The 1991–92 NBA season was the Lakers' 44th season in the

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, and 32nd in the city of

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. This was the start of a new era for the Los Angeles Lakers, as they were coming from an

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defeat to the

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in five games, but also with the sudden retirement of their long-time superstar,

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, after he announced that he was

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positive. Johnson would briefly come back and play in the 1992 NBA All-Star Game in

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despite controversy; he was selected along with teammate

James Worthy James Ager Worthy (born February 27, 1961) is an American sports commentator, television host, analyst, and former professional basketball player. Nicknamed "Big Game James", he played his entire professional career with the Los Angeles Lake ...

, and won the All-Star MVP award, as the Western Conference defeated the Eastern Conference, 153–113. During the off-season, the Lakers acquired

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from the

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. Starting the season without Johnson for the first time since

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, the Lakers won 10 of their first 13 games, including a nine-game winning streak, and held a 28–18 record at the All-Star break. However, they struggled in February, losing seven straight games and posting a 3–9 record during the month. The Lakers ultimately finished sixth in the Pacific Division with a 43–39 record, which was their worst record since the 1975–76 season. Worthy averaged 19.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.4 steals per game, but only played 54 games due to a knee injury, while Sam Perkins averaged 16.5 points and 8.8 rebounds per game, and Threatt provided the team with 15.1 points, 7.2 assists and 2.0 steals. In addition,

Byron Scott Byron Antom Scott (born March 28, 1961) is an American former professional basketball player and head coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). As a player, Scott won three NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers during their ...

averaged 14.9 points and 1.3 steals per game, while A.C. Green provided the team with 13.6 points and 9.3 rebounds per game,

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contributed 11.3 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game, but only played just 36 games due to a back injury, and sixth man Terry Teagle averaged 10.7 points per game off the bench. As the #8 seed in the Western Conference, the Lakers were defeated in the Western Conference First Round of the

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by the

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, 3–1. The Blazers would lose in six games to the defending champion

in the

. Following the season, head coach Mike Dunleavy left and took a coaching job with the

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, and Teagle was released to free agency.

Draft picks

Roster

Regular season

Season standings

:y - clinched division title :x - clinched playoff spot :z - clinched division title :y - clinched division title :x - clinched playoff spot

Record vs. opponents

The Lakers were the first team in NBA history to start the season with three straight overtime games, with their season opener being a double-overtime loss to the Houston Rockets. They went 1-2 during that time. After a third loss, to the Phoenix Suns, they went on a nine-game winning streak to finish November with an 11-4 record, which would be their longest winning streak of the season. They struggled in February, going 3-9, with a seven-game losing streak. They would finish the season with a 43-39 record, placing sixth in the Pacific Division and clinching the eighth and final seed for the playoffs.

Game log

Regular season

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Miami Arena Miami Arena was an indoor arena located in Miami, Florida. The venue served as the home of the NBA's Miami Heat, and the NHL's Florida Panthers. From 1988 until 1999, it also was the indoor arena for the Miami Hurricanes. History Completed in 1 ...

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Jack Haley John Joseph Haley Jr. (August 10, 1897 – June 6, 1979) was an American actor, comedian, dancer, radio host, singer and vaudevillian. He was best known for his portrayal of the Tin Man and his farmhand counterpart Hickory in the 1939 Metro-G ...

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(11) ,

(6) ,

17,324 , 36-32 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 69 , March 27 , @

W 103-92
, Terry Teagle (23) , Divac &

(10) ,

& Threatt (4) , Delta Center
19,911 , 37-32 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 70 , March 29 ,

W 117-88
,

(32) , A.C. Green (12) ,

(9) ,

17,505 , 38-32 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 71 , March 31 , @

W 107-101
, Campbell &

(22) , A.C. Green (16) ,

(5) , The Summit
15,068 , 39-32 , - style="background:#fcc;" , 72 , April 1 , @

L 86-104
, Terry Teagle (20) , Elden Campbell (11) ,

(5) ,

16,057 , 39-33 , - style="background:#fcc;" , 73 , April 3 ,

L 91-96
,

(28) ,

(12) ,

(5) ,

17,070 , 39-34 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 74 , April 5 , Phoenix
W 109-104
,

(30) ,

(13) ,

(12) ,

17,228 , 40-34 , - style="background:#fcc;" , 75 , April 7 , @

L 88-117
,

(18) , Elden Campbell (14) ,

(5) ,

12,335 , 40-35 , - style="background:#fcc;" , 76 , April 9 ,

L 94-102
, Terry Teagle (18) , A.C. Green (11) , Tony Smith (7) ,

16,948 , 40-36 , - style="background:#fcc;" , 77 , April 11 ,

L 90-93
,

(24) , A.C. Green (10) , Scott & Threatt (7) ,

17,176 , 40-37 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 78 , April 13 ,

W 100-93
, Terry Teagle (27) , A.C. Green (10) ,

(13) ,

17,137 , 41-37 , - style="background:#fcc;" , 79 , April 15 , @

L 107-110
,

(23) ,

(8) ,

(6) ,

14,019 , 41-38 , - style="background:#fcc;" , 80 , April 16 , @

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L 94-102
, Terry Teagle (27) , A.C. Green (17) ,

(10) , ARCO Arena
17,014 , 41-39 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 81 , April 18 , @

W 109-101
,

(25) , A.C. Green (13) ,

(12) , Memorial Coliseum
12,888 , 42-39 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 82 , April 19 , L.A. Clippers
W 109-108 (OT)
,

(27) , A.C. Green (12) ,

(6) ,

17,505 , 43-39

Playoffs

, - style="background:#fcc;" , 1 , April 23 , @

L 102–115
, Scott & Teagle (22) , A.C. Green (10) ,

(5) , Memorial Coliseum
12,888 , 0–1 , - style="background:#fcc;" , 2 , April 25 , @

L 79–101
,

(16) , Elden Campbell (12) , Divac &

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(4) , Memorial Coliseum
12,888 , 0–2 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 3 , April 29 ,

W 121–119 (OT)
, Terry Teagle (26) , A.C. Green (10) ,

(6) ,

16,690 , 1–2 , - style="background:#fcc;" , 4 , May 3 ,

L 76–102
,

(17) , A.C. Green (14) , 3 players tied (4) ,

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15,478 , 1–3

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Playoffs

Magic’s retirement

Starting point guard

missed the first three games with an unspecified "stomach ailment". On November 7, 1991, Johnson announced that he had tested positive for

and would immediately retire. Johnson discovered his condition after attempting to purchase

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and failing the HIV test conducted by Lakers team doctor. During the press conference, he stated that his wife Cookie and unborn child were HIV negative and that he would become an advocate for HIV education and prevention. The NBA world was shocked; U. S. president George H. W. Bush said: "For me, Magic is a hero, a hero for anyone who loves sports." Johnson was still listed on the roster, as an injured reserve, and continued to be paid. Johnson was voted in on the West team for the 1992 NBA All-Star Game. Columnists and other people speculated on whether he would play. Because HIV is spread through blood, some players voiced concerns about being infected if Johnson were to get a bleeding wound and touch them. Utah Jazz forward

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was the most vocal player to express concern.Bork (1994), pp. 90-94 Nevertheless, Johnson played in the All-Star Game, leading the West to a 153-113 win and being named the All-Star Most Valuable Player (MVP). The game ended with 14.5 seconds remaining; when Johnson drained a last-minute

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, other players ran on the court to congratulate Johnson and exchange high-fives. It would be Johnson's last game until he made a brief return at the end of the 1995–96 season.

Magic and the Dream Team

Despite being HIV positive, Johnson was chosen for the US team for the

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. The squad was quickly dubbed the ''

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'' because of its abundance of NBA stars such as Jordan,

and Bird, but Johnson was the main attraction. At the Olympic Opening Ceremony, German

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player

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ordered colleague Barbara Rittner to photograph her with Johnson, and in the match against Spain, Spanish captain

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and his squad demonstratively hugged him, showing that his HIV infection did not matter to them. During the tournament, Johnson struggled with knee problems and played for only a fraction of the games. The point guard position was mostly run by Utah Jazz all-time assist leader

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, but Johnson's presence alone was enough to provoke

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s from the crowd. He used the spotlight to attempt to inspire

positive people in several interviews.

Awards and records

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J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award The J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award was an annual National Basketball Association (NBA) award given from 1975 to 2020 to a player, coach, or staff member who showed "outstanding service and dedication to the community." The award was named i ...

Transactions

References

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