Most people remember the 1980 Finals for Magic Johnson stepping in for an injured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in Game 6 to clinch the series. Check out the game that Kareem hurt his ankle, but returned to ...

When Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was injured in the 1980 NBA Finals, a young Magic Johnson shocked the world by stepping in at center ...

20-year old rookie Magic Johnson starts at center in place of an injured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and delivers 42 points as the Lakers win the 1980 title.