Magic Johnson is among the best ten players in NBA history.
In addition, the Los Angeles Lakers legend is one of the most influential sports icons of all time.
Even 30 years after his playing career ended, Johnson still remains extremely relevant in the sports world.
Dwight Howard Makes Heartfelt Post For Los Angeles Lakers Legend
Recently, Basketball Hall of Famer Dwight Howard made a post for Johnson.
Howard wrote: “I have to thank this man right here for a lot ! I looked up to you Magic ! I didn’t have a tv growing up so the only thing I could watch to improve my game was your VHS tapes ! I started smiling on the court because of you ! I watched you dominate the game with a smile on your face and that’s when I knew that you could achieve greatness and have fun it with it at the same time.
“I still remember when you told me that I wasn’t going to make the NBA and I can’t lie at that time it hurt me but it drived me. I started training even harder, I started walking in the purpose God had for me and I started smiling even more because I knew I would make it ! Then when I made it I remember thinking 💭 look at that I proved “Tragic Johnson” wrong ! But now looking back it… I can see that you were just trying to motivate me. You knew how hard it was to make it to the NBA let alone leave the game as a great. You just didn’t want me to stop working or think that I had all the tools to make it and you were right I didn’t!
“But now look I’m grateful to be able to call myself a Hall of Famer just like you ! Thank you Magic 🙏🏾 Just wanted to share this story for any young people listening don’t take everything personal! Don’t try to prove others wrong try to prove yourself right ! & never stop working towards your dream because you are closer to reaching them than you think.”
Johnson (who was the first pick in the 1979 NBA Draft) spent all 13 seasons of his legendary career playing for the Lakers.
He led the franchise to five NBA Championships.
His career averages are 19.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 11.2 assists and 1.9 steals per contest while shooting 52.0% from the field in 906 games.
On the other side, Howard is one of the most dominant centers of all time.
He was the first pick in the 2004 NBA Draft out of high school.
The eight-time NBA All-Star played for the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Charlotte Hornets, Atlanta Hawks, Washington Wizards and Philadelphia 76ers over 18 seasons.
Howard also won a title with the Lakers as a role player (during the 2020 season).
He is most known for his time with the Magic when he led them to the 2009 NBA Finals.
