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Michigan State's Earvin "Magic" Johnson is introduced to the Los Angeles media by Lakers executive Jerry West on May 16, 1979. The Lakers announced that they had reached an agreement with Johnson and he would become the first pick in the upcoming NBA draft. Johnson, a 6-foot-9 point guard, left Michigan State following his sophomore season, when he led the Spartans to the NCAA championship.

Magic and Jerry

( Associated Press )

Michigan State's Earvin "Magic" Johnson is introduced to the Los Angeles media by Lakers executive Jerry West on May 16, 1979. The Lakers announced that they had reached an agreement with Johnson and he would become the first pick in the upcoming NBA draft. Johnson, a 6-foot-9 point guard, left Michigan State following his sophomore season, when he led the Spartans to the NCAA championship.

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