By Addam Goldman View the original article to see embedded media. Magic Johnson entered a nearly bankrupt league in 1979, confined to predictable half-court sets ending in a low post attempt or a mid-range jumper. Magic pumped life into the NBA, pushing his teammates to get out on the break and creating the Showtime Lakers. The Purple and Gold won the championship in Johnson’s rookie year, ushering in a new and exciting era for the game. 37 years later, in 2016, Stephen Curry revolutionized the NBA again, helping the Warriors break the 1996 Chicago Bulls’ 72 game win season with a 73-9 record….
