Magic Johnson’s sports empire began in L.A. Now it’s national
Earvin “Magic” Johnson, photographed at the Los Angeles Times in El Segundo on Dec. 7. In a moment of reflection last summer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson…
Showtime Lakers remember Jerry West, who assembled the elite team
For Kurt Rambis, it all started in the most unthinkable way. The first time he spoke with Jerry West, the NBA legend tried recruiting Rambis…
Lakers legend Jerry West’s legacy sadly includes estrangement
The sadness was compounded by the strangeness. The announcement of the death of the greatest Laker was made by the Clippers. “Jerry West, the personification…
‘Eye for talent unmatched’: Magic shares memories of Jerry West
When Magic Johnson heard the news that friend Jerry West had died early Wednesday morning, he began to reminisce about their first lunch together at…
Magic Johnson raves about Michael Cooper making it into Hall of Fame
Magic Johnson answered his cell on the first ring and in a nanosecond his excitement was at a fever pitch. “My boy made it! My…
Lakers great Michael Cooper elected to Basketball Hall of Fame
Michael Cooper, the defensive backbone of one of the most dominant teams in NBA history, has been elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of…
Hydeia Broadbent, HIV/AIDS activist who bonded with Magic Johnson, dies
Hydeia Broadbent started speaking publicly about her experiences as someone with HIV/AIDS when she was a young child. “I want people to know that we’re…
Commanders hire ex-Warriors general manager Bob Myers as adviser
Josh Harris and his investment partners coughed up $6.05 billion to purchase the Washington Commanders last summer. The purchase price was a record for a…
Magic Johnson is fourth athlete to become billionaire, Forbes says
Magic Johnson became a superstar through basketball, winning a national championship with Michigan State in 1979 and five NBA titles with the Showtime-era Lakers. But…