How Many NBA Titles Did Magic Johnson Win?
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Magic Johnson won five NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers, and is considered one of the greatest players in NBA history.
Magic Johnson’s NBA Career
Earvin “Magic” Johnson was an American professional basketball player who played point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 13 seasons. He won several awards, including the NBA MVP Award, and is considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Magic Johnson won 5 NBA titles during his career with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Drafted by the Lakers in 1979
In his rookie season, Johnson started at point guard and helped lead the Lakers to an NBA Championship, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers in the Finals. He was named the NBA Finals MVP, making him the first rookie to receive such an honor.
Won Rookie of the Year
In his first season, Johnson averaged 18.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 7.7 assists per game, and was named the NBA Rookie of the Year.[13] He became the Lakers starting point guard late in the season, and helped lead them to the NBA Finals—where they lost in six games to the Philadelphia 76ers.[14][15] He averaged a triple double in the series with 21.5 points, 13.0 rebounds, and 12.5 assists,[16] and set an NBA Finals record for most assists in a single game with 21.[17][18]
Helped the Lakers win the NBA Finals in 1980
In his rookie season, Johnson helped the Lakers win the NBA Finals in 1980. He was named the Finals MVP, becoming the first rookie ever to receive the honor. Johnson continued to play an important role on the Lakers team, helping them win NBA championships in 1982, 1985, 1987, and 1988. He was named the Finals MVP each time.
