Magic Johnson
NBA 2K22
Nationality: United States 
Team: 1990-91 Los Angeles Lakers
Archetype: 2-Way Slashing Playmaker
Height: 6'9" (206cm) | Weight: 220lbs (99kg)
Jersey: #32
Prior to NBA: Michigan State
Ranks #51 out of 691 Classic NBA Players
Ranks #242 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 1990-91 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 92 with a Build of a 2-Way Slashing Playmaker. He has a total of 31 Badges in which 4 of them are Hall of Fame Level. Note that Classic Players' ratings never change. Below are his attributes and badges.
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
Unstrippable
Finishing BadgeProtects the the ball while trying to do a layup or a dunk
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
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
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
Handles For Days
Playmaking BadgeReduces the amount of energy lost when performing dribble moves
Hot Stopper
DEF/REB BadgeBoosts takeover meter after making defensive plays
Hyperdrive
Playmaking BadgeIncreases the dribbling skills while on the move
Lucky No 7
Shooting BadgeGives a boost to early shot-clock jumpers
Pick Dodger
DEF/REB BadgeImproves a player's ability to navigate through screens effectively on defense
Post Spin Technician
Finishing BadgeImproves the ability of a post spin or drive to work effectively
Special Delivery
Playmaking BadgeGives boost to passer and receiver’s takeover meter following a flashy pass if the shot goes in
Unpluckable
Playmaking BadgeReduces the chances of getting stripped by the defender
Corner Specialist
Shooting BadgeGives a boost to shots taken near the corner
Difficult Shots
Shooting BadgeImproves the ability to shoot difficult shots off the dribble
Mismatch Expert
Shooting BadgeReceive less of a penalty when shooting over tall defenders
Post Playmaker
Playmaking BadgeBoosts the shot percentage on passes made out of the post to a shooter
Pro Touch
Finishing BadgeGives an additional boost for having good layup timing
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
Catch and Shoot
Shooting BadgeBoosts the chance of hitting a jump shot immediately after a catch
Glue Hands
Playmaking BadgeImproves the ability to catch difficult passes and quickly put the ball on the floor
Menace
DEF/REB BadgeA player known for harassing their matchup while on defense
Tear Dropper
Finishing BadgeIncreases the chance of hitting floaters and runners
Lucky No 7
Gives a boost to early shot-clock jumpers
Corner Specialist
Gives a boost to shots taken near the corner
Difficult Shots
Improves the ability to shoot difficult shots off the dribble
Mismatch Expert
Receive less of a penalty when shooting over tall defenders
Catch and Shoot
Boosts the chance of hitting a jump shot immediately after a catch
Unstrippable
Protects the the ball while trying to do a layup or a dunk
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
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
Putback Boss
Increases shot percentage when attempting a putback after an offensive rebound
Tear Dropper
Increases the chance of hitting floaters and runners
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
Ankle Breaker
Improves the likelihood of freezing or dropping a defender during dribble moves
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
Downhill
Increases overall speed with the ball in transition
Handles For Days
Reduces the amount of energy lost when performing dribble moves
Hyperdrive
Increases the dribbling skills while on the move
Special Delivery
Gives boost to passer and receiver’s takeover meter following a flashy pass if the shot goes in
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
Glue Hands
Improves the ability to catch difficult passes and quickly put the ball on the floor
Hot Stopper
Boosts takeover meter after making defensive plays
Pick Dodger
Improves a player's ability to navigate through screens effectively on defense
Menace
A player known for harassing their matchup while on defense
Other versions of Magic Johnson on NBA 2K22
| Player | OVR | 3PT | DNK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | 84 | 75 | |
| 99 | 87 | 75 | |
| 97 | 79 | 75 |
