Basketball: A Love Story

S1 E352018

Genius Gene

Episode Synopsis

Magic Johnson, then a rookie, puts himself on the map leading the LA Lakers to the 1980 NBA title. Johnson's brilliant career serves as a jumping off point to discuss whether basketball genius is born or made.

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