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#3 Magic Johnson
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Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson will always be in the debate of the top five players to ever play the game. Largely known for his legendary rival and fellow Hall of Famer Larry Bird, Johnson played his entire 13-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. His #32 was retired by the Lakers in 1992.
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Magic was in a bit of a pickle when he entered the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers because his #33 (the number he wore in college) was already worn by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Magic then decided to pick the closest number he could find. Little did he know that his #32 would go on to become one of the most iconic jersey numbers of all time.
He even went on to use his number when he founded his record label called ‘Magic 32 records’. Many younger players often choose their jersey numbers while idolizing their favorite player and his number. Among many others, Blake Griffin often admits that he was a fan of Magic when he grew up and that’s the reason he chose #32. How’s that for legacy?
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