Magic Johnson

February 27, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors We can’t think of any event in the history of the NBA that shocked fans, players, and executives like Earvin “Magic” Johnson’s announcement that he had contracted HIV. The events that surrounded the announcement, his retirement/s, his comebacks, the final all-star performance, his work with the Lakers and [...]

February 22, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors We’re not exactly sure when Magic became the male version of Oprah Winfrey, but it’s apparent that is the case. Since retiring from the NBA, Magic has been the consummate businessman. But even this seems like alot for him. Wow, a TV network? Following in the footsteps of [...]

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October 24, 2011 – Allen Moll University of Washington coach Lorenzo Romar has had the pleasure of playing with as well as coaching numerous high caliber players during his pro and collegiate career. As an NBA player, Romar played in the same backcourt alongside Isaiah Thomas, Tiny Archibald, and Bernard King. As a coach, he [...]

October 24, 2011 – R.S. De France In the middle of a 100+ day lockout, the NBA seems to be reinventing ways to become irrelevant. But, in the midst of this frustrating lockout, issues like ESPN ranking Kobe Bryant as the 7th best player in the league and Hall of Fame Los Angeles Lakers’ point [...]

Magic Johnson fires unprompted shots at LeBron James... [...]

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September 23, 2011 – R.S. De France When one thinks of the greatest professional sports teams ever assembled in all of sports, which squads come to mind? The 1927 New York Yankees, 1960’s Boston Celtics (11 Championships), 1972 Miami Dolphins (14-0), 1975-1976 Cincinnati Reds, 1980’s Los Angeles Lakers, 1980’s Edmonton Oilers, 1980’s Boston Celtics, 1984 [...]

August 22, 2011 – Allen Moll The writers on staff here at the TheHoopDoctors.com don’t really focus that much on the newest video game releases. But when we do, it’s usual because a software company is bringing back an old classic or the newest title has drastically improved game-play or includes some tremendously interesting characters. [...]