kick clips on Instagram: "⭐ Magic Johnson — Rookie Finals Game 6, 1980 NBA Finals May 16, 1980 — Los Angeles Lakers vs Philadelphia 76ers Larry Bird’s Celtics weren’t in this series, but the pressure was immense. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar injured in Game 5. Lakers facing elimination. Magic Johnson, a rookie, starts at center — a position he’s never played professionally. Every possession: he commands the floor, runs the fast break, orchestrates offense, scores at the rim, hits jumpers, and distributes

April 11, 1980: Rookie Magic Johnson dribbles through Gar Heard's legs as he drives in for a layup.Magic had 12 PTS/13 REB/5 STL in the Lakers’ 108-105 victory over the Phoenix Suns in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals. Los Angeles took a 3-0 series lead with the win.