ESPN Films and Director Nelson George delve into the journey of NBA All-Star and three-time MVP Magic Johnson; from his rise to NBA prominence and the pinnacle of celebrity stardom, to the earth shattering, life-changing revelation in 1991 that he was HIV-positive. Johnson himself co-narrates the documentary, from his fight with the AIDS virus and his battles with public scrutiny following the announcement, to his MVP performance in the 1992 NBA All-Star Game, his participation on the original Olympic “Dream Team” later that year and an NBA comeback in 1996, to his astounding success as a businessman, philanthropist and ambassador in the fight against AIDS, and his medical triumph over the disease.

The Announcement: Magic Johnson premieres March 11th, 9pm/et on ESPN.

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The 2010 NBA Finals lived up to all the hype and more, as both teams fought hard in this epic battle of rivals from two of the most storied franchises in NBA history.  The Los Angeles Lakers ultimately prevailed over the Boston Celtics, emerging with an 83-79 victory in the final game of the season’s best-of-seven championship series match-up…

Down as much as 13 points early into the third quarter, Lakers star Kobe Bryant and his trusted comrades found a way to fight back in a decidedly un-Lakerlike fashion. Bryant finished the night with 23 points, 6 of 24 in field goal attempts for a series low 25 percent, along with 15 rebounds and 2 assists. The Lakers’ 53-40 rebound advantage over the Celtics proved to be a pivotal stat in the outcome of the game. This is Los Angeles 16th NBA Championship and second consecutive title. Bryant was named MVP of the Finals, despite an unspectacular performance in Game 7. For the series, Bryant averaged a commendable 28.6 pts., 8 rebounds, and 3.9 assists. This is Bryant’s fifth NBA title and second consecutive Finals MVP honor.

See highlights from the 2010 NBA Finals, Game 7 post-game analysis, and interview with the 2010 NBA Finals MVP Kobe Bryant now…

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Tonight basketball fans around the nation bare witness to the renewal of one of the greatest and storied rivalries in sports history, as the Los Angeles Lakers face the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the 2010 NBA Finals. The Lakers and Celtics have met a total of 11 times in the NBA Finals, with Boston winning nine and LA two (Celtics having won the first eight meetings). See video of the Lakers and Celtics road to the 2010 NBA finals now…

With only seconds remaining in Game 5 of the 2010 NBA Western Conference Finals, Ron Artest of the Los Angeles Lakers hits a last second, game-winning buzzer beater, following a 3-point miss by Lakers’ star Kobe Bryant. Artest’s Game 5 buzzer beater sealed the Lakers’ victory over the Phoenix Suns (103-101), giving them a 3-2 series advantage and putting them one win away from a repeat appearance in the NBA Finals. See replay of Ron Artest’s game-winning buzzer beater now…

(ORLANDO)- Looking to secure his fourth title in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Kobe Bryant led the Los Angeles Lakers to a series clinching win over the Orlando Magic 99-86. Kobe Bryant was named the Finals MVP after averaging 32.4 points and 7.4 assists. Phil Jackson wins his 10th NBA Finals Title and the Lakers earn their 15th league championship as an organization.

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