NBA

Why did Magic Johnson request trade from Lakers in 1981? Hall of Famer couldn't overcome differences with coach Paul Westhead

August 15, 2022
Posted by Jordan Greer
NBA, LOS ANGELES LAKERS

Long before Kevin Durant told Nets owner Joe Tsai to either trade him or fire general manager Sean Marks and coach Steve Nash, there was an infamous battle between Lakers star Magic Johnson and coach Paul Westhead.

Why did Magic Johnson request trade from Lakers in 1981? Hall of Famer couldn't overcome differences with coach Paul Westhead

August 15, 2022
Posted by Jordan Greer
NBA, LOS ANGELES LAKERS

Long before Kevin Durant told Nets owner Joe Tsai to either trade him or fire general manager Sean Marks and coach Steve Nash, there was an infamous battle between Lakers star Magic Johnson and coach Paul Westhead.

Warriors' Klay Thompson pays tribute to Kobe, Gianna Bryant after winning ESPY award: 'We think of Kobe and Gigi every day'

July 22, 2022
Posted by Jordan Greer
NBA, GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS

After suffering devastating ACL and Achilles injuries, Klay Thompson missed the entirety of the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons. He was stuck on the sidelines for 941 days before returning to the court on Jan.

Warriors' Klay Thompson pays tribute to Kobe, Gianna Bryant after winning ESPY award: 'We think of Kobe and Gigi every day'

July 22, 2022
Posted by Jordan Greer
NBA, GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS

After suffering devastating ACL and Achilles injuries, Klay Thompson missed the entirety of the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons. He was stuck on the sidelines for 941 days before returning to the court on Jan.

Warriors' Klay Thompson pays tribute to Kobe, Gianna Bryant after winning ESPY award: 'We think of Kobe and Gigi every day'

July 22, 2022
Posted by Jordan Greer
NBA, GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS

After suffering devastating ACL and Achilles injuries, Klay Thompson missed the entirety of the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons. He was stuck on the sidelines for 941 days before returning to the court on Jan.