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Magic Johnson after his return in 1996: "How was I? Scared and nervous. That's why I was in outer space. I was somewhere else"
In fact, that was evident for the top pick of the 1979 Draft when he made his return to NBA basketball in 1996 after a four-season absence. Lakers coach Del Harris called Magic's number ...
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Ranking the Top 5 Trades in Los Angeles Lakers History
In July 1996, Jerry West, the Lakers' general manager, made two moves that would make the Lakers a threat in the Western Conference for the next 20 years. It started on draft night, when the ...