Magic Johnson Trivia Questions

This is actually true—he did win as a rookie. The false part? The myth claims he was Finals MVP that year, which he was, so this statement is tricky but correct.

He was actually the 1st pick, but that’s true—this is a trick. The false part? He was drafted by the Lakers, but the trade with Utah is often misremembered.

He retired initially due to HIV, but returned for the 1992 All-Star Game and briefly coached, then played again in 1996, so it wasn't a one-time, final exit.

The Lakers won all three Finals (1980, 1982, 1988) where they held home-court, though they lost in 1984 and 1989 without it.

He played all 82 games in the 1983-84 and 1988-89 seasons, disproving this myth about his durability.

In Game 6 of the 1980 Finals, the rookie center filled in for an injured Kareem, posting 42 points, 15 rebounds, and 7 assists.

He achieved this rare double in 1990, joining an exclusive club that later included Michael Jordan and Shaquille O'Neal.

In the 1980-81 season, he averaged 2.7 steals and 10.5 assists, a feat only matched by a few guards in history.