When it comes to the true lifetime members of the Los Angeles Lakers, Magic Johnson is always one of the first names to be mentioned.
He spent his entire career with them and many consider him the greatest to ever wear the purple and gold. However, there may have been a chance for him to suit up elsewhere.
Johnson was always looking to make a comeback in the NBA after being forced to retire in Nov, 1991, but was unsure about the future of the Lakers as a championship contender. By then, his former head coach Pat Riley had taken over the New York Knicks and the two remained close, speaking regularly.