Nixon, who was drafted by the Lakers in 1977, was the incumbent starting point guard when the franchise decided to select Magic Johnson with the No. 1 overall pick in 1979.

DeVaughn Nixon (Prom, Marvel's Runaways) has been tapped to play his dad, Norm Nixon in HBO's pilot about the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers.

Back in the early 1980s, the LA Lakers were creating their dynasty, with Norm Nixon as a cornerstone member of the franchise. Nixon shared the point guard position with the legendary Magic Johnson ...

After helping the Lakers win two titles in the early 1980s, Nixon was sent to the then-San Diego Clippers before the start of the 1983-84 campaign.

However, Norm Nixon was an exception who had no idea of Magic's talent and impact, particularly in elevating the LA Lakers' championship aspirations. Nixon never felt threatened by Magic's arrival ...