The inspiration behind Hudson's character and a writer for the Netflix comedy talk to TIME about drawing from history for the series.

The blowout home loss to the Bulls left a bad taste in the mouth of some fans, chief among them being former Lakers point guard and president of basketball operations Magic Johnson. The 65-year ...

He was also part-owner of the Lakers for many years. Johnson is also part of the investors who bought the LA Dodgers in 2012 and the LA Sparks in 2014. Magic Johnson won his championships with the ...

In addition, Anthony Davis was given a tribute video. After the big win, Lakers legend (and Basketball Hall of Famer) Magic Johnson sent out a post (via X). There were over 1,000 likes and 50,000 ...

The Los Angeles Lakers have produced numerous basketball legends who have successfully transitioned their on-court fame into substantial financial empires. From Magic Johnson to LeBron James ...

Magic Johnson believes that the NBA would benefit from a more competitive environment where rivals don't shake hands after ...

He immediately joined the history books next to Magic Johnson, which is no easy task. Bronny became the youngest Lakers rookie since Johnson to record at least 17 points and 5 assists while also ...

The chilling injury suffered by USC Trojans star JuJu Watkins prompted NBA legend Magic Johnson to share some words of ...

Magic Johnson criticized the Los Angeles Lakers after their 146-115 loss to the Chicago Bulls, questioning their defensive effort, especially with the playoffs nearing. LeBron James’ return ...

Magic Johnson was the main act of the Los Angeles Lakers dynasty known as 'Showtime.' As the second-winningest franchise in NBA history with 17 Championships, Los Angeles boasts a star-studded ...