What number draft pick was Magic Johnson?

Magic Johnson was selected 1st overall by the Los Angeles Lakers.

Who did the Bulls draft in 79?

Back in June of 1979 Earvin "Magic" Johnson, a charismatic 6'9" point guard from Michigan State was the consensus top player in the 1979 NBA Draft.

How did the Lakers get the #1 pick in 1979?

The Lakers had acquired a first-round pick in the 1979 NBA draft from New Orleans when the Jazz signed Gail Goodrich as a free agent before the 1976-77 season. That pick turned out to be the No. 1 overall selection when the Jazz finished with the league's worst record in 1978-79.

Who owned the Lakers when Magic Johnson was drafted?

This article contains spoilers for Episode 1 and Episode 2 of “Winning Time.” HBO's “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” chronicles the Lakers' glorious and glitzy “Showtime” era, beginning in 1979 when Jerry Buss (John C. Reilly) bought the Lakers and added Magic Johnson (Quincy Isaiah) to the roster.

How did the Lakers get the number 1 pick in 82?

The Lakers ended up with the first overall pick in the 1982 NBA Draft as the result of a trade with Cleveland midway through the 1979-80 season, when the Lakers had sent Don Ford and a 1980 first-round pick (eventually Chad Kinch) to the Cavaliers for Butch Lee and their 1982 selection.

Who drafted ahead of Larry Bird?

The final player drafted ahead of Larry Bird, Purvis Short. He was drafted fifth overall by the Golden State Warriors and had a solid rookie year, averaging 10.6 points and 4.6 rebounds per contest.

When was Magic Johnson born?

Born on August 14, 1959, Earvin Johnson Jr. grew up in Lansing, Mich., with nine brothers and sisters.

Did Magic and Bird get drafted same year?

1979 NBA Draft

If Larry Bird being taken in 1978 was important, so too was the Los Angeles Lakers' selection of Magic Johnson in 1979.

How did Lakers get Magic Johnson pick?

Johnson was the Lakers first round choice (first overall) in the 1979 NBA Draft, becoming the club's first-ever overall number one selection. The Lakers acquired the pick as compensation from New Orleans when the Jazz signed free agent guard Gail Goodrich prior the 1976-77 campaign (won coin flip with Chicago).

How much did Jerry Buss pay for the Lakers?

The gamble worked out historically well for Buss. The $24 million he purchased for the Lakers and Kings would be $95.57 million in today's money.

Why didn t the Lakers pick Larry Bird?

The Los Angeles Lakers having the first pick in the 1979 NBA draft should've meant they had the freedom to draft any player. However, the reason the Lakers couldn't draft Larry Bird is that he was already a member of the Boston Celtics by this point.

Who drafted before Magic Johnson?

Magic Johnson was selected 1st overall by the Los Angeles Lakers. Bill Cartwright was selected 3rd overall by the New York Knicks. Sidney Moncrief was selected 5th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks.

What number draft pick was Charles Barkley?

Barkley played college basketball at Auburn from 1981-84. He was the No. 5 overall pick in the 1984 NBA Draft, and he played in the NBA from 1984-2000.

What number draft pick was Michael Jordan?

Often, people look at Michael Jordan and the career he's had, and assume he was drafted #1. However, Jordan was the third overall pick in the 1984 NBA Draft. The Houston Rockets selected Hakeem Olajuwon with the first overall pick. Sam Bowie joined the Portland Trailblazers with the second pick.

What did the Lakers get for Norm Nixon?

On Oct. 10, 1983, Nixon (along with Eddie Jordan and a second-round pick) were sent a couple of hours south to the San Diego Clippers in exchange for Swen Nater and the draft rights to rookie Byron Scott.