Magic Johnsson

Question 1

What was Magic Johnson's real first name?

Accepted Answer

Earvin

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Edwin

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Eugene

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Ernest

Question 2

Which team did Magic Johnson famously help defeat in the 1980 NBA Finals as a rookie, playing center in the clinching game?

Accepted Answer

Philadelphia 76ers

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Boston Celtics

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Detroit Pistons

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Chicago Bulls

Question 3

What unique achievement did Magic Johnson accomplish in the 1992 NBA All-Star Game?

Accepted Answer

Won MVP after retiring due to HIV

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Scored 50 points in his final game

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Played all five positions simultaneously

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Hit a half-court shot at the buzzer

Question 4

What position did Magic Johnson primarily play during his NBA career?

Accepted Answer

Point guard

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Shooting guard

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Small forward

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Power forward

Question 5

How many NBA championships did Magic Johnson win with the Lakers?

Accepted Answer

5

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3

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4

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6

Question 6

What college did Magic Johnson attend before entering the NBA?

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Michigan State University

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University of Michigan

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UCLA

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Duke University

Question 7

Which rival player was Magic Johnson most famously paired with throughout the 1980s?

Accepted Answer

Larry Bird

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Michael Jordan

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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Dr. J (Julius Erving)

Question 8

What major announcement did Magic Johnson make in November 1991?

Accepted Answer

His retirement due to HIV diagnosis

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His trade to the Boston Celtics

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His decision to become a coach

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His plan to buy the Lakers

Question 9

In which Olympic Games did Magic Johnson win a gold medal as part of the 'Dream Team'?

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1992 Barcelona Olympics

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1988 Seoul Olympics

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1996 Atlanta Olympics

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2000 Sydney Olympics

Question 10

What unique triple-double average did Magic Johnson achieve during the 1981-82 NBA season?

Accepted Answer

He nearly averaged a triple-double for the season

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He recorded 50 triple-doubles in one season

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He had triple-doubles in every playoff game

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He achieved a quadruple-double five times