Magic Johnson on teaching Kareem to let loose and not be so uptight | Ep. 57 | CLUB SHAY SHAY
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ต.ค. 2022
- Magic Johnson recalls the moment during his rookie season he and fellow Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar friendship evolved after Kareem sinked a game-winning skyhook vs. the Los Angeles Clippers in Magic’s first game which led to Kareem losing up.
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Magic Johnson on teaching Kareem to let loose and not be so uptight | Ep. 57 | CLUB SHAY SHAY
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Are Magic & Kareem the best Guard-Big Man duo of all-time?
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Yea they are by a comfortable margin
They are by 2 reasons. They squeezed every ounce of juice left they could as teammates and they won more than any other duo
nothing comes close.
Stockton Malone.
They are the best NBA Duo of all time. Period.
People forget how good of a storyteller he is, love listening to him.
Magic's smile has always been contagious, he literally controls any room he's in...
He’s so real and clear in his communication style.
I don't think anyone forgets, some just don't know
I don't think anyone forgets, some just don't know
If the mind is right the mind never forgets.
Magic helped Kareem rediscover the love the game. Before Magic, he was amazing, but he seemed sort of burdened by his role of having to carry the league. After Magic shows up he seemed to enjoy the game again and I think it reminded him of more innocent times back when he was at UCLA. The first step was that role in Airplane where it seemed like he was trying to remake his image somewhat. Magic finished off what Airplane started and helped Kareem to enjoy the game again. He started to look for the high fives and love from Magic. People talk a lot about the level of talent Magic had with the Lakers, but Magic was the best thing that happened to Kareem at that stage of his career.
To me the only thing that I have to knock Kareem below Jordan is the fact that he had 1 championship the first half of his career(granted the lakers had to trade most of their team to get him) but he needed some magic (literally and figuratively) to come in and turn that team into a dynasty through his energy, charisma and leadership and so Kareem was not the leader and driving force of his last 3 championships where as Jordan was the leader, best player and driving force of all 6 bulls championships, but Kareem was still unbelievable.
@@ULuvBobs_92While I agree, you could say the same about Jordan and Pippen (except the driving part). No matter how great a player is, they need great team mates to win championships also.
@@perman07 and I agree that people who use the 6-0 in the finals argument for Jordan are shortsighted because it’s a team game. Any statistical analysis will tell you Wilt Chamberlain was better than Bill Rusell but Bill Russell won because he had 7/8 Hall of Famers on his team. So the fact that it is a team game does get lost in translation when people talk about who are the greatest players of all time.
Nobody brought excitement to the game like Magic Johnson. He was in a different time zone running the point 💪
Pistol pete
@@jasonmurdoc9533 yes Marovich was the architect of his era
You never heard of wilt Chamberlain , you’re a loser.
Fun & About Business on the Court###🎉🎉
Real Ballin..
70s, 80s, 90s
Just Blessed I had a chance to Witness That**
Plus my Step*Dad was a Coach....Lakers Fanatic
and still no one can replicate these legends and other legends
This is one of the reasons why Magic is the best TEAMMATE of all time. He made his whole squad better, not by beating them down like Jordan did, but by hyping them up. Not to mention his ability to make anybody on the team score like crazy. If you want a team to shine, not just one player, pick Magic at the one.
When Magic tells a story, you better listen because he gets you interested from start to finish
Kareem was an emotionally wounded person, and Magic gaining big bro’s trust and being his friend allowed him to have fun again. Thank goodness for Magic.
He brought fun and enjoyment to everybody he was around he won over Kareem with his enthusiasm and love for life
Magic is the ultimate hype man. He can make anything sound epic when he tells the story
Story never gets old. Top 3 duo of all time in my opinion.
*in everyone’s opinion*
@@spaceghost4628 nothing is objective in basketball debates champ
@@pokerani99 The words objective, objectivity and objectively are no where in my comment
@@windowpayne Not...that is true.
It’s not an opinion if it’s fact.
Smartest athlete he's ever met in his life is saying more than people can ever imagine!! 💯
This interview should win an Emmy.
Yo Shannon, this is the freest I've ever seen Magic during an interview. And you know he's always Magic in front of the camera. So that says it all.
Magic is always like this have you seen his documentary
@@deesee2051 it was really good...especially the early years b4 the NBA
Dude Magic looked more relaxed on prime time Letterman than here I guess you never really watching him talk.
Moral of the story is; Kareem ain't high fiving no bums.
hes lo-fiving them all from his tower😎
Kareem coming up to magic: 😃✋
I swear I can listen to Magic talk all day 😂💯
Magic Johnson extended Kareem's career by at least an additional 5 to 6 years. Magic is a key part of the reason that Kareem got that all time points record (for now!) And a part of the reason that Kareem became the oldest Finals MVP in history. They are the greatest NBA duo in history and both are legit GOAT status.
Magic got three NBA MVP awards while playing along side Kareem, as Kareem was on the down side of his illustrious career. People need to cut it out-talking about Magic can't be considered the goat because he played along side Kareem. Stop it!🤣🙄🤦♂️🤣🤣
We will never see another NBA team with two players considered to be legit GOAT ever again.
Facts 💯
FACTZ AND WELL SAID!!
@@moeeshangpate6320
And let me put the nail in the coffin to start my day. Yes, The Shaq and Kobe Lakers did three peat but none of those teams they beat in the finals were ever considered historically great teams, who won NBA championships, with multiple hall of famers on them. The Magic and Kareem led Lakers lost to the Celtics, Pistons and Bulls; three teams who were historically great teams, each with at least three hall of famers on them. In 1990 the Pistons were the first team to repeat in 20 years. Don't let me leave out how good those early 1980's Philadelphia 76ers were with Maurice Cheeks, Moses Malone and Dr. J...
When you think about the teams those Lakers had to beat in the 1980's to become champions, when you think about Magic winning The Finals MVP as a rookie, against the greatest Philadelphia 76er team ever ensembled (So far!), When you think about how Magic had to come in to the League, stand up to Kareem, win Kareem over and change the culture of the Lakers, when you factor in all these things, it's hard not to call Magic the GOAT in every aspect of the word. And without a doubt, Magic and Kareem are the greatest tandem in NBA history.
The Michael Jordan led bulls won six championships and only beat a historically great team or a team that won a championship or multiple championships in the Finals, once. (Which was Magic and the Lakers themselves.)
Magic led Laker teams that did it multiple times. People need to think about that when they compare Mike to Magic.
*People like to get triggered and speak with their heart and emotions, not logic and facts.*
@@statusboom-x6348 spurs aren’t great now lol
@@statusboom-x6348 the lakers repeated in 88
Kareem stood on his square and still does
Magic and Kareem brought so much joy. I grew up a Jordan fan but these guys made the game fun and exciting. When Showtime Lakers were on the TV, it was must see TV. Seeing these stories by Magic are priceless.
Magic seem like one of the funniest players to play with ever.
There's a unwritten overstanding when watching two former or even present athletes converse. This might be Shay's best interview...
ShoNuff
This is facts
Right it's a reason magic is a legend..people don't realize what it takes to make a championship it's deeper than just on the court it's a brotherhood and having understanding what it takes to win and learning how to become complimentary players to one another which brings me to LeBron yes he's old and shouldn't be doing what he is but the great ones put the team on they back it's what has always separated LeBron from Jordan and even Kobe even though some people think he has passed him and I'ma LeBron fan the truth is the truth
Best personality in NBA history. Top 3 leader along with Bill Russell and Tim Duncan
Magic can tell the same story a thousand and 1 times and I'd wait on the thousand and 2nd to be told
I'll say it again, I could listen to Magic tell basketball stories all day long!
Now im imagining 70s Magic ballin out with a boombox and flashlight back in the day lol
I love me some Magic and Kareem Greatest Player Ever and I’m a lifelong Sixers fan but have the Greatest respect for them!
Winning time is such a good show ! I was wondering how accurate it was and this scene was exactly how it was on the show !
The excitement in his face and hand movements make the stories so enjoyable. I love it!
Eavin (Magic)Johnson Was Great As A point Guard. Never Seen A 6Foot8 Run The Show For The Lakers Those Wonderful Years.🏀
Kareem seemed like a Jerry rice type of person. Boy gotta loosen up , you can have fun and still win fam lol not everything gotta be so serious
Kareem obviously the 2nd greatest ever behind Jordan tbh if your not bringing Kareem into the goat conversation it’s NOTHING to talk about 💯
The Lakers show about their first season with Magic as a rookie and a little before that is one of the best things I've ever seen about sports. Glad they figured it out!
This interview is about to be a classic.
I love this story! I've imagined the whole thing playing out
Awesome stories on Kareem!!
Magic really is magic
The greatest point God in NBA history. How many titles he would of won hadn't certain things didn't happen. I know the greatness of magic Johnson on and off the court. He's a great ambassador for the league and young bucks.
Became a Laker fan because of Magic. After the Showtime era I realized that my "fandom" had an expiration date. 32 was SPECIAL!!!
Same, in 1985, I was 12 and he captivated me with his joy!
At the end of the day. You may disagree with the path you think is right. But being able to gain respect and be respected is key.
Now I gotta go watch the whole episode
Facts 💯
Love club shay shay interviews
Shae, i love your show man. Keep doing what you love. 🙏
Thats why Magic and kareem worked and Shaq and kobe didnt. Magic was humble enough to realize the Lakers were Kareem's team and Jabbar was humble enough to give way to Magic in 87. Arguably the best complimentary superstars since Bill Russell and Bob Cousy before them and Jordan and Pippen after them. Jokic and Jamal are threading to this direction.
Great story 💯✊🏿
i am LOVING the Winning Time show. and, even tho Magic's been sayin' the show's got stuff wrong....from what I've been hearing from this and other interviews...I think the show's got the gist of things pretty down pat.
i've also just finished watching the Legacy documentary. but, nothing beats the real guys talking freely like in this type of interviews and others like em.
Magic !!
KAREEM ABDUL JABBAR IS THE GOAT 🐐
Lebron James is the GOAT .. you drunkard old man. Go drink some ripple
Yeah no
Yes he is most underrated misunderstood man...
Why not greatest center
He won exceptionally well at ALL LEVELS of basketball
Much Gratitude
Ps Magic is my favorite player, ever.
I can sit and listen to Magic for hours.
Watching this video over and over again
Kareem had 5 MVP's when Magic Got there Kareem completely dominated the 70's
Pure Gold right here! Tell me different
Infectious Enthusiasm!!!
Magic is a great story teller
Shannon, you are a good interviewer. People open up to you. You come across as a talker, but you're actually a great listener. Have you watched Howard Stern? He's one of the best too. Keep up the good work.
My FAVOURITE Laker/Player of ALL TIME!!!
THIS is why Magic - to me - can't be touched (J Kidd is the closest for me) as the Greatest PG/Playmaker of All Time : "Where you want it??? Which Hand??? At what pace???"....Until he came along...PGs ran the offense and you had to be where they said it was....Magic was the FIRST guy I've ever seen who saw the Game through his TEAMMATES' eyes, and figured out what was the best way to utilize their skillsets!!!....You like to get going to the hoop? Imma get it to you....You like to catch it off the bounce in the midrange? Imma put it in your hands....You like to curl off a pick at the 3-pt line? Be READY!....The Best to EVER do it!!!
No question!!!!!!
@@TheNatedoggva Also...That 1991 Finals run was possibly his crowning achievement...He BOSSED it that year...! Came up short, but still....!
@Scott Holder Man I'll say if not for the Lakers injuries, Jordan maybe has 5 and Magic has 6! Then who's the G.O.A.T??? I don't think it would be Mike
Cringe
@@TheNatedoggva been saying this for years...if B.Scott and Worthy are heathy...need I say more?
How can you not love Magic?
Awesome story 🔥
A lot of Kareem in Kobe as far as the hard work and not celebrating to early and taking the game for a real career.
Classic work
Man that's a nice story bout that team.
oh my god. i love magic. i love kareem. and i love shannon.
Magic is the greatest story teller ever!!!!
its a toss u between him and isiah thomas
Magic is a good dude
storytime always live .
Great basket ball story.
He didnt mind being Kareem's rookie. Fetching water. Food runs on the road. In 1979 it was the normal rookie process. Today, they call it hazing.
Classic talk
Two really good dudes from similar type backgrounds
Dope
Magic really is one of the GOATs.
"Where my high five?"
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Kareem is the best player ever.
Kareem was not only beat up sometimes he was double-teamed when he was FORTY!
Off charisma alone he the goat
🗣️”You Berta get’m back! You betta get’m back!
Dream team Magic was locked in 😂
And that's people,, what differs a great player who's also a leader to a 'merely' great player. I believe such traits (leadership) is what separates these top-level greats from the other greats which more often than not shows in their championship pedigree. It ain't just about individual capability. That's why guys like Melo or Kd or Kyrie never won it when they were asked to be the leader of their team.
Magic Johnson is top 5 all-time.
Love ya even tho I am A Raiders Nation 4Life.
Skip can’t get a D1 athlete to wanna speak w him meanwhile Shannon having full on interviews with Magic and other HOF’ers. Athletes love Shannon. He needs to do his own show and bounce skip
Yeah but they make a dynamic duo and they haven't ran their course yet. Skip still in his prime. Then end of his prime but still in his prime due to the addition of Shannon. Eventually after Lebron and Tom retire I'm sure Skip will eventually get tired as well...But for now they are showtime...
Another delusional hater
Deluded
And the Showtime Lakers were born.
i love shay but he went and posted 22 videos so far from the original podcast. someone is on the ball with these uploads
Yall "took off" is an understatement...
Magic could be the Logo
I luv this 💯 do your homework kidz it's other great , great legends other than Jordan if you didn't know 🤔
What’s sad is that the respect Kareem had for the game (“We’ve got 81 more games!”) has been displaced by over the top celebrations for every mundane slam dunk and three point shot. While Magic’s exuberance was special at the time, in hindsight it set a bad precedent.
Good for you, Magic Man, someone had to help change his condescending attitude and become the best teammate he could be.
Kareem's still uptight.
Just introverted. He never wanted to be famous. He just wanted to be great at basketball, and respected.
Magic was 6’9 I thought Abdul was 7’1 he looked 8 inches taller in the thumbnail
Oh yeah, I told Steven King, “That’s good Steve, you should write it down”.
And I told Jeff Bezos he should check out the library if he wanted a book so bad.
Kareem is the GOAT for me - James and Jordan need to sit down.
If there is GOAT that would be Kareem. He beats Wilt, Larry, Michael, Dr.J. He is undisputable GOAT
Shannon is smoking Skip with subscribers on their respective channels
Ohhhh you into now? Lol
"Smartest athlete I've ever met in my life"
So Magic never met Kyrie Irving?
I am glad James is the all time scoring leader
I thought that HBO series was fake?
Kareem need to chill
Where's whitey
Does Kareem have a hof career if he’s 6’6”?
Does Jordan if he's 6ft? Dude you're a cuckold 😏😂😂
@@panamajack2546 no he doesn’t. See, I just responded to a friendly question without insulting or calling you a name. Why did you need to insult me to respond, geez man. Just a question about basketball.
You can say the same thing about a good majority of NBA HOF’s.
No but being tall is part of the game. Also, there’s a lot of 7 footers that weren’t even remotely as good as him, so it’s not like him being big just automatically put him in GOAT contention.
@@eski_truv Sure, I can agree with that. But his height was such a big part of his game and I was curious. When it comes to NBA basketball knowledge/history, I’m a novice at best, but what made me ask the question is that I just watched a Scotty Pippen interview the other day where he said “Thank God Iverson wasn’t 6’7”. And it made me wonder about how other greats would have played had height not been such a big part of their game. Some dude higher up in the comments called me a “cuckhold” for having the audacity to even opening up a discussion by asking a hypothetical question. I was just curious because I’ve really been getting into old school basketball lately. I didn’t know it was such a touchy topic. I was just wanting to talk about basketball and get others perspective with knowledge greater than mine.
Magic was a little too loose
Stop it😂😭💀
Like with all things, balance is key. lol
This is below the belt 😂😂😂😂