Ballon de NBA signé par Magic Johnson et Shaquille O'Neal

Magic Johnson and Shaquille O'Neal represent two transformative eras of Lakers basketball, with Magic revolutionizing the point guard position during the 1980s "Showtime" era while Shaq dominated the center position during the early 2000s championship runs. Magic played 13 seasons (1979-1991, 1996) and brought unprecedented size and versatility to the point guard role, leading the Lakers to five championships through his incredible court vision and leadership. Shaq played 19 seasons (1992-2011) and combined massive size with surprising athleticism to
become one of the most physically dominant players in NBA history, anchoring championship teams in both Los Angeles and Miami. Together, they embody the Lakers' sustained excellence across multiple decades and represent two of the most influential players in basketball history.

Magic Johnson:

• Career averages: 19.5 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 11.2 APG
• 5× NBA Champion (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988)
• 3× NBA MVP (1987, 1989, 1990)
• 3× NBA Finals MVP (1980, 1982, 1987)
• 12× NBA All-Star
• NBA Hall of Fame (2002)\

Shaquille O'Neal:

• Career averages: 23.7 PPG, 10.9 RPG, 2.5 APG, 2.3 BPG
• 4× NBA Champion (2000, 2001, 2002 with Lakers; 2006 with Heat)
• 3× NBA Finals MVP (2000, 2001, 2002)
• NBA MVP (2000)
• 15× NBA All-Star

Combined Lakers Legacy:

• 8 total NBA Championships (5 Magic, 3 Shaq with Lakers)
• 6 Finals MVP awards between them
• 4 regular season MVP awards combined
• Both defined their respective eras of Lakers basketball

Together, Magic and Shaq represent the sustained excellence of the Lakers franchise across different eras, embodying the organization's championship culture and star power that defined multiple decades. Magic's "Showtime" Lakers and Shaq's dominant three-peat teams are two of the most celebrated dynasties in NBA history, each revolutionizing basketball in their own unique ways. Both players brought their own distinctive styles and larger-than-life personalities to the franchise while maintaining the Lakers' winning tradition and global appeal. Their combined impact helped establish the Lakers as the NBA's most glamorous and successful organization, setting the standard for how championship teams should be built and maintained.