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“Christmas Day was special because everybody is watching at home. That's what I loved about Christmas Day because it shined the spotlight on the Lakers, on our team, and we knew that all of the other leagues were at home and millions of people were watching. So it made it a special day to play on Christmas.”

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Magic Johnson, full name Earvin Johnson Jr., is a former American professional basketball player, born on August 14, 1959. He is renowned for his exceptional skills and leadership during his NBA career, having played for the Los Angeles Lakers. Johnson is known for his passing and scoring abilities and is considered one of the greatest players in NBA history. more

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