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.

When the Los Angeles Lakers brought in Magic Johnson in 1979, there were immediate concerns about how two ball-dominant point guards would co-exist as the Lakers already had Norm Nixon, who led ...