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Magic Johnson Trivia Quiz

This test is to see how much you know about the great player, Magic Johnson. All Magic fans should do well on this quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by magicisgreat. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
magicisgreat

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
95,052

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
10 / 20

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1178

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Question 1 of 20

1. What draft pick was Magic in the 1979 Draft? Hint

1st

3rd

2nd

6th

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Question 2 of 20

2. When Magic won the M.V.P award in 1987, he was averaging a career high in points. What was his points average per game? Hint

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Question 3 of 20

3. Who is Magic Johnson's best friend in the NBA?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)

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Question 4 of 20

4. How many times did Magic Johnson lead the NBA in steals per game? Hint

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Question 5 of 20

5. Who did Magic and the Lakers lose to, in the 1983 NBA finals? Hint

Chicago

Detroit

Boston

Philadelphia

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Question 6 of 20

6. Magic has never been named to the All NBA Second Team.

True

False

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Question 7 of 20

7. Magic became the first rookie ever to do what in the NBA? Hint

Get a triple double.

Get a triple double against the celtics.

Get 40 points.

Be selected to start in an all star game.

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Question 8 of 20

8. In 1992, what player allowed Magic Johnson to start in his place for the NBA All Star game? Hint

Clyde Drexler

John Stockton

James Worthy

Tim Hardaway

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Question 9 of 20

9. Magic Johnson's Michigan State team, beat what team in the 1979 NCAA finals? Hint

USC

Indiana State

Duke

Oregon State

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Question 10 of 20

10. In 1996 when Magic came back to the NBA, what was his season high in points? Hint

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Question 11 of 20

11. Magic Johnson has never led the All Star ballots for an all star game?

True

False

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Question 12 of 20

12. In the famous Game 4 of the 1987 finals, Magic Johnson made a hook shot over what Celtic defender? Hint

Kevin McHale

Robert Parish

Larry Bird

Bill Walton

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Question 13 of 20

13. Magic Johnson led the NBA in free throw percentage in what year? Hint

1990

He never has.

1988

1985

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Question 14 of 20

14. In the 1988 Finals between Lakers and Pistons, Magic Johnson did not win the finals M.V.P. Who won it? Hint

Byron Scott

Kareem Abdul Jabur

James Worthy

Michael Cooper

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Question 15 of 20

15. Who is the father of Magic Johnson? Hint

William McCarty

William Johnson

Wayne Johnson

Earvin Johnson Sr.

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Question 16 of 20

16. When Magic came back to the NBA in 1996, how many assist did he have in his game back? Hint

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Question 17 of 20

17. What sports writer gave Magic Johnson his nickname? Hint

Jack Ramsey

John Wooden

Jack Stabley

Chick Hearn

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Question 18 of 20

18. How many times was Magic Johnson the leading scorer for the Lakers in a season? Hint

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Question 19 of 20

19. What team did Magic Johnson face in his NBA debut in 1979? Hint

Celtics

Clippers

Mavericks

Spurs

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Question 20 of 20

20. Magic was born in what year? Hint

1957

1961

1959

1963

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What draft pick was Magic in the 1979 Draft?

Answer: 1st

Magic Johnson was the first pick in the 1979 draft by the Lakers. Larry Bird was the 6th pick in the 1978 draft by the Celtics.

2. When Magic won the M.V.P award in 1987, he was averaging a career high in points. What was his points average per game?

Answer: 24

Magic Johnson was averaging a career high 24 points in that season on his was to winning his first MVP.

3. Who is Magic Johnson's best friend in the NBA?

Answer: Isiah Thomas

Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas were real close friend throughout there careers. The world would see them hug just prior to Laker-Piston game.

4. How many times did Magic Johnson lead the NBA in steals per game?

Answer: 2

Magic lead the league in steals in 1980 and 1981. He also repeated as the NBA finals MVP.

5. Who did Magic and the Lakers lose to, in the 1983 NBA finals?

Answer: Philadelphia

With injuries to Nixon, Worthy, and McAdoo, the 76ers swept the Lakers.

6. Magic has never been named to the All NBA Second Team.

Answer: False

Magic was named to the All NBA Second Team once in 1982.

7. Magic became the first rookie ever to do what in the NBA?

Answer: Be selected to start in an all star game.

He was the first rookie ever to be selected to start an All Star game in 1980. In his rookie year, Magic played center many times for the injured Jabbar.

8. In 1992, what player allowed Magic Johnson to start in his place for the NBA All Star game?

Answer: Tim Hardaway

Tim Hardaway allowed Magic Johnson to start the game. Magic Johnson won the All Star MVP and dedicated the award to Tim Hardaway.

9. Magic Johnson's Michigan State team, beat what team in the 1979 NCAA finals?

Answer: Indiana State

Magic's Michigan State beat Larry Bird's Indiana State.

10. In 1996 when Magic came back to the NBA, what was his season high in points?

Answer: 31

Magic Johnson scored his season high 31 points against the Atlanta Hawks. He came back after his HIV ordeal.

11. Magic Johnson has never led the All Star ballots for an all star game?

Answer: False

Magic Johnson led the All Star ballots in 1985 and 1986.

12. In the famous Game 4 of the 1987 finals, Magic Johnson made a hook shot over what Celtic defender?

Answer: Kevin McHale

Magic made the hook shot over Kevin McHale with 2 seconds left on the clock. The Lakers would win that game and the Finals in 6 games.

13. Magic Johnson led the NBA in free throw percentage in what year?

Answer: 1988

Magic lead the NBA in free throw percentage with 89%.

14. In the 1988 Finals between Lakers and Pistons, Magic Johnson did not win the finals M.V.P. Who won it?

Answer: James Worthy

James Worthy won the finals M.v.p when he got a triple double in game 7 to defeat the Pistons.

15. Who is the father of Magic Johnson?

Answer: Earvin Johnson Sr.

Magic Johnson got his name from his dad.

16. When Magic came back to the NBA in 1996, how many assist did he have in his game back?

Answer: 6

Magic had 15 points 6 assist and 5 rebounds in his first game back against the Detroit Pistons.

17. What sports writer gave Magic Johnson his nickname?

Answer: Jack Stabley

Jack Stabley gave Magic this name after he saw Magic play in a high school game, where Magic scored 46 points, 22 rebounds, and had 16 assists.

18. How many times was Magic Johnson the leading scorer for the Lakers in a season?

Answer: 2

Magic Johnson led the Lakers in scoring in 1987 and in 1989.

19. What team did Magic Johnson face in his NBA debut in 1979?

Answer: Clippers

Magic started in his debut against the Clippers. The Lakers won that game off Kareems buzzer beater.

20. Magic was born in what year?

Answer: 1959

Magic was born in 1959 in Lansing,Michigan.

Source: Author magicisgreat

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