Most people remember the 1980 Finals for Magic Johnson stepping in for an injured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in Game 6 to clinch the series. Check out the game that Kareem hurt his ankle, but returned to ...

20-year old rookie Magic Johnson starts at center in place of an injured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and delivers 42 points as the Lakers win the 1980 title.

Some of the most unforgettable moments in basketball history have happened during the NBA Finals, showing legendary performances.

When the Los Angeles Lakers found themselves without their cornerstone, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, in the decisive game of the 1980 NBA Finals, it spelled doom. At just 20 years old, Earvin Magic ...