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90s

A Blood Test And A Brave Man Changed The Way The World Saw AIDS

By Alex
The Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s and early '90s were pop-culture icons. Known as the "Showtime Lakers," they wowed crowds across the U.S. with their uptempo style of play, combined with their style and flare. They were led by the ever smiling Earvin “Magic” Johnson, and he was just that, "Magic." Sports IllustratedThe ever smiling Johnson was the face of league before Michael Jordan would even come onto the scene. Drafted 1st overall in the 1979 NBA draft, he helped lead the Lakers to an NBA Championship as he filled in for Hall of Fame center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,

90s

7 Things Even Non-Sports Fans Should Know About Shaq

By Tanya
Shaquille O'Neal is one of those names that we all remember from our childhood. He was one of the biggest stars of the basketball world for the majority of the 90s, and he was definitely one of the most unique. He has accomplished a lot in his impressive career, but how much do you really know about him? He's done a lot of really interesting things that people seem to forget about, so let's see how much you really know about him! 1. He got his start in GermanySneakerNewsO'Neal actually had his first experience with a professional basketball coach in
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