Magic Johnson

Good playmakers see the future before it happens, iconic ones see it all in slow motion. Outnumbered in transition after sprinting for a long rebound, Los Angeles Lakers point guard Magic Johnson coordinates a two-man attack flanked by Phoenix Suns defenders. Eager to drop a dime to the teammate pushing the pace on his right, Johnson neutralizes three checks by advancing the ball himself, wraps the ball around his body from his strong side then scoops it under-handed with his left just in time for an emphatic poster. Johnson finished the March 19, 1985 battle with 24 points, six rebounds and 10 assists.

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