1979-80 Magic . Rick Barry was not a particularly popular player around the NBA. Rookie Magic Johnson contributed 16 points, 10 assists and 11 rebounds. The final controversy in Winning Time episode 10 delivers another rather surprising true story. And a rookie Magic pretty much played all 5 positions and won the ring. Johnson, a rookie, became the third player to win an NCAA title and NBA title in back-to-back years. Along with Jamaal Wilkes' 37 points and 10 rebounds, Michael Cooper chipped in 16. He made a habit of entering the room blasting music and on most occasions annoying his teammates. Erving, continues weaving truth with dramatic license. Happiness. Over the years, there has been a lot of controversy surrounding the 1980 Final MVP award. Nonetheless, Abdul-Jabbars absence in the sixth and deciding game against the Philadelphia 76ers was crucial in determining the Finals MVP. Granted, Derrick Rose has not actually won the award yet, but the general consensus around the league appears to be that you're more likely to see the Mayor of Cleveland declare "LeBron James day" in the city than for Rose not to win the award. Magic Johnson then asserted himself by scoring six points and added an assist as Los Angeles moved up by eight at the end of the third. According to The Washington Post (opens in new tab), when the Laker great was a rookie, he would indeed walk around blasting music. "It was amazing, just amazing", said Erving, who led Philly with 27 points. Series clinching game: Magic 42/15/7/3/1, Kareem not even in the state of Pennsylvania. The Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Eastern Conference champion Philadelphia 76ers 4 games to 2. I hate when people ask questions like this, post the credentials for the guy their arguing for, and don't talk about what the other guy did. Now an ardent fan, Arjun supports Stephen Curry and the Warriors but also enjoys watching Giannis Antetokounmpo own the paint. In the end, the Lakers triumph, and Magic is awarded the Finals MVP. When I did the first MVP poll of the season on Jan. 1, Steph Curry was the obvious . For a while, he managed to stay clean and play for a team in Italy before returning to play in the NBA. In the finals, the talismanic captain of the LA Lakers scored 167 points at an average of 33.4 points per game. "Winning Time" features Spencer Haywood (Wood Harris) plottingto kill the Lakers after the teamvoted to kick out the troubled forwardbecause of his cocaine use. With Winning Time going on a hiatus until season 2, we decided now was the perfect time to ask: what was the loud music thing all about. Thus, stats made it evident that Abdul-Jabbar was the Lakers key player. Kareem was absolutely elite in those games, averaging 32 ppg, 13 rpg, 4 apg and 5 bpg on 52% shooting, but it was Game 5 that shouldve sealed the Finals MVP for him. Jordan led the Bulls to an incredible 69-13 season (tied for second best of all-time) despite losing starting center Luc Longley and sixth man of the year Toni Kukoc for around 25 games apiece due to injuries. Norm Nixon had 23 points and Jamaal Wilkes finished with 20 while the Lakers did an excellent job double-teaming Julius Erving. Johnson won three MVPs from 1987 to 1990 but was unable to win all three in consecutive seasons. The 2015 award, however, has become slightly more controversial with time. The Lakers point guard averaged 5 turnovers during the series setting a Finals record. Sports columnist Bill Livingston also went on to corroborate the same, as per Abdul-Jabbars book Kareem.. "Everybody talked about my 42 points, but it was also his 37-point effort. Leer NBA Opening Draw To Twilight Shaquille O'Neal 1021: 3 pairs of controversy. Abdul-Jabbar was listed as out of Game 6, although 76ers coach Billy Cunningham was quoted as saying "I won't believe he's not playing until their plane lands and he's not on it." Johnson had no problem and was up to the challenge, although he would lose the famous opening tip to Caldwell Jones. Many consider this victory as the birth of Showtime. He had 38 in Game 2, though the Sixers stole a road win. Back in 2015, Iguodala won the Finals MVP award after the Warriors defeated LeBron James and the Cavaliers, a result that still sparks debates among fans and media members to this day. The final buzzer has sounded on HBO's "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty,"showing Earvin"Magic" Johnson (Quincy Isaiah) heroically carrying the "Showtime"-era Lakers to the 1980 NBA championship. The episode showed what happened at the end of the 1979-80 season. Western Conference Finals MVP. For those interested in the Jeanie Buss drama, that is almost entirely a series-created fiction. It also benefited Johnson that he added a new weapon to his arsenal this season (3-point shooting), which the voters appreciated. J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award. An injury in the fifth game sidelines Abdul-Jabbar, setting up Magic Johnson to take his captains position and the center stage. "Jamaal Wilkes had an unbelievable game", said Johnson in 2011. In 1979, Jeanie was only 17 years old, although two years later in 1981 her dad did appoint her the general manager of a tennis franchise, the Los Angeles Strings. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Magic got the rebound to seemingly seal the win, but the Lakers tried to force the fast-break and ended up turning the ball over, out-of-bounds. It was one of then-owner Jack Kent Cooke's final acts before selling the team to Jerry Buss during that summer. Thank you for signing up to Whattowatch. 21.5 to 33.5 ppg is a huge gulf, but Magic also had 11 apg and was 5% more efficient by TS. Temporary bans may be handed out to users who post memes and other low-effort or off-topic comments in this thread. The Sixers went on to even the series with a 105102 win. But they say that he led his team to the East's top seed despite injuries to two "All-Star Caliber" bigs, while the Heat wound up only the second seed, and Howard's Magic were fourth. Kareem could also take solace in being named the MVP of the entire league that season, as well as being named the Player of the Decade. Can he be the most valuable player if his team has more talent and experience than the team of another MVP contender? Press J to jump to the feed. In reality, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played the first five of the six games of the 1980 NBA Finals series. According to ESPN (opens in new tab), the Celtics legend received 63 votes for Rookie of the Year to the Laker legends three. Coach Trailed by a 'What if?' Surprised, he says, because he was certain LeBron. Winning Timewas recently picked up for a second season on HBO. But the truth is stranger than fiction. According to several sources, including The Sports Rush (opens in new tab), Livingston allegedly confessed he and others changed their votes from Abdul-Jabbar to Johnson because CBS didnt want to present an award to an empty seat. Abdul-Jabbar and Johnson of the 1980 winning team Lakers. However, the Sixers turned the ball right back over by stepping out of bounds on a desperation 3-point attempt. The Eagles lost Super Bowl XV to the Oakland Raiders in January 1981. But Kobe Bryant was just sensational this season, posting 35.4 ppg (first in the league), 5.3 rpg, and 4.5 apg. J." Johnson, a rookie, became the third playerto win an NCAA title and NBA title in back-to-back years. In what was his rookie year. Over the years, there has been a lot of controversy surrounding the 1980 Final MVP award. [2] He managed to come back in the game in the fourth quarter to lead the Lakers to victory and a 32 lead in the best-of-seven series. [1] In the finals, the talismanic captain of the LA Lakers scored 167 points at an average of 33.4 points per game. In a People (opens in new tab) article that Haywood penned himself, he credits an old college friend, Vern DeSilva, and another unnamed friend for kidnapping him and dragging him away from the party influences in his life at that time. To date, this was the final time that a regular-season had ended during the month of March. T-6. Fans caught up on HBOsWinning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynastysaw the first seasons finale last night. While Magic dazzled in his rookie season, Kareem would enjoy an MVP campaign in the Lakers' 6022 regular season. When it comes to the GOAT debate, the TSR author feels LeBron James is yet to receive a lot of his due but cannot deny marveling at Michael Jordans resume. That's better than every other NBA team's HOME winning percentage. After the end of game 5, Kareems averages for the Finals looked like this: In contrast, Magics numbers, while still very impressive especially for a rookie, didnt exactly stand out compared to Kareem (17 ppg, 10 rpg, 9 apg, 2.6 spg on 56% shooting through the first 5 games). During the 1979-1980 NBA season, Bird averaged 21.3 points, 10.4 rebounds and 4.5 assists a game. Its unclear, however, if Magic actually knew that, or if Kareem was actually waiting for the phone call. Kerr asserted that voters are less inclined to vote for the same player three years in a row and may choose to "spread the wealth" of the award around instead of rewarding a player for a third time. The Lakers would defeat the 76ers in six games, with Magic Johnson being crowned Finals MVP. Check out the links below.NBA League Pass: The most live games plus NBA TV. Thats it. Johnson becamethe first and only rookie to win the NBA Finals MVP award. 3. Even tho Magic still had 19/5/14 on 67-88%, 76% TS of his own in G7. Magic delivered an iconic masterpiece, probably the greatest game of his career with 42 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists (teammate Jamaal Wilkes shouldnt go unmentioned here too, putting up 37 points and 10 rebounds). Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe Kareem got injured so a rookie Magic stepped in to play Center and dominated. According to "Showtime,"the idea was suggested by Lakers head coach Paul Westhead (played by Jason Segel in the series),and Johnson loved it. Based on Livingstons story, Kareem initially had the votes to win, but Johnson took home the prize. The scene is a fictionalized account of the debate surrounding Johnson's finals MVP win. Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone Try Again with Netflix's 'God's Favorite Idiot'. Bird apparently received 63 of the 66 votes. Julius Erving led a short comeback in the second, but a 90 run by the Lakers extended their lead to 14 at the half. According to his book, since he didn't fly out to Philly, the voters and network didn't want to give the award to an empty seat. The Lakers earned the top pick of the 1979 NBA draft (traded as compensation by the New Orleans Jazz after signing Gail Goodrich in 1976) and selected Magic Johnson from Michigan State. Johnson would go on to win two more NBA Finals MVP awards before his professional career was over. Basketball isnt just a sport for this 26-year-old, who hails from Mumbai. Heres how it works. T: 02743.899.588 - 0985.173.317 Ms Hng - 0908.131.884 Mr Quyn In the Eastern Conference Finals, the 76ers faced NBA Rookie of the Year Award winner Larry Bird and the 61win Celtics, and owing to the core's three consecutive playoff appearances, the more experienced 76ers were favored to win the series. She performed that job while attending U.S.C. That equates to a valuable player in my book. Johnson was without Jabbar, but he still had James Worthy, A.C. Green, Byron Scott and a young Vlade Divac. The Lakers countered by collapsing more in the paint and rallied for a 6060 tie at the half. [18] (This is often cited as an example of TV's lack of interest in the NBA in the "pre-Magic and Bird" era.). The statistics give Kareem a massive lead as far as facts are concerned. Magic Johnson's performance in Game 6 and the series earned him the 1980 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP). McAdoo led the league in scoring this season with 34.5 ppg and that played a large role in his win, but his scoring was only slightly higher than Berry's 30.6 ppg. But at least in 2001 the Spurs were the conferences top seed. LeBron James was so good for the Cleveland Cavaliers that he scored four of the 11 votes for Finals MVP. NBA World Reacts To The Controversial MVP Selection. Please check your email for a confirmation. Hollyoaks spoilers: Diane Hutchinson makes a SHOCKING confession. He literally and symbolically takes Abdul-Jabbar's vacant plane seat. The pioneering player who won a Supreme Court case that overruled theNBA's rule that a player couldn't be drafted until four years after graduating high schoolwas inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famein 2015. Meanwhile, McAdoo was fairly well liked across the NBA. Proving the prognosticators right, Philadelphia won in five games, preventing the first CelticsLakers final since 1969. However, that wasn't enough to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to the championship. Should Have Been: LeBron James or Dwight Howard. Can you put any other center in the league on the Magic and have a No. The NBA world doesn't think voters got the MVP selection right. Also, and this is weird: Jeanie Buss who does run the LA Lakers now, having inherited her fathers team and legacy in 2013 is 60 and dating Jay Mohr of SNL fame. Wilkes had a career-high 37 points and added 10 rebounds. "In the heat of anger and the daze of coke" Haywood said hephoned a Detroit gangster friend and devised a plan to tamper with the brakes on Westhead's car. Kidd's numbers were also special that year, as he averaged 14.7 ppg, 9.9 apg and 7.3 rpg. Then, Jones popped in a jumper with seven seconds left, and that was enough for a 107104 Philly win that tied the series at a game apiece. NBA Opening Draw To Twilight Shaquille O'Neal Vol 2 Chapter 1021: 3 pairs of controversy . Jerry West - Getty Images. 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Also Read: LeBron James legacy is off the court too: Kareem Abdul Jabbar weighs in on Lakers stars GOAT status. His Spurs began the season a disappointing 6-8, but since their rough start he led them to a 31-5 record afterward and established himself as the leader of the Spurs, despite David Robinson's presence. Terrell is a huge fan of great storytelling when it comes to television and film. Johnson had no say in the matter. Back at the Forum, the Lakers held a two-point lead late in the third quarter when Kareem Abdul-Jabbar stepped on Lionel Hollins' foot as he was running upcourt after a Laker basket and twisted his ankle. Hollyoaks spoilers: REUNITED! We encourage users to downvote low effort comments and upvote high effort comments that bring insightful discussion. Westhead said in "Showtime" that Haywood visited him during his drug recovery "to ask for my forgiveness" for the plot. Did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar or Magic Johnson win the 1980 NBA Finals MVP? 42 points, 15 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals. Meanwhile, Birds Celtics were defeated by Julius Ervings 76ers in the Eastern Conference Finals. However, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was the Lakers best player in the regular season where he won MVP (25 ppg, 11 rpg, 4.5 apg, 3.4 bpg on 60% shooting), the playoffs (32 ppg, 12 rpg, 3 apg, 4 bpg on 57% shooting), and also the NBA finals against Julius Ervings Philadelphia 76ers. In the most recent vintage of the pitcher vs. hitter debate, Martinez went 23-4 . Tim Duncan led his Spurs to the best record in the West (by virtue of a tie-breaker with the Utah Jazz) and Duncan performed brilliantly, posting 21.7 ppg and 11.4 rpg. The Sixers, however, had Julius Erving who scored 11 of the Sixers last 13 points to complete an 8-point comeback, and tie the game at 103103 with only 43 seconds remaining. A year-by-year list of the Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP Award winners: YEAR PLAYER TEAM. Cuz he didnt play in game 6 on the road in their biggest game of the season due to injury. Please refresh the page and try again. The Lakers and the Celtics didnt face each other in the NBA Finals until 1984-85 (a Lakers win), again in 1985-86 (the Celtics won) and again the following year, which saw the Lakers win (The Lakers were the more dominant team in the 80s, winning 5 Championships to three by the Celtics). Rap in the 90s was apparently not his go-to genre. Check out this database of MVPs, Defensive Players of the Year, Rookies of the Year, and more all on ESPN.com's NBA Awards page. Therefore, Magic had monumental shoes to fill. Their conversationcertainlybrings to minda few times in NBA history that the winner of the MVP award drew complaints rather than applause from some not directly connected to the committee. For U.S. employees, your username (up to 15 characters) can be any customer identifier you've chosen or your Social Security number (SSN). 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