Magic Johnson and Earl Cureton’s Parking Lot Sessions Exceeded Basketball Wisdom, as Per NBA Veteran

Published 02/13/2024, 1:41 PM EST

Basketball icon Derrick Coleman has provided insight on the famous “parking lot sessions” between Magic Johnson and Earl Cureton, demonstrating how their influence went well beyond basketball exercises. In a recent video discussion with Draft Kings, the 20-year veteran—who played alongside Johnson with the Los Angeles Lakers in the late 1980s—shared his opinions.

Derrick Coleman went to stay, “Magic Johnson has played here you know. That when we went into the parking lots we would sit there and listen to them give us the game not just the game of basketball but the game of life that was the most important thing to us.”

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Coleman claimed that the purpose of these informal exercises went beyond talent enhancement. They served as a fruitful field for friendship, mental determination, and life lessons. Johnson, who is renowned for his basketball knowledge and leadership abilities, utilised the sessions to coach and challenge younger players like Coleman on both an intellectual and physical level. Johnson’s close buddy and talented big man Cureton was instrumental in establishing a demanding and supportive environment.

Relationship between Derrick Coleman and Magic Johnson

Derrick Coleman recently shared intriguing details about his unofficial “parking lot sessions” with teammates Magic and Earl Cureton, who are renowned for their strong rivalry.

Throughout the late 1980s, Derrick Coleman and Magic Johnson—two legendary figures in Los Angeles Lakers history—shared a court and an NBA championship drive. But many are drawn to the complex aspects of their relationship because it surpasses the flashing lights of the NBA stage.

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Following his 1990 Lakers draft selection, Coleman was coached by Magic Johnson, who had extensive experience, which helped him win an NBA championship in 1991. Although initial reactions are still mostly unrecorded, Coleman afterwards admitted that it was difficult for a rookie like him to get used to Magic’s leadership attitude.

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Their relationship seemed to change over time. Magic’s move to an executive position probably affected the balance of power, and there have been theories of possible disputes, though specifics are still lacking. Both parties’ public remarks provide intriguing hints; they do not make clear either explicit hostility or friendliness.

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Daksh Saini is an NBA writer at Essentially Sports, where his passion for basketball converges with insightful analysis. Daksh specializes in crafting compelling articles that delve into the legacies of NBA legends. His unique perspective, coupled with a deep understanding of the game, allows him to offer readers nuanced commentary and engaging narratives focused on the iconic figures who have shaped the history of professional basketball.

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Magic Johnson and Earl Cureton’s Parking Lot Sessions Exceeded Basketball Wisdom, as Per NBA Veteran

Relationship between Derrick Coleman and Magic Johnson

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