Magic Johnson averaged a career-high 23.9 points in 1986-87, a year after losing to the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference finals
After winning his first MVP, he then led the Los Angles Lakers to the championship. Johnson, who was normally a pass-first point guard averaged a career-high 23.9 points along with 12.2 assists and 6.3 rebounds.
Riley said, "I remember in 1986, after we got beat by Houston, Magic came to me and said `we have to change some things. I have to change. I have to start shooting 3s."'
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