbelievable. Unbelievable…like Larry Bird said, he’s the best I’ve ever seen.

    • @TheOlmonroe1
      @TheOlmonroe1 Před 6 dny

      Michael Jordan said there will never be another PG like Magic Johnson.

  • @joesolorzano3207
    @joesolorzano3207 Před 2 lety +16

    That last quote sums it all up and reveals why he was so special. "And you play this game to win, have fun, and make people happy" A kind hearted champion. Bless you Magic man.

  • @ixine-yz5uh
    @ixine-yz5uh Před 4 lety +633

    Any space between defense: *exist*
    Magic: *its showtime*

  • @markanthonyargao8606
    @markanthonyargao8606 Před 4 lety +869

    Can you imagine how tough it is to cover Magic in that era? Those fakes and flashy passes. I mean, you can see it in the vid itself how many times the cameraman got faked by Magic. LOL

    • @edgm.14
      @edgm.14 Před 4 lety +33

      lmao the cameraman is keeps getting juked by MJ

    • @splashnskillz37
      @splashnskillz37 Před 4 lety

      Can't play zone defense, that's so unfair

    • @vincentjflorio
      @vincentjflorio Před 4 lety +6

      It's a lot like stage magic, because as soon as you're like, "Oh, I understand now how he does it," then you see it start again in the next one and he fools you and tries it a different way, or gives it a different ending.
      Dude plays like a Globetrotter but in real games. I truly don't understand that precision unless there are 10x as many clips of him whiffing and the passes not making it =P

    • @lebeautiful2683
      @lebeautiful2683 Před 4 lety +2

      HemPuffPuff Weed 3:05 LOL

    • @haryadisuryonoto1118
      @haryadisuryonoto1118 Před 4 lety +6

      Magic Johnson is 6 feet 9 inch tall who plays on point guard position.
      If opponent PG guard him, it will be mismatch because of height advantage. They don't know how to block him. The only chance is steal his ball, or double-teamed him. Alas, his vision and passing skill are extraordinary. All i can say is, he breaks the game 'rule'.
      Magic is also able to use his body power against smaller guard player during full-court fastbreak plays; and in half-court plays, he possess babyhook skill to do unblockable shots.

  • @Matzaridis_Hlias
    @Matzaridis_Hlias Před 2 lety +10

    The best of the bests... Magic Jordan Bird.....

  • @stevenhenriquez2212
    @stevenhenriquez2212 Před rokem +2

    “This man has a smile that lights up a television screen from here to Bangor, Maine”.

  • @user-lc7mz8xb1u
    @user-lc7mz8xb1u Před 4 lety +103

    The best part is that he looks like he was just having fun

    • @geordiejones5618
      @geordiejones5618 Před 3 lety +3

      He caught just as much heat losing in the Finals as Wilt or Lebron (Tragic Johnson) and just like them he let his play do the real talking.

    • @shawnerr5786
      @shawnerr5786 Před 2 lety

      @@geordiejones5618 ya but unlike those two posers Magic Johnson became one of if not the Clutchest player in the world

  • @JoshCConnor
    @JoshCConnor Před 4 lety +65

    "Play this game to win, have fun, and make people happy "
    - Earvin Magic Johnson

  • @NooDLES411911
    @NooDLES411911 Před 2 lety +12

    God damn I never realized how good he was until now. Legendary shit

  • @reggieb1963
    @reggieb1963 Před 2 lety +14

    Magic Johnson was my all time favorite player, his creative flair with the ball was unparalleled... This video doesn't even show what he did in college which would blow your mind !!! Showtime in the 80's was something to behold...

  • @seanmcclure
    @seanmcclure Před 3 lety +847

    I don’t care what you say this is the greatest point guard to ever live. He was doing this when no one no one was even dreaming of it and he revolutionized the game.

    • @tonystarkz3877
      @tonystarkz3877 Před 3 lety +32

      Facts. The documentary will remind ppl who the GOAT Laker is period.

    • @tonystarkz3877
      @tonystarkz3877 Před 3 lety +41

      When Magic was forced to retire, due to medical reasons. He was the all-time assist leader

    • @alexandrews6391
      @alexandrews6391 Před 3 lety +6

      What about Stockton? Not saying magic isn’t the man. But Stockton has most assists and steals by a humongous margarin. J Kidd next closest and he would’ve had to play like 5 more yrs or more with his stats to pass Stockton.

    • @disstrackgod_
      @disstrackgod_ Před 3 lety +16

      @@alexandrews6391 Johnson was forced to retire.

    • @thadtumbleson193
      @thadtumbleson193 Před 3 lety +20

      @@alexandrews6391 yes they both had longevity and did great things, but look at the hardware Magic put together! He will always be the best PG in history....6'9 and doing what he did says it all! MY Childhood HERO!

  • @corneliusvick193
    @corneliusvick193 Před 4 lety +331

    He played like he was a Harlem Globetrotter except the games were REAL. No one handle the ball better.

    • @Johnkoth
      @Johnkoth Před 3 lety +16

      FYI Harlem Globetrotter were originally a pro team that traveled the country and destoryed almost every team.
      Than after being beat time and and time again by Lakers a white team the owner decided to make the Globetrotters a entertainment/comedy basketball team.
      They did beat the Lakers 2 times but lost 6 times.
      They did not have Wilt.
      Wilt was not old enough to play pro.

    • @mist9483
      @mist9483 Před 3 lety +1

      Back then probably but if you compare kyrie to magic kyrie is smoother and quicker.

    • @Anthonydu01630
      @Anthonydu01630 Před 3 lety +4

      Im Mist Kyrie is only 6ft2 lol what kind of comparison is that ??? Magic is 6ft9 you compare him with Lebron, Bird, KD, Karl malone, Pippen ect cause they are all between 6ft8 and 6ft10, and you compare Kyrie with Iverson, curry, cp3, wade, westbrook, steve nash because they are all between 6ft and 6ft4.

    • @mist9483
      @mist9483 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Anthonydu01630 I mean kyries handles are smoother and faster than magics

    • @newcityenzo
      @newcityenzo Před 3 lety

      @@Anthonydu01630 lamelo

  • @sniperpaintcorrection6790
    @sniperpaintcorrection6790 Před 2 lety +12

    Never seen a highlight of his till this. Goose bumps watching those true no looks

  • @Jared2324
    @Jared2324 Před 3 lety +554

    I can’t believe this dude is 6’9” and moved the way he did..

    • @dhananjaytore7912
      @dhananjaytore7912 Před 3 lety +45

      Imagine a 6 foot 9 pount guard running at you in a game with that flair

    • @patrickboulware7159
      @patrickboulware7159 Před 3 lety +3

      Thank you for saying that, that's AMAZING to me, that's what's so special about him!!

    • @youngcarmelo1366
      @youngcarmelo1366 Před 3 lety +4

      Lol there’s a bunch of ppl in the modern nba that are 6’9 and can “move” like that

    • @jeju6892
      @jeju6892 Před 3 lety +22

      @@youngcarmelo1366 that's cap. They surely can't dribble and pass like that

    • @youngcarmelo1366
      @youngcarmelo1366 Před 3 lety +4

      @@jeju6892 Ben Simmons is way quicker than magic was, kd can move just as quick. Magic Johnson was a better Ben Simmons. If he played in this era he would have nowhere close to the same success

  • @TheTruth-pn8hu
    @TheTruth-pn8hu Před 4 lety +117

    This man had eyes 👀in the back of his head.

  • @spacecomet128
    @spacecomet128 Před 2 lety +57

    All of the no look passes, Misdirection passes, fast break passes he made, he did without traveling. PG’s nowadays need to take lessons from him!!

  • @xavierkinsey5295
    @xavierkinsey5295 Před rokem +35

    I just want to say that this is by far the greatest mixtape I have ever seen in my life! 💯

    • @thewhinjaninja3610
      @thewhinjaninja3610 Před rokem +4

      Go see the Larry Bird one. That too is awesome. Magic is also on there as well. A nice touch.

    • @chiarosuburekeni9325
      @chiarosuburekeni9325 Před rokem +2

      Bird’s is legit just as jaw dropping. It turned me from hater into fan

    • @onesmoothcat
      @onesmoothcat Před rokem +2

      I think so too..... the older i get i think his highlights are better than MJ

    • @JRat1509
      @JRat1509 Před 10 měsíci

      U ever heard of steph curry?

  • @u-mixtapes
    @u-mixtapes Před 4 lety +1618

    Every time I hear a modern-day kid say Magic and Bird 'aint in my top 10' - Son you aint a Basketball Fan then.

    • @tebvin776
      @tebvin776 Před 3 lety +45

      LEBRON 1
      MJ 2
      KAREEM 3
      Magic 4

    • @sasukejaeger3039
      @sasukejaeger3039 Před 3 lety +199

      @@tebvin776 no. MJ is the GOAT.

    • @iamspeed5656
      @iamspeed5656 Před 3 lety +30

      Ben Burgess
      Mine would be
      1 magic
      2 Kareem
      3 LeBron
      4 Larry bird
      5 wilt
      But this is my opinion

    • @Fan-tk8ee
      @Fan-tk8ee Před 3 lety +41

      MJ
      Lebron
      Kobe
      Kareem
      Magic - Larry

    • @pranksterboy8371
      @pranksterboy8371 Před 3 lety +36

      Mine is
      Jordan
      Kareem
      Magic/bird
      Kobe
      Bill Russell

  • @blueindigo7690
    @blueindigo7690 Před 2 lety +349

    The idea that he could play any position on the court and do it well is insane. It is one of the unique traits of his that people forget or may not realize.

    • @simoneviiist1858
      @simoneviiist1858 Před 2 lety +4

      Do you have the same feeling with Scottie Barnes? obv I'm not saying scottie is,or could be, on the Magic level but man, that guy give me some vibess

    • @prithapoddar7806
      @prithapoddar7806 Před 2 lety +16

      Lebron can do that too

    • @simoneviiist1858
      @simoneviiist1858 Před 2 lety

      @@prithapoddar7806 oh yeah, definitely.

    • @virxal-3904
      @virxal-3904 Před 2 lety +10

      @@AlenLin literally this year, he dropped 50 doing so

    • @arililham4162
      @arililham4162 Před rokem

      @@virxal-3904 lmao

  • @JAHRONMON
    @JAHRONMON Před 2 lety +136

    He’s the second greatest player on my all-time list. He was pure MAGIC!

    • @mitch3613
      @mitch3613 Před 2 lety +6

      Sorry but I got Norm Nixon second then Magic

    • @xavierd725
      @xavierd725 Před 2 lety +11

      @@mitch3613 u joking right

    • @dlt9784
      @dlt9784 Před 2 lety +2

      @@mitch3613 lmao

    • @mitch3613
      @mitch3613 Před 2 lety

      @@xavierd725 Stormin Norman Nixon

    • @blackforceenergy6481
      @blackforceenergy6481 Před 2 lety +3

      @@mitch3613 you have to be referring to the new hbo series😂

  • @jofi4580
    @jofi4580 Před 2 lety +6

    I wept when he told the world he was sick. That news back then was a death sentence.
    We all loved watching him and when we got to see him in the AllStar game and later in the Olympics it was beautiful.
    And he is still around today! Makes me smile whenever I see him.

    • @dnice583
      @dnice583 Před rokem

      Yeah I was in high school then. I've been blessed I got to see Magic Jordan kobe Isaiah and lbj all the while not pooping my pants lol

  • @showman40
    @showman40 Před 4 lety +435

    I'm a Celtics' fan, but there are some guys in Lakers' history that you just simply have to respect, and Magic is on top of that list.

    • @mauricedavis1740
      @mauricedavis1740 Před 4 lety +59

      it’s interesting that you would say that because I’m a lakers fan and i would say the same exact thing about Larry Bird...

    • @showman40
      @showman40 Před 4 lety +22

      @@mauricedavis1740 Two of the greatest, they're synonyms of basketball

    • @jubfat
      @jubfat Před 4 lety +8

      Maurice Davis Larry bird was absolutely filthy. He had no holes in his game his skillset as a 6-9 point forward was way too elite

    • @mikecotto1167
      @mikecotto1167 Před 3 lety +3

      I feel the same way about Bird. Amazing how those two are forever linked.

    • @vishnuprakash81
      @vishnuprakash81 Před 3 lety

      @El Patrón you're kidding right?
      Being a lebron fan, i find that disrespectful. 🙄

  • @gabesoto9301
    @gabesoto9301 Před 3 lety +96

    Greatest PG ever. No debate, and no one’s close. When you look up PG in a dictionary, it’ should be a picture of Magic.

    • @Jaburu
      @Jaburu Před 3 lety +3

      there is en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_guard

    • @madmax2718
      @madmax2718 Před 2 lety +2

      You are an odlehad shut curry is the best ever

    • @xeno4530
      @xeno4530 Před 2 lety +9

      @@madmax2718 L

    • @boomer3207
      @boomer3207 Před 2 lety +6

      Curry>Magic only oldheads disagree

    • @oxovly4455
      @oxovly4455 Před 2 lety +11

      @@boomer3207 Curry is the best shooter all time not PG lol. Magic Johnson did not choke a 3-1 lead in the finals or went up against an injured oppsing team to win.
      Also Curry's opponent in all his finals is literally LeBrick James. Magic's Era had way more competitive and legendary opponents.

  • @Tacklefatkid
    @Tacklefatkid Před 2 lety +4

    Dude magics smile is so contagious on top of that he’s an amazing player

  • @rockabye_baby187
    @rockabye_baby187 Před 2 lety +7

    unbelievable. the creativity this man consistently showed in his career...unbelievable.

  • @cod4life278
    @cod4life278 Před 4 lety +626

    3:29 if Chuck Norris says your good that’s when u know u made it

  • @Sneak248
    @Sneak248 Před 4 lety +1343

    All of the youngsters don’t realize how great Magic Johnson was.

    • @1990758
      @1990758 Před 4 lety +83

      Because they're drinking the Kool-Aid that ESPN is giving them

    • @maxtrigga9952
      @maxtrigga9952 Před 4 lety +86

      Not true lol I'm 14 and I obviously recegnize his greatness

    • @amaterasu6511
      @amaterasu6511 Před 4 lety +28

      Ok boomer

    • @beachus1116
      @beachus1116 Před 4 lety +20

      SneakOne_ its not their fault tho, watching an old highlight is not the same as watching it live. i agree with your statement 100%.

    • @amaterasu6511
      @amaterasu6511 Před 4 lety +5

      Free x Yeezus you say “their” like you’re not a youngster. Pretty sure you’re a youngster copying flight reacts clips.

  • @thomasoldenburg2085
    @thomasoldenburg2085 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you so much for posting this up, I had this vhs back in the day, he is the GOAT!

  • @MarquisdeSuave
    @MarquisdeSuave Před 2 lety +6

    A testament to how good Magic was at running the Lakers was the season they set the NBA record for FG% by a team at .527. No team has even come close to that record, that offense was jist wonderful to behold. Everything just clicked.

  • @ilovekanye8023
    @ilovekanye8023 Před 4 lety +203

    Usually the people who get assists don’t get credited as much, but if it is magic Johnson then the people he passes to don’t get credited for their score lol

    • @ryanton3572
      @ryanton3572 Před 4 lety +9

      It’s because he had about 13 Assists but he still gets 19 and almost 8 aswell

  • @thehawk5141
    @thehawk5141 Před 2 lety +83

    Best court vision in NBA history.

  • @toguoppusunggu7003
    @toguoppusunggu7003 Před rokem +4

    Absolutely perfect tape of my favorite basketball player of all time. Thank you!

  • @bb732
    @bb732 Před 2 lety +4

    Magic is Magic 🧙‍♂

  • @JovenRay
    @JovenRay Před 2 lety +380

    No team ran or will ever run the floor like the Showtime Lakers ever again! A thing of beauty!

    • @kibabalefobaki9725
      @kibabalefobaki9725 Před rokem +7

      Warriors

    • @airkuna
      @airkuna Před rokem +20

      @@kibabalefobaki9725 😄😁😁don't be ridiculous.... they're nowhere close to this Lakers... warriors can only shoot..

    • @lvndo2094
      @lvndo2094 Před rokem +2

      @@airkuna they showed plenty athleticism this last season. Especially in the playoffs.

    • @airkuna
      @airkuna Před rokem +4

      @@lvndo2094 nobody is talking about athleticism here in this comment section !

    • @woo_shynen8805
      @woo_shynen8805 Před rokem

      @@airkuna well u did say they can only shoot, lol. So I see no reason to not bring up what else they can do rather than just label them as just shooters and call it a day🤷‍♂️

  • @micahmagne
    @micahmagne Před 4 lety +23

    Magic Johnson had the best game style to watch I’ve ever seen,this man deserves respect

    • @flapjammie5045
      @flapjammie5045 Před 4 lety +3

      @micahmagne
      Here are links to some other videos of Magic that you may enjoy watching...
      I also included one of Bird. Magic and Bird are forever linked and intertwined.
      Here’s a link to Bird’s mixtape:
      czcams.com/video/hcXv0JtzNQA/video.html
      Also, here are some other videos that you’ll probably appreciate and enjoy, since you already mentioned his highlights are jaw dropping to you...
      Check these additional videos out to see what Showtime Lakers, led by Magic, were all about...
      Here’s a few other videos that are very good watches for fans of Magic, or for people who may not know much about Magic but want to learn more about him as a player, or for people who seem to underestimate his greatness and may need some extra convincing and evidence of it.
      All are very entertaining and compelling to watch. Check them out to see exactly why he was called Magic...
      czcams.com/video/q8Qbo0WqvOI/video.html
      czcams.com/video/so8R3NTbnEw/video.html
      czcams.com/video/axbIoHqFaa8/video.html
      The first video is another very well-done highlight video, not just of his amazing passes, but also of his very underrated offensive abilities as a scorer (right and left handed hook shots, countless half-full court buzzer beaters, (as if he practiced those shots hundreds of times), demonstrating his clutchness). Showtime Lakers on full display...fast break after fast break after fast break. Just constantly running up and down the floor, like a track meet...
      The second video is actual game footage that shows Magic and Showtime Lakers in an actual game, rather than just highlights, to demonstrate that they really played that way throughout entire games, and that it’s not just a series of highlights inflating them up. Showtime Lakers were so much fun and very exciting to watch...
      The last video is an HBO documentary that is one of the best documentaries I’ve ever seen. (Many clips from it were spliced into this video above). It highlights the Magic vs. Bird rivalry, which still to this day was one of the best rivalries in all of sports. It gives insight into not just their NBA careers, but also their lives, early careers, and childhoods. A very compelling story to watch...
      If you’re a fan of basketball in general, you’ll definitely enjoy watching these videos...

  • @bryandates2138
    @bryandates2138 Před 2 lety +16

    One of the best mixtapes I've seen.. so well put together ❤

  • @user-uu2yq9gt9y
    @user-uu2yq9gt9y Před 10 měsíci +4

    HE’S SO UNPREDICTABLE, when I thought he was gonna pass, he scored it

  • @sadgurudevkesadhakbhim6890
    @sadgurudevkesadhakbhim6890 Před 4 lety +82

    This is the first NBA mixtape to give goosebumps

  • @irmasil3
    @irmasil3 Před 4 lety +329

    "He knew you were open before you knew you were open..." "we were just running down cos' we knew if there was a pass through, Magic would do it..."...Co-players comments are hilarious...For me the closest No2 to MJ, in the history of the game....

    • @Spin24Doctor
      @Spin24Doctor Před 3 lety +5

      Do you realize this... it looks like he literally is picking up on any lapse in focus from the opposite team when deciding who to pass to in some of these plays! EPIC

  • @deshawnbaker750
    @deshawnbaker750 Před 2 lety +6

    I was blessed to be born in the time to watch magnificent basketball seeing those guys play you'll never get that again

  • @DarthJabba504
    @DarthJabba504 Před 2 lety +2

    I was an immigrant fresh off the plane when I saw Magic and Bird battling it out...been an NBA fan since. Wish I realized what an historic sporting moment I was witnessing on that grainy 19 inch TV.

  • @miguelbulado2018
    @miguelbulado2018 Před 4 lety +401

    1980s Bird/Magic era was the Golden age of basketball

    • @1990758
      @1990758 Před 4 lety +24

      Exactly they wanted to play all 82 games they wanted to play in all preseason games no problem with back-to-back no resting players

    • @babyblack716
      @babyblack716 Před 4 lety +11

      Beginning of the Golden ages*

    • @mjg6233
      @mjg6233 Před 4 lety +4

      @@babyblack716 naw was the golden ages

    • @Belikon.
      @Belikon. Před 4 lety +5

      Y’all forgot abt MJ

    • @babyblack716
      @babyblack716 Před 4 lety +6

      @@mjg6233 2 teams dominating the league is not golden. We are currently in the golden age where many teams are good and have a chance of winning the chip

  • @texasbrotherhood3930
    @texasbrotherhood3930 Před 3 lety +212

    I feel bad for anyone who hasn't seen this, abosultely incredible

    • @MTXSHO9732vV8SHO
      @MTXSHO9732vV8SHO Před 2 lety +10

      Feel bad for the people that didn't get to see his whole body of work in real time. You can tell, guys didn't like each other back then and it showed.. ALL THE TIME! Much more competitive environment.

    • @STTDB1990
      @STTDB1990 Před rokem +1

      @@MTXSHO9732vV8SHO I'm one of them. Born In 1990 and didnt start watching till I was 7 years old. I missed most of MJ, all of Magic and the one player I wish I can see play in person was Wilt. Dude was such a freak athlete

  • @robinrahmani4705
    @robinrahmani4705 Před 2 lety +6

    A magnificent player. No weakness. This video proves that anytime he wanted, he could become a fierce scorer, though he is known for being a great passer.

  • @thenman23
    @thenman23 Před 2 lety +16

    honestly might have been the coolest ball player of all time

  • @jamaicaz89
    @jamaicaz89 Před 4 lety +352

    5:50 does a sky hook at half court wtf😂

    • @EggplantEmperor
      @EggplantEmperor Před 4 lety +46

      Hof deep hooks

    • @iamspeed5656
      @iamspeed5656 Před 3 lety +3

      When ur magic u can I do stuff like that

    • @iamspeed5656
      @iamspeed5656 Před 3 lety +4

      LEGOAT JAMES
      Finally someone agrees with me people never agree with when I say magic is too 5 all time

    • @iiamn04h51
      @iiamn04h51 Před 3 lety

      that’s how he shots

    • @iiamn04h51
      @iiamn04h51 Před 3 lety +1

      he has a shove shot

  • @Papi_21
    @Papi_21 Před 3 lety +67

    This man's Basketball IQ was beyond exceptional.

  • @lupodelupis3672
    @lupodelupis3672 Před 2 lety +3

    It was so exciting watching Magic literally flying on the court. He was elegant and smooth with his unique style and you could always expect something magical at any time.

  • @profr.smancera363
    @profr.smancera363 Před rokem +2

    My favorite player of all time. Is the reason why LOVE the basketball and I think is the most beautiful sport. Thanks for sharing.

  • @raffyhawk5795
    @raffyhawk5795 Před 4 lety +39

    That Magic and Bird clips gave me extreme goosebumps

  • @neenem10
    @neenem10 Před 4 lety +42

    For me, the most natural talent on NBA.

  • @drumma4lyfe06
    @drumma4lyfe06 Před 2 lety +7

    The MASTER of the fast break. The best court vision. He's on my Mt. Rushmore

  • @sevenrats
    @sevenrats Před 2 lety +5

    Magic and Larry both could play every position on the court. Center, Power Forward, Small Forward, Point and Shooting Guard. You can't really say that about a lot of players. The fact that they played at the same time against each other is amazing. How many guards can play center and score 40 points??? It's unreal.

  • @2quann
    @2quann Před 4 lety +34

    No other player comes close to give you pure excitement like Earvin “Magic” Johnson.

  • @CRZ26L
    @CRZ26L Před rokem +14

    My favorite player of all time.. He was pure magic

    • @johnnynevermind8595
      @johnnynevermind8595 Před 10 měsíci

      Yeah he’s my favorite player to ever watch play, to this day and I’ve been watching

  • @Sheeesh-ed3ks
    @Sheeesh-ed3ks Před 3 lety +322

    This is my first time watching this guy now i understand why Nba fans considered him as the Best point guard ever in Nba

    • @kemosabeusmc
      @kemosabeusmc Před 2 lety +3

      Go check out moses malone. Rodman ain got shit on him when it comes to rebounding

    • @antoniomitchell1883
      @antoniomitchell1883 Před 2 lety +7

      @@kemosabeusmc how could he not know about Magic 🪄

    • @freekyreek404
      @freekyreek404 Před 2 lety +2

      Yessiiirrrrrr!!!!!! Greatest PG of all time!!!!

    • @merchantsmithimages
      @merchantsmithimages Před 2 lety

      That's right

    • @kemosabeusmc
      @kemosabeusmc Před 2 lety +3

      @@antoniomitchell1883 we all gotta start somewhere

  • @erwantanguy8361
    @erwantanguy8361 Před 2 lety +6

    That's a very good tribute video to the greatest PG of all time. The Celtics Lakers rivalry in the 80s were epic.

  • @ryandunno5136
    @ryandunno5136 Před 2 lety

    Dude wtf, this was such an amazing mini-doc. Thank you.

  • @fishingandstuff3639
    @fishingandstuff3639 Před 3 lety +42

    Many of these moments I saw live as a child. Magic will always be the GOAT

  • @DailyMoney925
    @DailyMoney925 Před 4 lety +313

    Greatest point guard of all time -
    Earvin “Magic” Johnson

    • @robbereal1982
      @robbereal1982 Před 4 lety +17

      Arguably the best player ever in my opinion. Not just pg

    • @anthonycarson2403
      @anthonycarson2403 Před 4 lety

      Compare It To Lonzo Lavar Said He The Next Magic Bruh He Ain’t Magic

    • @anthonycarson2403
      @anthonycarson2403 Před 4 lety +1

      Ur Right He’d Probably Have 9 In My Opinion

    • @isaiaharmand9901
      @isaiaharmand9901 Před 4 lety

      @Jake Rowley well that's kinda on him for getting aids

    • @rashb3994
      @rashb3994 Před 4 lety +2

      @Jake Rowley He would've maybe gotten one more ring through sheer will because the Lakers were getting old at that point. He pretty much willed a banged up undermanned team to the Finals against the Bulls. But his five rings are sufficient to Jordans six because they were against legendary great teams. Not to mention Jordan couldn't guard him, it took Pippen to slow him down and change the momentum of the series.

  • @BoydXplorer
    @BoydXplorer Před rokem +1

    Amazing play by Magic Johnson. Interesting to watch till the end. Tnx 4sharing 👍

  • @bmaxime8771
    @bmaxime8771 Před 2 lety +1

    Magic Johnson, Legend Bird i just love those two they saved the league back then, their rivalry AND friendship is inspiring as hell
    Outstanding :)

  • @pringlescanopen
    @pringlescanopen Před 4 lety +48

    My favourite and most skillful point guard ever!
    He is best player of his era!
    Greatest all around and point guard player of all time

  • @ConradSly
    @ConradSly Před 3 lety +27

    I don’t think anyone else will ever have an nba mix tape this good.

  • @oleskool61
    @oleskool61 Před 2 lety +30

    The greatest Point Guard to ever play the game... Thank you Magic for all the highlights and memories.

  • @rekososa3175
    @rekososa3175 Před 2 lety +1

    Great job!!

  • @4elements186
    @4elements186 Před 3 lety +166

    Magic Johnson was the Ronaldinho of basketball 😁

    • @rovan9174
      @rovan9174 Před 2 lety +10

      Exactlyyyyy always smiling having fun winning and making the game entertaining

    • @enriquetovar9629
      @enriquetovar9629 Před 2 lety +4

      Couldn’t have said it better

    • @Hash_Master
      @Hash_Master Před 2 lety +1

      melhor comparação possível

    • @CAJO008
      @CAJO008 Před 2 lety

      Sorry but Magic is till several steps ahead of Ronaldinho as good of a player as he was, Magic was aware of everything in front and behind him allwaus fiding the spot in the right time, in football this kind of awareness is unseen yet

    • @lewislyx2271
      @lewislyx2271 Před 2 lety

      @@CAJO008 heard of de bruyne? Bcz thats what he do

  • @callumbrowns
    @callumbrowns Před 4 lety +287

    These mix-tapes are awesome i hope they do more players from different era's like Jason Kidd!

    • @primetimebasketball7830
      @primetimebasketball7830 Před 4 lety +2

      Callum Brown I just started a NBA CZcams channel where I rank things it is a dream of mine to get just a few views and subscribers and I would appreciate it if some of you could check it out.

    • @callumbrowns
      @callumbrowns Před 4 lety

      @@primetimebasketball7830 brother I will do NBA has never been this popular has it 🙏

    • @revle9880
      @revle9880 Před 4 lety

      I wish that they could be able to do a jerry west mix-tape but there isn’t much footage of him

    • @jastinisip
      @jastinisip Před 4 lety +4

      Music please?

    • @lloydkline3265
      @lloydkline3265 Před 4 lety

      Jason kid maybe the best inch per inch point guard ever

  • @fishermanmitch1
    @fishermanmitch1 Před 2 lety +4

    My all time favorite! You know what made Magic and Bird great, Their ability to pass the ball. A true leader leads and is selfless.

  • @MarvFitBikesKicks
    @MarvFitBikesKicks Před 2 lety +9

    Never really looked into magic Johnson, just got curious after the HBO series. This guy was really amazing

  • @RojoSalas
    @RojoSalas Před 4 lety +23

    There will never be another befrienemy rivalry that Magic and Bird had in the NBA!! NBA's Godfathers!!

  • @jubfat
    @jubfat Před 4 lety +43

    Imagine how fun it would be to play with magic

  • @zareshawilliams1624
    @zareshawilliams1624 Před rokem +3

    He's like a Magician. Incredible!!

  • @jonalvy9126
    @jonalvy9126 Před 2 lety +2

    Love watching him run the break. So fluid.