★ Magic Johnson had 42 points, 15 rebounds, and 7 assists while starting at center as a rookie in Game 6 of the 1980 NBA Finals, leading the Lakers to the championship in Kareem’s absence.
★ Magic Johnson had 42 points, 15 rebounds, and 7 assists while starting at center as a rookie in Game 6 of the 1980 NBA Finals, leading the Lakers to the championship in Kareem’s absence.
★ Dan Fouts, under Don Coryell’s “Air Coryell” offense, became the first quarterback to throw for over 4,000 yards in three consecutive seasons (1979–1981).
