Magic Johnson
NBA 2K27 Rating
Nationality: United States 
Team: 1986-87 Los Angeles Lakers
Jersey: #32
Height: 6'9" (206cm)
Weight: 215lbs (97kg)
Wingspan: 7'1" (216cm)
Prior to NBA: Michigan State
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About Magic Johnson
Magic Johnson was a member of the renowned NBA team 1986-87 Los Angeles Lakers, where he played at the Point Guard and Shooting Guard position.
In the 1986-1987 NBA season, Magic Johnson led the Los Angeles Lakers to victory, clinching the NBA championship. Johnson showcased exceptional skills with an average of 23.9 points, 12.2 assists, and 6.3 rebounds per game. His leadership and performance earned him the NBA Finals MVP as the Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics in a memorable seven-game series, securing Johnson's third NBA title.
Magic Johnson on NBA 2K27
On NBA 2K27, this Classic Version of Magic Johnson's 2K Rating is 96 and has a Punishing Post Playmaker Build. He had a total of 23 Badges in which 4 of them are Hall of Fame Level. Note that Classic Players' ratings never change on NBA 2K27.
Below are his attributes and badges.
The +/- symbol (when present) denotes the change in attribute values from the player's previous 2K Rating. Click here to view all NBA 2K27 Attributes Definitions.
Bail Out
PlaymakingPassing out of a jump shot or layup yields fewer errant passes than normal. Additionally, helps passing out of double teams.
Break Starter
PlaymakingAfter grabbing a defensive board, deep outlet passes made up the court are more accurate. Passes must be made quickly following the defensive rebound.
Dimer
PlaymakingBoosts the shot percentage for open teammates after catching a pass.
Versatile Visionary
PlaymakingImproves a player's ability to thread and fit tight passes, including alley-oops, quickly and on time.
Ankle Assassin
PlaymakingIncreases the ability to break down the defender or cross them up.
Crasher
ReboundingBoosts a player's ability to track down or grab rebounds on the offensive end.
Float Game
FinishingImproves a player's ability to make floaters.
Handles for Days
PlaymakingA player takes less of an energy hit when performing consecutive dribble moves, allowing them to chain together combos quicker and for longer periods of time.
High-Flying Denier
DefenseBoosts the speed and leaping ability of a defensive player in anticipation of a chase down block attempt.
Hook Specialist
FinishingImproves a player's ability to make post hooks.
Layup Mixmaster
FinishingImproves a player's ability to finish fancy or acrobatic layups successfully.
Pogo Stick
PhysicalAllows players to quickly recover and go back up for another jump upon landing. This could be after a rebound, block attempt, or even jumpshot.
Posterizer
FinishingIncreases the chances of throwing down a dunk on your defender.
Post Lockdown
DefenseStrengthens a player's ability to effectively defend moves in the post, with an increased chance at stripping the opponent.
Strong Handle
PlaymakingReduces the likelihood of being bothered by defenders when dribbling.
Sync Snatcher
ReboundingGives an additional vertical and rebounding boost when perfectly timing the jump.
Unpluckable
PlaymakingDefenders have a tougher time poking the ball free with their steal attempts.
Aerial Wizard
FinishingIncreases the ability to finish an alley-oop from a teammate, or a putback finish off an offensive rebound.
Flash
PhysicalSpeeds up movement without the ball while in transition on offense or defense.
Ghost Stepper
FinishingIncreases the effectiveness on step-through layups or other close-range shots that come after a fake.
Paint Prodigy
FinishingImproves a player's ability to quickly and efficiently score while going to work in the paint.
Physical Finisher
FinishingImproves a player's ability to battle through contact and convert contact layups.
Pick Dodger
DefenseImproves a player's ability to navigate through and around screens while on defense.
Float Game
FinishingImproves a player's ability to make floaters.
Hook Specialist
FinishingImproves a player's ability to make post hooks.
Layup Mixmaster
FinishingImproves a player's ability to finish fancy or acrobatic layups successfully.
Posterizer
FinishingIncreases the chances of throwing down a dunk on your defender.
Aerial Wizard
FinishingIncreases the ability to finish an alley-oop from a teammate, or a putback finish off an offensive rebound.
Ghost Stepper
FinishingIncreases the effectiveness on step-through layups or other close-range shots that come after a fake.
Paint Prodigy
FinishingImproves a player's ability to quickly and efficiently score while going to work in the paint.
Physical Finisher
FinishingImproves a player's ability to battle through contact and convert contact layups.
Magic Johnson has no Shooting Badges.
Bail Out
PlaymakingPassing out of a jump shot or layup yields fewer errant passes than normal. Additionally, helps passing out of double teams.
Break Starter
PlaymakingAfter grabbing a defensive board, deep outlet passes made up the court are more accurate. Passes must be made quickly following the defensive rebound.
Dimer
PlaymakingBoosts the shot percentage for open teammates after catching a pass.
Versatile Visionary
PlaymakingImproves a player's ability to thread and fit tight passes, including alley-oops, quickly and on time.
Ankle Assassin
PlaymakingIncreases the ability to break down the defender or cross them up.
Handles for Days
PlaymakingA player takes less of an energy hit when performing consecutive dribble moves, allowing them to chain together combos quicker and for longer periods of time.
Strong Handle
PlaymakingReduces the likelihood of being bothered by defenders when dribbling.
Unpluckable
PlaymakingDefenders have a tougher time poking the ball free with their steal attempts.
High-Flying Denier
DefenseBoosts the speed and leaping ability of a defensive player in anticipation of a chase down block attempt.
Post Lockdown
DefenseStrengthens a player's ability to effectively defend moves in the post, with an increased chance at stripping the opponent.
Pick Dodger
DefenseImproves a player's ability to navigate through and around screens while on defense.
Crasher
ReboundingBoosts a player's ability to track down or grab rebounds on the offensive end.
Sync Snatcher
ReboundingGives an additional vertical and rebounding boost when perfectly timing the jump.
Pogo Stick
PhysicalAllows players to quickly recover and go back up for another jump upon landing. This could be after a rebound, block attempt, or even jumpshot.
Flash
PhysicalSpeeds up movement without the ball while in transition on offense or defense.
Other Versions of Magic Johnson in NBA 2K27
| Player | OVR | 3PT | DNK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | 87 | 75 | |
| 99 | 84 | 75 | |
| 92 | 76 | 50 |
