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Lakers legends Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shared a heartwarming moment at a college basketball game on Tuesday, February 4. The two former teammates ran into each other while attending the UCLA vs. Michigan State matchup, reminding fans of their enduring friendship.

In a video shared by the Big Ten Network, Johnson, 65, is seen making his way through a small crowd toward Abdul-Jabbar, 77, who played for UCLA during his college years. The retired center quickly set his belongings down and stood up to greet Johnson, creating a memorable reunion.

Although their conversation was inaudible, Abdul-Jabbar appeared to joke about Johnson's Michigan State attire, looking at his own letterman jacket before glancing back at Johnson’s green hoodie. Whatever was said resulted in a hearty laugh from Johnson, audible over the background noise of the gym.

After the video surfaced online, Johnson reshared the post with a heartfelt tribute to his former teammate. "I love my captain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Without question, he's the GOAT of college basketball – and it's not even close! @kaj33," he wrote on X.

Johnson and Abdul-Jabbar were dominant forces for the Lakers in the 1980s, winning five championships together. Their contributions to the game earned them recognition in 2021 when they were honored as part of the NBA’s 75th-anniversary celebration. The selection panel, consisting of current and former players, coaches, general managers, executives, WNBA legends, and sports journalists, chose the 75 greatest players of all time.

The list featured players with a combined 158 NBA championships, 730 All-Star selections, and 110 MVP and Finals MVP awards, alongside over 1.5 million points scored.

That same year, Hulu announced a docuseries highlighting the Lakers' storied history, featuring Johnson, Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O’Neal, and other Hall of Famers. Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers premiered in August 2022 as a 10-part series.

Jeanie Buss, Lakers president and controlling owner, expressed hope that fans would enjoy the documentary. She emphasized that while it celebrated the team’s success, it also explored the family dynamics behind the franchise. Her late father, Jerry Buss, transformed the Lakers from a struggling organization into one of the most successful teams in NBA history.

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The Dallas Police Department confirmed that Mavericks assistant coach Darrell Armstrong (56) was arrested and now faces charges for assault with a deadly weapon. Armstrong, under the influence of alcohol, struck a woman with a gun and threatened to shoot her during an argument between the two. Police then responded to a call in the early hours of Saturday morning, according to Dallas' WFAA news station.

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The Democratic Republic of Congo has urged top European football clubs such as Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain to terminate their sponsorship contracts with the Rwandan government’s tourism campaign, “Visit Rwanda.” This is in the wake of mounting tensions and an Increasingly dire humanitarian situation in eastern DRC, where the Rwanda-sponsored M23 rebels have scaled up their operations.

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The Los Angeles Lakers are pulling out all the stops for Luka Dončić's highly anticipated debut, transforming Crypto.com Arena into a sea of gold No. 77 shirts for Monday night's matchup against the Utah Jazz. The gesture marks a significant moment for the franchise as they welcome their newest superstar acquisition.

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With Victor Wembanyama (21) living up to expectations, the San Antonio Spurs dominated the Indiana Pacers at the Accor Arena in the first of two matches of the NBA Paris Games.

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The pace-setting Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to victories to maintain their grip on the NBA conference standings on Friday. Oklahoma City extended their lead at the top of the Western Conference table, improving to 41-9 for the season after blowing past the Toronto Raptors 121-109. The Thunder welcomed back center Chet Holmgren from injury following a 39-game absence after suffering a pelvic fracture in November. Holmgren made four blocks in a 22-minute display.

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Deep in the heart of Nairobi, the average temperature well over 20°C outside; perhaps the most unlikely sport has found a home: ice hockey. The Kenya Ice Lions, an all- equator team and still the only ice hockey team in this East African country, have made what at one time was a cold-climate sporting event an equatorial passion.