`I'M GOING TO BE BACK,' MAGIC SAYS.Byline: Marc Stein Marc Stein is a sports reporter. He began writing for ESPN.com in 2000 and signed on full-time in 2002 to serve as the site's senior National Basketball Association writer. Daily News Staff Writer Magic Johnson “Earvin Johnson” redirects here. For the Milwaukee Bucks center, see Ervin Johnson. Earvin Effay Johnson, Jr. (born August 14, 1959 in Lansing, Michigan), nicknamed Magic reiterated Thursday that, first-round loss or not, he plans to play a full season in 1996-97. ``Yeah, pretty much I'm going to be back,'' said Johnson, who turns 37 on Aug. 14. To return to retirement, he added, ``it would take something drastic.'' Johnson, though, is determined to test his market value as a free agent for the first time in his career after a half-season filled with controversy. ``I want to win,'' the five-time NBA NBA abbr. 1. National Basketball Association 2. National Boxing Association NBA (US) n abbr (= National Basketball Association) → Basketball-Dachverband (= champion said. ``That's what I'm about, and I want to taste it one more time or have a chance to taste it one more time. I hope it's here. ``I hope it's L.A. I feel in my heart it's going to be L.A., but if I've got a tight window (of opportunity), if you feel everyone's attitude is not like your attitude, you might need to change.'' In spite of in opposition to all efforts of; in defiance or contempt of; notwithstanding. See also: Spite a comeback that, by all accounts, has been considered a success - the future Hall of Famer averaged 14.6 points, 6.9 assists and 5.7 rebounds in 32 regular-season games - Johnson has a lot to consider over the summer. For the first time, he's somewhat unsure of his place with the Lakers See Lake poets in the wake of Cedric Ceballos' four-day walkout after losing playing time to Johnson, Nick Johnson, (Nicholas) Nick (1934– ) government official, broadcast activist; born in Iowa City, Iowa. A University of Texas Law School graduate, he fought for broadcast reform as a Federal Communications Commissioner (FCC) (1966–73). Van Exel's and Johnson's confrontations with referees, and a very public strategical debate with coach Del Harris after Game 1 of the Houston series. ``All these things "These Things" is an EP by She Wants Revenge, released in 2005 by Perfect Kiss, a subsidiary of Geffen Records. Music Video The music video stars Shirley Manson, lead singer of the band Garbage. Track Listing 1. "These Things [Radio Edit]" - 3:17 2. I'm going to take a hard look at,'' Johnson said. Another issue is where he plays on the floor. Johnson came back as a power forward, played primarily at small forward at the end of the year and in the playoffs, and wants to get some minutes at his original guard spot next season. ``So next year, if I'll be back, I'll be operating all over the place,'' he said. CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: Magic Johnson closes his eyes during a timeout. Asso ciated Press |
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