Magic Johnson famously played all five positions in Game 6 of the 1980 NBA Finals, stepping in at center for the injured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He not only held his own—he dominated, putting up 42 ...
In what came to be the defining game of his decorated career, 20-year old rookie Magic Johnson starts at center in place of an injured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and delivers 42 points as the Lakers win the ...