Magic Johnson Memorabilia Buying Guide

By Sean O'Rourke

Earvin "Magic" Johnson is one of the greatest players in the history of basketball. Voted NBA Most Valuable Player three times, "Magic" revolutionized the game of basketball with his size, strength, quickness and decision-making. The 6'9” Los Angeles Lakers point guard went on to win five NBA Championships, and was named NBA Finals MVP three times. Johnson was selected first overall in the 1979 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. During his sophomore year at Michigan State, Johnson led his Spartans to the NCAA Championship game to play their rival, the Indiana State Sycamores (led by Larry Bird) in possibly the most-hyped college basketball game ever played. Johnson's Spartans defeated Bird's Sycamores 75-64 and Johnson was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four. Teamed with his personal idol Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Johnson would lead the Lakers to five NBA Championships during the 1980s. Magic Johnson quickened the pace of the entire sport during his tenure as Lakers point guard with flashy no-look passes and a never before seen vivid, up-tempo style of play, which became known was “Showtime.”  Johnson was named one of the NBA's 50 Greatest Players during the NBA's 50th Anniversary Season in 1997 and is without a doubt one of the most recognizable and influential sports figures in history.

Johnson's love of basketball on the court and his truly “Magic” personality off the court left a mark on everyone around him. In addition to his records, Johnson is also well-known for being the first openly HIV-positive player in the NBA.  Rarely does a player push and exceed the original boundaries of his or her sport in the way Johnson did during both his collegiate career and his Hall of Fame NBA career. Magic Johnson is a man who served in the evolution of basketball, making it a quicker, more fluid game than those who came before him. Johnson's legendary stature in American sports history has made him truly iconic and timeless. Players like Johnson come along once in a lifetime, don't pass up on the opportunity to add such value to your collection by passing up on Johnson. A Hall of Famer voted one of the NBA's all-time 50 Greatest Players' authentic memorabilia makes every collection a truly elite collection. If you're looking to make solid investments and additions to your collection, look no further.

• MAGIC JOHNSON AUTOGRAPHED PHOTOGRAPH: Relive one of the greatest sports rivalries the world has ever seen with this photograph hand-signed by both Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. Taken on the night of Larry Legend's #33 being retired by the Boston Celtics, Johnson surprised Bird by wearing a Boston Celtics t-shirt under his jacket. This great photograph captures that moment when two of basketball's greatest warriors shared a laugh after a rivalry that stretched all the way back to their NCAA Championship game in 1979. This is a great way to truly capture a decade of great NBA Basketball as the two faced each other in 3 NBA Finals match-ups during the 1980s. Make this great autographed photo a part of your collection today!

• SIGNED MAGIC JOHNSON FLOOR PIECE: This is a chance to own an absolutely brilliant piece of sports history. This is a piece of the hardwood floor from the original Los Angeles Forum in downtown Los Angeles, Ca., hand-signed by Hall of Famer Magic Johnson. Johnson is one of the greatest players the NBA has ever seen. During his career, Johnson participated in an incredible nine NBA Finals series, often squaring off with fierce rival and friend Larry Bird. Johnson made 12 appearances in the NBA's All-Star Game. In 2002, he was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame. Johnson inscribed "HOF 2002" on this piece, in reference to the induction in the Basketball Hall of Fame.

• MAGIC JOHNSON AUTOGRAPHED BASKETBALL: An absolute must-have for every NBA fan, this Spalding NBA basketball is hand-signed by the 12-time NBA All-Star Magic Johnson, a man who single-handedly pushed the creative boundaries of basketball. Johnson won a gold medal in the 1992 Olympics as a member of the “Dream Team,” sharing the USA roster with other all-time NBA greats such as Jordan, Bird, Malone and Stockton. Johnson's legacy on the game can never be diminished, if you're looking for a place to either start a solid basketball collection or are looking to make your current sports collection elite, make a rock-solid investment in this NBA Basketball hand-signed by Johnson himself.

• KAREEM ABDUL JABBAR AND MAGIC JOHNSON DUAL AUTOGRAPHED BASKETBALL: It's hard to fit more star power onto one collectible with this Spalding basketball hand-signed by five-time NBA Champion Earvin "Magic" Johnson and the NBA's all-time scoring leader, Kareem Abdul Jabbar. This basketball is the perfect centerpiece for any-sized collection, be it in your sports room or the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Ma.

• AUTOGRAPHED MAGIC JOHNSON JERSEY: Make a truly legendary addition to your collection today with this authentic NBA Los Angeles Lakers jersey hand-signed by one of the faces of American sports, NBA Hall of Fame point guard Earvin "Magic" Johnson. Johnson's on-the-court accomplishments includes five NBA Championships, three league MVP awards and 12 NBA All-Star Game appearances. Own this 'Magic' jersey signed by the man who revolutionized an entire sport through his style of play.

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