Magic Johnson
NBA 2K25 Rating
Nationality: United States 
Team: 1986-87 Los Angeles Lakers
Jersey: #32
Archetype: All-Around Star
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 2K25
On NBA 2K25, this Classic Version of Magic Johnson's 2K Rating is 96 and has an All-Around Star Build. He had a total of 20 Badges in which 4 of them are Hall of Fame Level. Note that Classic Players' ratings never change on NBA 2K25.
Below are his attributes and badges.
Bail Out
PlaymakingPassing out of a jump shot or layup yields fewer errant passes than normal. Additionally, it helps with passing out of double teams.
Break Starter
PlaymakingAfter grabbing a defensive rebound, deep outlet passes made up the court are more accurate. Passes must be made quickly after the defensive rebound.
Dimer
PlaymakingWhen in the half-court, passes by Dimers to open shooters yield a shot percentage boost.
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.
Float Game
Inside ScoringImproves 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.
High-Flying Denier
DefenseBoosts the speed and leaping ability of a defensive player in anticipation of a block attempt.
Hook Specialist
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make post-hooks.
Layup Mixmaster
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to finish fancy or acrobatic layups successfully.
Pogo Stick
All AroundAllows players to quickly recover and go back up for another jump upon landing. This could be after a rebound, block attempt, or even jump shot.
Post Fade Phenom
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make post fades and hop shots.
Post-Up Poet
Inside ScoringRaises the chances of faking or getting by the defender, as well as scoring, when performing moves in the post.
Rebound Chaser
ReboundingImproves a players ability to track down rebounds from farther distances than normal.
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.
Aerial Wizard
Inside ScoringIncreases the ability to finish an alley-oop from a teammate or a putback finish off an offensive rebound.
Paint Prodigy
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to quickly and efficiently score while going to work in the paint.
Physical Finisher
Inside ScoringImproves 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.
Magic Johnson has no Outside Scoring Badges.
Float Game
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make floaters.
Hook Specialist
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make post-hooks.
Layup Mixmaster
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to finish fancy or acrobatic layups successfully.
Post Fade Phenom
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make post fades and hop shots.
Post-Up Poet
Inside ScoringRaises the chances of faking or getting by the defender, as well as scoring, when performing moves in the post.
Aerial Wizard
Inside ScoringIncreases the ability to finish an alley-oop from a teammate or a putback finish off an offensive rebound.
Paint Prodigy
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to quickly and efficiently score while going to work in the paint.
Physical Finisher
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to battle through contact and convert contact layups.
Bail Out
PlaymakingPassing out of a jump shot or layup yields fewer errant passes than normal. Additionally, it helps with passing out of double teams.
Break Starter
PlaymakingAfter grabbing a defensive rebound, deep outlet passes made up the court are more accurate. Passes must be made quickly after the defensive rebound.
Dimer
PlaymakingWhen in the half-court, passes by Dimers to open shooters yield a shot percentage boost.
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.
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 block attempt.
Pick Dodger
DefenseImproves a player's ability to navigate through and around screens while on defense.
Rebound Chaser
ReboundingImproves a players ability to track down rebounds from farther distances than normal.
Magic Johnson has no General Offense Badges.
Pogo Stick
All AroundAllows players to quickly recover and go back up for another jump upon landing. This could be after a rebound, block attempt, or even jump shot.
Other Versions of Magic Johnson in NBA 2K25
| Player | OVR | 3PT | DNK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | 87 | 75 | |
| 99 | 84 | 75 | |
| 92 | 76 | 50 |
