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Magic Johnson reveals he grew up a Pistons fan

Original: Magic Johnson recalled growing up a Pistons fan ahead of the 1988 NBA Finals against Detroit: "I was a Dave Bing worshipper"

Magic Johnson recalled that before facing the Detroit Pistons in the 1988 NBA Finals, he grew up rooting for the team, saying he was a "Dave Bing worshipper" of the Pistons Hall of Fame guard. The anecdote highlights the Lakers star's Detroit roots and adds a personal layer to one of the rivalry era's most memorable Finals matchups.

Why now: The quote resurfaced via a Yahoo Sports piece ahead of renewed attention to Lakers-Pistons Finals history.

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Magic Johnson recalled growing up a Pistons fan ahead of the 1988 NBA Finals against Detroit: "I was a Dave Bing worshipper" · Yahoo Sports

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