Magic Johnson
NBA 2K22
Nationality: United States 
Team: 1986-87 Los Angeles Lakers
Archetype: 2-Way Threat
Height: 6'9" (206cm) | Weight: 215lbs (97kg)
Jersey: #32
Prior to NBA: Michigan State
Ranks #11 out of 685 Classic NBA Players
Ranks #47 out of all NBA Players on 2K
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Magic Johnson
About Magic Johnson
Magic Johnson was a member of the renowned NBA team 1986-87 Los Angeles Lakers who played at the Point Guard or Shooting Guard position.
Magic Johnson on NBA 2K22
On NBA 2K22, this Classic Version of Magic Johnson has an Overall 2K Rating of 97 with a Build of a 2-Way Threat. He has a total of 41 Badges in which 8 of them are Hall of Fame Level. Note that Classic Players' ratings never change. Below are his attributes and badges.
Bail Out
Playmaking BadgeIncreases the chances of successfully completing a pass from mid-air
Break Starter
Playmaking BadgeImproves a player's ability to make effective outlet passes after grabbing a rebound
Bullet Passer
Playmaking BadgeImproves a player’s ability to quickly pass the ball
Dimer
Playmaking BadgeBoosts the shot percentage for open teammates on jump shots after catching a pass
Floor General
Playmaking BadgeTeammates receive an offensive attribute bonus when player is in the game
Needle Threader
Playmaking BadgeIncreases the likelihood that tough passes can get by the defense
Special Delivery
Playmaking BadgeGives boost to passer and receiver’s takeover meter following a flashy pass if the shot goes in
Tear Dropper
Finishing BadgeIncreases the chance of hitting floaters and runners
Acrobat
Finishing BadgeBoosts the ability to hit high degree of difficulty layups
Ankle Breaker
Playmaking BadgeImproves the likelihood of freezing or dropping a defender during dribble moves
Chase Down Artist
DEF/REB BadgeRaises the chances of getting a chase-down block
Difficult Shots
Shooting BadgeImproves the ability to shoot difficult shots off the dribble
Downhill
Playmaking BadgeIncreases overall speed with the ball in transition
Fast Twitch
Finishing BadgeSpeeds up standing layups or dunks around the rim
Fearless Finisher
Finishing BadgeImproves the ability to convert contact layups
Glue Hands
Playmaking BadgeImproves the ability to catch difficult passes and quickly put the ball on the floor
Handles For Days
Playmaking BadgeReduces the amount of energy lost when performing dribble moves
Hooks Specialist
Finishing BadgeIncreases post hook shot percentage
Hustler
DEF/REB BadgeA player that has a nose for the ball
Hyperdrive
Playmaking BadgeIncreases the dribbling skills while on the move
Limitless Takeoff
Finishing BadgeFavors dunks and layups from a farther take-off range
Lucky No 7
Shooting BadgeGives a boost to early shot-clock jumpers
Pogo Stick
DEF/REB BadgeImproves the ability to attempt multiple blocks in succession
Post Spin Technician
Finishing BadgeImproves the ability of a post spin or drive to work effectively
Pro Touch
Finishing BadgeGives an additional boost for having good layup timing
Rebound Chaser
DEF/REB BadgeImproves a player's ability to chase down rebounds
Slithery Finisher
Finishing BadgeImproves a player's ability to avoid contact when attacking the rim
Space Creator
Playmaking BadgeImproves a player's ability to create space from defender
Stop and Go
Playmaking BadgeImproves a player’s ability to start and stop with the ball
Triple Threat Juke
Playmaking BadgeSpeeds up triple threat moves when trying to blow by the defender
Unpluckable
Playmaking BadgeReduces the chances of getting stripped by the defender
Unstrippable
Finishing BadgeProtects the the ball while trying to do a layup or a dunk
Corner Specialist
Shooting BadgeGives a boost to shots taken near the corner
Menace
DEF/REB BadgeA player known for harassing their matchup while on defense
Post Playmaker
Playmaking BadgeBoosts the shot percentage on passes made out of the post to a shooter
Putback Boss
Finishing BadgeIncreases shot percentage when attempting a putback after an offensive rebound
Quick Chain
Playmaking BadgeImproves the ability to quickly chain dribble moves together
Tight Handles
Playmaking BadgeImproves a player's ability to break down their defender
Catch and Shoot
Shooting BadgeBoosts the chance of hitting a jump shot immediately after a catch
Pick Dodger
DEF/REB BadgeImproves a player's ability to navigate through screens effectively on defense
Quick First Step
Playmaking BadgeProvides more explosive first steps out of tripple threat and size-ups
Difficult Shots
Improves the ability to shoot difficult shots off the dribble
Lucky No 7
Gives a boost to early shot-clock jumpers
Corner Specialist
Gives a boost to shots taken near the corner
Catch and Shoot
Boosts the chance of hitting a jump shot immediately after a catch
Tear Dropper
Increases the chance of hitting floaters and runners
Acrobat
Boosts the ability to hit high degree of difficulty layups
Fast Twitch
Speeds up standing layups or dunks around the rim
Fearless Finisher
Improves the ability to convert contact layups
Hooks Specialist
Increases post hook shot percentage
Limitless Takeoff
Favors dunks and layups from a farther take-off range
Post Spin Technician
Improves the ability of a post spin or drive to work effectively
Pro Touch
Gives an additional boost for having good layup timing
Slithery Finisher
Improves a player's ability to avoid contact when attacking the rim
Unstrippable
Protects the the ball while trying to do a layup or a dunk
Putback Boss
Increases shot percentage when attempting a putback after an offensive rebound
Bail Out
Increases the chances of successfully completing a pass from mid-air
Break Starter
Improves a player's ability to make effective outlet passes after grabbing a rebound
Bullet Passer
Improves a player’s ability to quickly pass the ball
Dimer
Boosts the shot percentage for open teammates on jump shots after catching a pass
Floor General
Teammates receive an offensive attribute bonus when player is in the game
Needle Threader
Increases the likelihood that tough passes can get by the defense
Special Delivery
Gives boost to passer and receiver’s takeover meter following a flashy pass if the shot goes in
Ankle Breaker
Improves the likelihood of freezing or dropping a defender during dribble moves
Downhill
Increases overall speed with the ball in transition
Glue Hands
Improves the ability to catch difficult passes and quickly put the ball on the floor
Handles For Days
Reduces the amount of energy lost when performing dribble moves
Hyperdrive
Increases the dribbling skills while on the move
Space Creator
Improves a player's ability to create space from defender
Stop and Go
Improves a player’s ability to start and stop with the ball
Triple Threat Juke
Speeds up triple threat moves when trying to blow by the defender
Unpluckable
Reduces the chances of getting stripped by the defender
Quick Chain
Improves the ability to quickly chain dribble moves together
Post Playmaker
Boosts the shot percentage on passes made out of the post to a shooter
Tight Handles
Improves a player's ability to break down their defender
Quick First Step
Provides more explosive first steps out of tripple threat and size-ups
Chase Down Artist
Raises the chances of getting a chase-down block
Hustler
A player that has a nose for the ball
Pogo Stick
Improves the ability to attempt multiple blocks in succession
Rebound Chaser
Improves a player's ability to chase down rebounds
Menace
A player known for harassing their matchup while on defense
Pick Dodger
Improves a player's ability to navigate through screens effectively on defense
Other versions of Magic Johnson on NBA 2K22
| Player | OVR | 3PT | DNK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | 84 | 75 | |
| 99 | 87 | 75 | |
| 92 | 76 | 50 |
