Jordan had taken Johnson's crown in real time the summer before. In that 1991 series, the Bulls' superstar averaged 31.2 points, 11.4 assists, and 6.6 rebounds per game.

Game 2 of the 1991 NBA Finals was the start of Pip's rise as a lockdown defender. And he showcased his skills against none other than ace point guard Magic Johnson .

Let’s break it down: 1988: Defeated Michael Jordan (1988 League MVP) Defeated Larry Bird (1987 League MVP) Took Magic Johnson’s Lakers to 7 games in the Finals on a sprained ankle and scored ...

But Johnson also issued a challenge to Doncic. “Luka, it’s great what you did in Dallas, but the difference is in Los Angeles we expect championships,” Johnson said. “And we expect our ...

Only one other time has each of the four conference finalists featured a guard as its best player — 1991, when Michael Jordan, Isiah Thomas, Magic Johnson and Clyde Drexler filled the field.

Magic Johnson Still Wants Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas to ‘Bury This Hatchet’ 'I would say this is that if they both sat down and just aired this thing out, both guys will be able to move ...

But Jordan himself did not appreciate this when a reporter once asked him if he had surpassed Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. No. I think, that’s something that I really can’t say can be ...

The popular opinion is Magic Johnson is the best point guard in NBA history. If not, they usually choose Isiah Thomas. ... losing to the Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls in 1997 and 1998.

NBA fans will be seeing plenty more of Michael Jordan this fall. The NBA legend, 62, is joining NBC’s coverage of the league as a special contributor, the network announced Monday during its ...

If there's a player who knows what that takes, it's Johnson, who guided the Lakers to five titles and nine NBA Finals appearances from 1980 to 1991. Three-Time All-NBA Star Announces Decision on ...

NBA icon Magic Johnson did not hold back in his assessment of JJ Redick's coaching in the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 1 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.. Not only did Johnson ...

The Chicago Bulls' 1991 NBA Finals win over the Los Angeles Lakers kicked off one of the greatest dynasties ever. One of the enduring images of the Bulls' epic win was an emotional Michael Jordan ...