1980 NBA Finals, Los Angeles Lakers vs Philadelphia 76ers - Game 6 (Up Steps Rookie Magic Johnson!)

A classic not in just the history of the Los Angeles Lakers, but in NBA Finals history. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar falls to injury in game 5 of the 1980 NBA Finals with the Lakers leading the series 3-2. After a back-and-forth contest, up steps rookie Magic Johnson (42 points, 15 rebounds, 7 assists), playing virtually every position, to secure the championship for the purple and gold. Winning the Finals MVP Award in the process. Follow Lakers UK on Twitter:   / lalakersuk   Follow Lakers UK on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lalakersuk/... Check out Lakers UK's website: www.lakersuk.com DISCLAIMER - All clips property of their respective owners. No copyright infringement is intended, all videos are edited to follow the "Free Use" guideline of YouTube.