Some of Magic’s Best with the Brand
Magic Johnson brought five championships to Los Angeles – and Showtime to the world. Perhaps the most exciting passer to ever play, Magic helped his franchise become appointment viewing in one of the most dominant decades in league history. In his initial eleven-year stint, Johnson made nine finals appearances.
But, with Magic, it was more than just the rings – it was the flair, the vision, the style, and, of course, the smile. Magic’s exploits on the court and his business ventures off of it have kept him in the American zeitgeist for the better part of half a century. His team was so famous it became the subject of an HBO prestige television show decades later. One of the most important names in basketball and The Hobby, he put on a show that still resonates today.
Magic Johnson Cards to Collect
1981/82 Topps Basketball #21 Magic Johnson
Player info
Led Michigan State to title in final college season (named most outstanding player in tournament)
Led Los Angeles to title in first pro season (named finals MVP)
Set info
• 198-card set broken up into national cards and then east, midwest, and west cards that were distributed regionally
• this card was one of 66 distributed nationally
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• covetable early magic card showing the star getting to the rim
• card back lists Magic as only third player in history to win college title and Pro Basketball title in back-to-back seasons
1980/81 Topps Basketball #34 Larry Bird/#139 Julius Erving/#174 Magic Johnson
Player info
• drafted first overall by Los Angeles in 1979 draft
• selected as all-star in rookie season
• named to all-rookie team
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• mini cards released on 88 perforated sheets featuring three cards each
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• a panel featuring rookies larry bird and Magic johnson, as well as legend Julius irving, has become an iconic piece of Topps basketball and hobby history
2008/09 Topps Chrome Basketball #171 Magic Johnson Gold Refractor /50
Player info
• five championships in los Angeles in nine-year span
• made nine finals in first eleven seasons
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• 220-card base set
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• expressive magic card in modern topps chrome refractor showing the guard looking to dish
2007/08 Topps Chrome Basketball #106 Magic Johnson Superfractor /1
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• 12-time nba all-star
•Two-time NBAa all-star game MVP (’90 and ”92)
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• 160-card base set
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• elegant chrome offering with majestic magic finger roll
2024 Topps Chrome U.S. Olympic #187 Magic Johnson Orange Refractor /25
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• helped dream team to 1992 olympic gold medal in barcelona
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• 200-card base set
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• Recent Magic chrome offering celebrating his role on the ’92 dream team that helped take basketball global
