Magic Johnson
NBA 2K21
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 #39 out of 658 Classic NBA Players
Ranks #202 out of all NBA Players
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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 2K21
On NBA 2K21, this classic version of Magic Johnson has an Overall 2K Rating of 93 with a Build of a 2-Way Slashing Playmaker. Note that Classic Players' ratings never change. Below are his attributes and badges.
Acrobat
Boosts the ability to hit high degree of difficulty layups
Contact Finisher
Improves the ability to convert contact layups and dunks in traffic
Fancy Footwork
Improves a player's ability to beat defenders with an advanced layup or dunk gather
Relentless Finisher
Reduces the fatigue effects from continually finishing at the rim with contact
Putback Boss
Increases shot percentage when attempting a putback after an offensive rebound
Tear Dropper
Increases the chance of hitting floaters and runners
Catch & Shoot
Boosts the chance of hitting a jump shot immediately after a catch
Corner Specialist
Gives a boost to shots taken near the corner
Difficult Shots
Improves the ability to shoot difficult shots off the dribble
Dimer
Boosts the shot percentage for open teammates on jump shots after catching a pass
Flashy Passer
Gives an additional boost to player's Takeover meter after completing an assist with a flashy 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
Downhill
Increases overall speed with the ball in transition
Handles For Days
Reduces the amount of energy lost when performing dribble moves
Lob City Passer
Improves the chances of completing a successful alley-oop pass
Pass Fake Maestro
Increases the effectiveness of pass fakes
Post Spin Technician
Improves the ability of a post spin or drive to work effectively
Pick Dodger
Improves a player's ability to navigate through screens effectively on defense
Pick Pocket
Improves a player's ability to steal the ball from a ball handler
Alpha Dog
Enhances the ability to rally teammates
Expressive
Not one to hide emotion during big moments
Other versions of Magic Johnson on NBA 2K21
| Player | OVR | 3PT | DNK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | 84 | 75 | |
| 99 | 87 | 75 | |
| 98 | 76 | 64 |
