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In 1979–80, Lakers coach Jack McKinney had the 6-foot-9-inch (2.06 m) rookie Magic Johnson, who some analysts thought should play forward, be a point guard, even though Nixon was already one of the best in the league. [10] [11] In his four years sharing play-making responsibilities with Johnson, Nixon averaged at least seven assists each ...
Also attending the premiere were Johnson’s Lakers teammate Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union, Norm Nixon, Jerry West, Stephen A. Smith, Patricia Arquette, Don Cheadle ...
Lakers coach Jack McKinney had the 6-foot-9-inch (2.06 m) rookie Johnson, who some analysts thought should play forward, be a point guard, even though incumbent Norm Nixon was already one of the best in the league.
DeVaughn Nixon talks about a key scene portraying his father, Lakers guard Norm Nixon, battling Magic Johnson (Quincy Isaiah) in HBO's "Winning Time."
Quincy Isaiah and Solomon Hughes were additionally cast to play Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul Jabbar after an extensive casting search. [10] [54] DeVaughn Nixon was added to the cast to portray his father, Norm Nixon. [16]
The 1983 trade that sent Nixon from the Lakers to the Clippers for Byron Scott, meant to free up touches for Magic Johnson, was met with criticism that now seems ridiculous retrospect.
Earvin 'Magic' Johnson's sports empire has grown to include the Dodgers, Sparks, LAFC and Washington Commanders. He also became the fourth billionaire athlete.
Allen is married to former NBA player Norm Nixon; [32] the couple has three children: dancer Vivian Nichole Nixon (who played Kalimba in the Broadway production of Hot Feet), basketball player Norman Ellard Nixon Jr. (Wofford College & Southern University), and DeVaughn Nixon. Allen was previously married to Win Wilford from 1975 to 1983.