NINE MILE FALLS, Wash. — Noah Langlois produced a 3-for-3 effort with a pair of RBI singles and two runs scored as the Lakers ...

However, Norm Nixon was an exception who had no idea of Magic's talent and impact, particularly in elevating the LA Lakers' championship aspirations. Nixon never felt threatened by Magic's arrival.

The Los Angeles Lakers have had many influential role players to help guide them on their different championship runs, as an integral part of any successful team. NEWSLETTERS Emailed Daily.

Norm Nixon #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a game played in 1980 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Getty. In 1977, Nixon started his NBA career as a point guard for the Lakers ...

The Cleveland Cavaliers have the best record in the NBA, but Norm Nixon tells TMZ Sports he's not entirely sold they're a real threat to win the championship.

Again, the Lakers are mocked to take a big man, though Nixon is a polar opposite of Goldin. Last season, he averaged 23.3 points per game while shooting 40.7% on seven 3-point attempts per game.

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Lakers head coach JJ Redick relied on the second-round pick for nearly 30 minutes of action against the Bucks. ... (Others do it at that age include Norm Nixon, Nick Van Exel, and Jordan Clarkson).

Nixon won two championships with the Lakers. During the Lakers 1982 title run, he averaged 20.4 points, 8.1 assists, and 1.6 steals throughout the playoffs. By. Nick Wright.