Magic Johnson was selected first overall in the 1979 NBA Draft by the Lakers. He won a championship and an NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award in his rookie season, and won four more championships with the Lakers during the 1980s. Johnson's career achievements include three NBA MVP Awards & nine NBA Finals appearances. Johnson was a member of the "Dream Team", the U.S. basketball team that won the Olympic gold medal in 1992. Magic Johnson has hand signed this Los Angeles Lakers Sports Illustrated Full Magazine from 8/22/1988. Beckett/BAS #Q75306 and Beckett Certificate of Authenticity.