★ 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.
★ In 1973-74, Nate “Tiny” Archibald led the league in both points and assists — still the only player to do that.
